Japanese mindset of the day by Marie Kondo : Every day, people make countless decisions about what to keep and what to let go. These choices are not limited to the items in their homes, they also shape careers, relationships, routines, and personal goals. Yet many of these decisions are influenced by emotions rather than genuine needs. Memories of the past can make it difficult to move on, while uncertainty about the future can prevent people from embracing change. Japanese organizing consultant Marie Kondo believes that these hidden attachments often guide the way people live, even when they are no longer helping them grow.