Of the items I possess for merely sentimental value (emotional attachment/memories/inherited possession from loved ones), there are very few that I actually use

Of the items I possess for merely sentimental value (emotional attachment/memories/inherited possession from loved ones), there are very few that I actually use. Most exist solely due to the emotional attachment. A tip for getting rid of sentimental items if you need the space: take a photo before getting rid of it. The photo can bring back the memories as well as the original item. I have a photo of a well-used no-longer-non-stick saucepan. The pan was the only physical item I inherited from an uncle and my only physical connection to a lost family member and for years I couldn't get rid of the pan despite it's uselessness. The photo helps.