1 A messy environment taxes the brain. -Marie Kondō
Being in a messy environment only works against you. If you wish to be more efficient, you need to have an ordered and relaxed working environment. The more chaos there is, the more tiring and taxing it will get.
2 When surrounded by clutter, our brains are so busy registering all the things around us that we can’t focus. -Marie Kondō
The more clutter there is around you, the more difficult it gets for your brain to work effectively. You will not be able to focus on more than one thing at a time. And if you force it to do so, you’ll only end up losing all your focus.
3 You’ll need to be more precise and identify in clear, concrete terms your ideal approach to work. -Marie Kondō
Before you start anything, you need to have an elaborate idea of what you need to do. Your approach to work should be pre-planned. Only then can you expect to execute it well. There’s no point in the work you do if you lack preparation.
4 So before you start, visualize your ideal work life. -Marie Kondō
Before you do anything, visualise your ideal work life. You need to have an idea of how you will tackle your tasks. A well-prepared approach will take you farther than one that you do in the heat of the moment.
5 The real benefit of tidying up is that it helps you identify your own personal standard. -Marie Kondō
A clean and ordered work environment puts you in the right mindset when you start working. There’s a lot of benefits to tidying up. But most of all, it helps you see your own personal standard and work around that.
6 The greatest loss is the time spent looking for them. -Marie Kondō
Not everything in life is permanent. You cannot expect to own everything permanently. There will always be a loss. And when you do lose something, you need to accept that fact and move on. The more you look around for things that you have lost, you lose something more precious along with it – time.
7 We can shorten our workdays and add joy to our work if we learn to get ahold of activity clutter. -Marie Kondō
Activity clutter comes from the things we do that take up precious time and sap our energy. Learn to avoid indulging in such activities. Keep your eyes on the things that actually matter and add value to your life.
8 Don’t trade an activity you’d love to pursue for a reward you don’t value. -Marie Kondō
You need to pursue the things that you actually love, not those which you dread. In the end, the reward that you get is useless and of no value to you, if all you’ve done is waste your precious time.
9 When you step into a meeting, you’re entering a shared space for collaboration, decision-making, and exchanging ideas. -Marie Kondō
A professional meeting is a place where you can exchange ideas, collaborate and innovate. It is a sacred place where you can learn so many new things. You need to be an active participant because that is the only way for you to learn and grow.
10 No matter what your ideal work-life is, the final goal is the same: to be able to work with joy. -Marie Kondō
In the end, all that we desire is the ability to enjoy our work. We need to be able to be happy with what we do. The more we despise our work, the less efficient and happy we become. Ideal work-life is where you can actually be happy with what you do.
10 Inspirational Quotes about Work Ethics from Joy at Work by Marie Kondō
1. A messy environment taxes the brain. -Marie Kondō
2. When surrounded by clutter, our brains are so busy registering all the things around us that we can’t focus. -Marie Kondō
3. You’ll need to be more precise and identify in clear, concrete terms your ideal approach to work. -Marie Kondō
4. So before you start, visualize your ideal work life. -Marie Kondō
5. The real benefit of tidying up is that it helps you identify your own personal standard. -Marie Kondō
6. The greatest loss is the time spent looking for them. -Marie Kondō
7. We can shorten our workdays and add joy to our work if we learn to get ahold of activity clutter. -Marie Kondō
8. Don’t trade an activity you’d love to pursue for a reward you don’t value. -Marie Kondō
9. When you step into a meeting, you’re entering a shared space for collaboration, decision-making, and exchanging ideas. -Marie Kondō
10. No matter what your ideal work-life is, the final goal is the same: to be able to work with joy. -Marie Kondō