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Index
Contents
About the Book
About the Author
Title Page
Preface
1 Why Can’t I Keep My House in Order?
You Can’t Tidy If You’ve Never Learnt How
Tidy Once and Properly
Tidy a Little a Day and You’ll Be Tidying Forever
Aim for Perfection
The Moment You Start You Reset Your Life
Storage Experts Are Hoarders
Sort by Category, Not by Location
Don’t Change the Method to Suit Your Personality
Make Tidying a Special Event
2 Discard First
Start by Discarding, All at Once
Before You Start, Visualise Your Destination
How to Choose: Does It Spark Joy?
One Category at a Time
Start Right
Don’t Let Your Family See
If You’re Mad at Your Family, Your Room May Be the Cause
What You Don’t Need, Your Family Doesn’t Either
Tidying Is a Dialogue with Oneself
What to Do When You Can’t Throw Something Away
3 How to Tidy By Category
Tidying Order: Follow the Correct Order of Categories
Clothing: Place Every Item of Clothing in the House on the Floor
Loungewear: Downgrading to ‘Loungewear’ Is Taboo
Clothing Storage: Fold It Right and Solve Your Storage Problems
How to Fold: The Best Way to Fold for Perfect Appearance
Arranging Clothes: The Secret to ‘Energising’ Your Wardrobe
Storing Socks: Treat Your Socks and Tights with Respect
Seasonal Clothes: No Need to Store Off-Season Clothes
Storing Books: Put All Of Your Books on the Floor
Unread Books: ‘Sometime’ Means ‘Never’
Books to Keep: Those That Belong in the Hall of Fame
Sorting Papers: Rule of Thumb: Discard Everything
All about Papers: How to Organise Troublesome Papers
Komono (Miscellaneous Items 1): Keep Things Because You Love Them – Not ‘Just Because’
Small Change: Make ‘Into My Wallet’ Your Motto
Komono (Miscellaneous Items 2): Disposables – Things You Kept ‘Just Because’
Sentimental Items: Your Parents’ Home Is Not a Haven for Your Keepsakes
Photos: Cherish Who You Are Now
Astounding Stockpiles I Have Seen
Reduce Until Something Clicks
Follow Your Intuition and All Will Be Well
4 Storing Your Things For An Exciting Life
Designate a Place for Each Thing
Discard First, Store Later
Storage: Pursue Ultimate Simplicity
Don’t Scatter Storage Spaces
Forget About ‘Flow Planning’ and ‘Frequency of Use’
Never Pile Things: Vertical Storage Is Key
No Need for Special Storage Items
The Best Way to Store Bags Is In Another Bag
Empty Your Bag Every Day
Items on the Floor Belong in the Cupboard
Keep the Bath and the Kitchen Sink Clear
Decorate Your Cupboard With Your Favourite Things
Unpack and De-Tag New Clothes Immediately
Don’t Underestimate the ‘Noise’ of Written Information
Appreciate Your Possessions
5 The Magic of Tidying Dramatically Transforms Your Life
Put Your House in Order and Discover What You Really Want to Do
The Magic Effect of Tidying Dramatically Transforms Our Lives
Gaining Confidence in Life Through the Magic of Tidying
An Attachment to the Past or Anxiety about the Future
Learning that You Can Do Without
Do You Greet Your House?
Your Possessions Want to Help You
Your Living Space Affects Your Body
Tidying Increases Good Fortune
How to Identify What Is Truly Precious
Being Surrounded by Things that Bring Joy Makes You Happy
Your Real Life Begins After Putting Your House in Order
Afterword
Index
Copyright
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