How do you minimise your stuff?

My daughter just moved out....and im going thru shelves.

I have so many things that bring memories.
I dont know how to go about deleting stuff

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BrandNewMan · 61-69, M

The memories can remain even with the thing gone. Refresh your memory as you pack it to move it forward. If a useful item, I donate so someone else can enjoy and use. If of value, sell and use the money for new experiences/. memories

OogieBoogie · F

@BrandNewMan im down to nearly everything that:
- were gifts from my kids,
- have use,
- or have special people/events connected to them.

Its still more than id like.

But you're right.....i need some rules.

Maybe just a bit at a time?
Im finding abit overwhelming, (albeit freeing), to edit decades of life abruptly 🤷‍♀

BrandNewMan · 61-69, M

@OogieBoogie That's progress .. and a good idea to do it a bit at a time. I'd have trouble parting with gifts from my sons too, understandable.