“Sorting through old photos, things passed down from family, personal mementos and childhood treasures can be tiring work — physically and emotionally. And with the upswing in popularity of minimalism in recent years, there’s a lot of pressure to let go of the maximum amount of stuff.

But is that the right approach for you? I’m learning that it’s not really about how much sentimental stuff you save, but about whether you are saving it on purpose. If you’re ready to assess your sentimental clutter but would like to do so with a lighter touch, these seven questions can help put you on the right path.”

Here are 7 questions to help assess your stuff.

7 Questions

 

Article written by Laura Gaskill, Houzz