From the Book - Large Print - Large print edition.
Why can't I keep my house in order?
Tidying by category works like magic
Storing your things to make your life shine
The magic of tidying dramatically transforms your life.
From the Book - Regular Print - First American edition.
Machine generated contents note: 1.Why can't I keep my house in order? -- You can't tidy if you've never learned how -- A tidying marathon doesn't cause rebound -- Tidy a little a day and you'll be tidying forever -- Why you should 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, not a daily chore -- 2.Finish discarding first -- Start by discarding, all at once, intensely and completely -- Before you start, visualize your destination -- Selection criterion: does it spark joy? -- One category at a time -- Starting with mementos spells certain failure -- 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 one's self -- What to do when you can't throw something away --
Contents note continued: 3.Tidying by category works like magic -- 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 energizing your closet -- Storing socks: treat your socks and stockings with respect -- Seasonal clothes: eliminate the need to store off-season clothes -- Storing books: put all 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 organize troublesome papers -- Komono (miscellaneous items): keep things because you love them---not "just because" -- Common types of komono: disposables -- Small change: make "into my wallet" your motto --
Contents note continued: Sentimental items: your parents' home is not a haven for mementos -- Photos: cherish who you are now -- Astounding stockpiles I have seen -- Reduce until you reach the point where something clicks -- Follow your intuition and all will be well -- 4.Storing your things to make your life shine -- 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 the key -- No need for commercial storage items -- The best way to store bags is in another bag -- Empty your bag every day -- Items that usurp floor space belong in the closet -- Keep things out of the bath and the kitchen sink -- Make the top shelf of the bookcase your personal shrine -- Decorate your closet with your secret delights -- Unpack and de-tag new clothes immediately -- Don't underestimate the "noise" of written information --
Contents note continued: Appreciate your possessions and gain strong allies
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
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
Your possessions want to help you
Your living space affects your body
Is it true that tidying increases good fortune?
How to identify what is truly precious
Being surrounded by things that spark joy makes you happy
Your real life begins after putting your house in order.