What Makes Your "Stuff" Sentimental?

What is your definition of sentimental? Most people find sentimental items to evoke an emotion of some sort - but we must remember that when clearing out the clutter, you may find a sentimental item that you're unsure about, ask yourself this question "Does this item bring about positive or negative memories?" If the answer is negative - you must part with it.

A large part in getting and staying organized is creating a functional and positive space. If you surround yourself with blasts from the past, you will subconsciously never be able to move forward with your life or move forward in that specific area of life. Do not allow sentimental items to hinder your best self.

When sorting through the overwhelm, if you find for example, old elementary school artwork your children created - find a creative way to display a few of your favorite pieces in your home. Perhaps, framing them, creating a collage, or if they cannot be hung, place them on a shelf for display. I recommend asking yourself about positive or negative sentiment, instead of happy or sad sentiment, because I understand through life there are items we accumulate that cause happy and sad thoughts for example, the death of a loved one. If you have sentimental items of that person you loved - you may laugh and cry when you look at them - but the ultimate question is "Does this item create a positive energy in your life or a negative energy?" Keep only items that make you smile and remind you of a positive time in your life. Let the rest go. Do not allow yourself to remain stagnant in clutter, simply to hold a moment in time when you received certain items. Hold on to special memories and the joy of a certain time period. Move forward in your organizing journey. Move forward in your life.

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