STUFF WITH SENTIMENTAL VALUE? HOW TO LET GO. Giving up belongings is not easy. These suggestions will assist you in permanently getting rid of items that hold sentimental value if you’re finding it difficult to part with them. It seems easy to abide by the maxim “simply keep the things you love” when faced with the challenging task of organising sentimental possessions. However, if after decluttering you’re left with an overly crowded house, then learning to let go of stuff becomes imperative.
It’s common to have things in your house that you can’t seem to part with or feel obligated to retain. A set of dishes you own is kept in a container in the garage since you don’t have room for them in the house. The boxes are still yours. The following tips will assist you in letting go of things in a way that will hopefully benefit you.
1. First, get rid of the simple objects.
Begin by organising your belongings and getting rid of everything you don’t use or desire. To truly get rid of things that are just taking up space in your home, try to be as thorough as you can with this process. Maybe your kitchen is stocked with appliances and devices you haven’t used in years. Perhaps your living room is crammed with exquisite pieces and trinkets that you purchased 10 years ago but have since collected dust. Sort through everything in the space and prioritise items that aren’t sentimental. Starting with little things can help you get used to the cleaning process and make the transition of parting with sentimental items easier when the time comes.
2. Find out what motivates you to keep things.
It is far too simple for our desires to become confused with our needs. We can think we need the newest phone or the most expensive item that catches our eye in the department store. On the other hand, it is only a want if we can survive without that item in our lives. We need to evaluate what we really think we need if we want to live a happy life on less. Experience the emotions that surface but refrain from criticising yourself. It’s not necessary for this letting go process to occur all at once. Self-examination questions: * Do I feel obligated to maintain these things? Is there any way these objects are limiting the pleasure of my house or my storage space? * Do I come across these products frequently enough for them to offer me joy? Is there a way to make them more enjoyable for me? * Why do I feel compelled to save it? Is it because I’m a sucker for it? Is it because it brings back pleasant memories? Do I use it frequently enough to justify retaining it? Would I feel horrible if I let it go?
3. To make letting go easier, develop a gratitude practice.
Being thankful is easier when you don’t have as much. One way to practise thankfulness is to compile a list of things in your home for which you are grateful. Making your list will make you realise how fortunate you are. As a daily reminder, hang the list or pin it to the mirror in your bedroom. Read it if you find yourself in a situation where you want to buy more or when you find it difficult to let go. The agonising sting of letting go may be lessened by adopting an attitude of gratitude. It can foster a pleasant atmosphere and let you hold onto the things for which you are truly grateful while releasing the rest whenever it suits you.
4. Try not to make comparisons.
Until you see what your friend has, you might be happy with your existing circumstances. Maybe their house is immaculate, and you’re stuck but jealous. Don’t let envy keep you from enjoying the little things in life. Proceed with the process of letting go gradually. Go back to your gratefulness exercises and take stock of your possessions. Reducing the negative feelings and guilt associated with parting with sentimental belongings is the aim. Focus on the things, like memories and friendships, that money cannot buy. Certain objects will always exist, whether you retain them or not.
5. Remove items having sentimental worth one by one.
You can choose whether or not to get rid of sentimental keepsakes. This is a personal decision that you should feel happy about. Remember, there are no hard rules indicating that you must purge all sentimental items to live a simple and happy life.
