That's something I really struggle with, s well. I have a shelf of sweaters that my grandmother knit that I never wear, probably will never wear, and don't quite know what to do with.. or things that I can't bear to throw out, but only look at when I'm decluttering or moving.
One suggestion I've heard is to take a picture, and keep the picture instead of the item.
And sometimes I've thrown out what I can, and left the rest still in the box, revisited it in a year, and been more able to get rid of more things.
Last year threw out this pillow I'd had as a little girl. I'll repost a reflection on what that was like for me, in case that's helpful.
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Date: 2011-01-02 06:33 pm (UTC)One suggestion I've heard is to take a picture, and keep the picture instead of the item.
And sometimes I've thrown out what I can, and left the rest still in the box, revisited it in a year, and been more able to get rid of more things.
Last year threw out this pillow I'd had as a little girl. I'll repost a reflection on what that was like for me, in case that's helpful.