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The Life-Changing Magic of Saying Thank You to Your Belongings
By expressing gratitude and saying thank you to your items before throwing them away, it helps ease the guilt that comes with discarding them. This concept also makes it easier to get rid of things and live a clutter-free life.
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The act of cleaning up and throwing things away has acquired a negative connotation.
15:46 - 19:31 (03:45)
Summary
The act of cleaning up and throwing things away has acquired a negative connotation. Marie Kondo discussed how she recognized that for her, organizing meant throwing things away, which caused her a lot of stress.
ChapterThe Life-Changing Magic of Saying Thank You to Your Belongings
Episode#234: Marie Kondo -- The Japanese Tidying Master
PodcastThe Tim Ferriss Show
By saying thank you to each item before discarding it, one can alleviate the guilt associated with throwing something away.
19:31 - 25:45 (06:14)
Summary
By saying thank you to each item before discarding it, one can alleviate the guilt associated with throwing something away. This practice can be a helpful approach to decluttering and letting go of unnecessary belongings.