Simplicity and Gratitude in Storage

Simplicity is key in organizing your belongings. Use straightforward storage solutions and avoid overcomplicating systems. Kondo recommends storing items vertically and keeping them visible and accessible. She also emphasizes treating your belongings with respect and gratitude. For example, she suggests thanking items before discarding them and carefully considering how you store and care for the possessions you keep. "When you treat your belongings well, they will always respond in kind," she writes.