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10 Ways to Let Go of Sentimental Clutter

Last updated: 2022/11/25 at 9:39 PM
By Stefan #TheListingBroker - Real Estate
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Even if you’ve never heard the term “sentimental clutter,” you probably have some in your home. Just look for the objects to which you’ve assigned a sentimental value but don’t need, don’t use, and perhaps don’t even like. Of all the habits that cause people to hold on to clutter, an emotional attachment to items such as gifts, souvenirs, and inherited pieces is one of the hardest to beat. But as difficult as it is to give up these items, you shouldn’t allow them to clutter your home or become a stressor in your life.

Here are 10 ways you can actually feel good about parting with sentimental clutter.

Determine What’s Worth Keeping

When evaluating an item, ask yourself: What precisely am I sentimental about? Chances are it’s not the object itself but its association with a person, place, or time. You can retain that memory without a physical object to remind you. However, if you truly love the object itself, then it’s not clutter and likely worth keeping.

Don’t Let Gifts Become Burdens

Many people hold on to gifts because they imagine the giver will expect to see them displayed or used when they visit. In reality, the giver might not actually expect that. And even if they do, that expectation isn’t fair. A gift is yours to do with as you please. So if you want to give it away to avoid it cluttering your space, that’s your prerogative.

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Get Rid of Guilt

People often keep items not out of love or nostalgia but rather guilt. And guilt is an entirely unhelpful emotion when it comes to decluttering and getting organized. You don’t have to always feel guilty when evaluating sentimental clutter. Instead, find it empowering to clean your space and objectively evaluate whether something is worth it to you to keep.

Save a Digital Memory

When sorting through documents or photographs, consider scanning and saving them digitally versus storing boxes of paper copies (unless you need the originals for a specific purpose). This can free up a lot of physical storage space in your home. You also can do this with three-dimensional objects, such as children’s toys. If you no longer have a need for the actual objects, take photos of them rather than storing them.

Pass On Heirlooms

If you received a family heirloom, don’t feel obligated to keep it if you don’t like it. Your clutter might be a relative’s treasure. So before you get rid of an unwanted inherited object or stash it in storage, ask around to find out whether someone else in the family would love to have it. Also, depending on the heirloom, it might be valuable to a local archive or history museum.

Remake or Repurpose an Item

To hold on to your connection with an unusable item, create something new that retains its sentimental value. For instance, a stone from a dated ring can be reset into a band that’s more your style, or a collection of T-shirts you don’t wear anymore but are from memorable events can be turned into a quilt. It’s worth the effort to create a unique and special item that does more than just collect dust.

Keep One of a Bunch

If you have a group of keepsake items, such as all of your childhood stuffed animals, an option to save the sentimental attachment is to keep just one item from the collection. For example, say your grandmother gave you her favorite centerpiece of fake fruit that you remember being out at all your family holidays. If you’re not interested in using it as a centerpiece yourself, just keep one of the pieces of fruit.

Let It Move On to Another Great Home

If you’re torn between discarding a sentimental item and storing it in your home forever, remember there’s a third option: donate it to someone who needs it. Maybe you have a friend or family member who would really use and appreciate the item, have been hunting to thrift said item for a while, or have a local spot where you like to donate used items. In doing this, you can be sure it’s going to a good home.

Keep a Scrapbook

You can use a scrapbook to consolidate a lot of your sentimental clutter and keep it easily accessible for when you want to revisit those memories. Add pictures, letters, and other papers to the scrapbook. And make notes in the margins to explain their significance. Eventually this scrapbook might become something you pass down to future generations of family.

Stefan #TheListingBroker - Real Estate October 18, 2022
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By Stefan #TheListingBroker - Real Estate
Stefan is a Real Estate Broker and REALTOR® with over 8 years of professional experience. Prior to starting his real estate career, Stefan spent 11 years as a foreclosure defense and divorce attorney (quite a combo, huh)? Conducting a real estate business with a a diverse legal background has allowed him to gain unique experiences that make him a well-rounded resource for his clients. Stefan is a proud Florida State University alumni, having earthed his bachelor’s degree in Management, prior to attending law school.
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