EPISODE · May 24, 2019 · 18 MIN
How to declutter the sentimental things
from Motherhood Simplified · host Krista Lockwood
Decluttering sentimental items is one of the hardest parts of simplifying your home. These items carry emotional weight, representing memories, milestones, and even loved ones we’ve lost. But holding onto too much sentimental clutter can leave you feeling stuck. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to honor your past while creating space for the life you want to live now.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:Why sentimental decluttering is so challenging – How emotions keep us attached to physical things.How to start small and build confidence – Why saving sentimental items for last makes the process easier.Evaluating the emotions behind your items – Recognizing what truly brings joy versus what keeps you stuck.Creative ways to honor sentimental items – How to display, repurpose, or use cherished pieces in daily life.Letting go with love – How to release items that no longer serve you while keeping the memories.Common sentimental decluttering scenarios – Practical solutions for inherited items, children’s artwork, wedding dresses, and more.Read the full blog post here: How to Handle Someone Who Gives Too Many GiftsJoin the Motherhood Simplified newsletter for weekly decluttering tips, projects, and support: Sign Up Here
What this episode covers
In this episode we talk about six ways to declutter your sentimental items. When we begin the process of decluttering our stuff one of the things that stops us before we even start is worrying about what we will do with all the sentimental things. The truth is though that the sentimental things are not the part of your home that is bogging down your every day life. Save the sentimental decluttering for last so that you can clear out all the distractions around it FIRST and gain experience in making decisions about what is actually sentimental and what you are just used to having around or are clinging to for reasons disguised as sentimental. IN THIS EPISODE WE TALK ABOUT .... 6 tips to decluttering the sentimental things in your home ...questions to ask yourself to determine if it's truly sentimental or there are just some other form of strong emotion attached to the items ADDITIONAL RESOURCES TO SUPPLEMENT THIS EPISODE https://bit.ly/3IkzV7R (Enroll in Decluttering Simplified here) https://motherhoodsimplified.lpages.co/cyc-podcast (Enroll in Clear Your Clutter here) (its free!) https://bit.ly/3CWxSWz (Enroll in Motherhood Simplified) https://bit.ly/36pl7Yu (Enroll in Toy Decluttering 101 here) https://bit.ly/3tnZqBf (Enroll in Clothes Decluttering 101 here)
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