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Three Life Lessons We’ve Learned From Watching Marie Kondo: Tidying Up

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By now you’ve gotten wind of the Marie Kondo phenomenon. The Netflix show, “Tidying Up with Marie Kondo,” follows Japanese organization guru, Marie Kondo in her journey to help clear out the cluttered lives of American families. At first glance, you’d think the series was just about color coordinating your closet and making it easier to find your favorite pair of shoes. But oh no, it goes so much deeper than that.

In every episode, Marie dispenses truly valuable lessons that are bound to spark a bit of joy in your life. Here are a few that should be embraced the most:

1. Be ok with change

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Change is complicated and difficult. But the one constant in life is change, so you might as well embrace it with a positive attitude.

The series shows the cleaning expert going to households with frustratingly large amounts of junk, but unlike most people, Kondo is energized by the

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