sentimental — Blog — Gaining Space

She was stuck in the past—but learned to let go and feel better

An inspiring story of how one woman made one profound change which led to a broader life transformation.

sentimentalChristine KellMarch 11, 2020sentimental items, sentimental, nostalgia, nostalgic items, stuck, stuck in the pastComment

3 tips for letting go of nostalgic items

It all started 10 years ago, when I decided to shred all my old love letters and family cards, report cards from grade school, and college papers…

sentimentalChristine KellMarch 9, 2020sentimental items, nostalgic items, nostalgia, sentimental, clutterComment

The truth about holiday cards

It’s time you learn the truth about the holiday cards people send you.

sentimentalChristine KellDecember 31, 2019holiday, cards, Christmas cards, recycling, sentimentalComment

This lamp is not my grandpa

I don’t need these objects to remember him. Keeping my grandfather’s possessions and having his stuff clutter up MY home isn’t going to serve me, or his memory.

sentimentalChristine KellOctober 2, 2018clutter, sentimentalComment