286 | Decluttering Workshop | How to Declutter Sentimental Items
Update: 2025-10-26
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Here's the link to sign up for the Workshop: https://declutteryourchaos.com/workshop
Here is a link to the facebook group:
Here are the steps we talk about in the workshop so you have them handy:
Step one: NOTICE THE BODY
Grab the object you are attached to. Touch it.
NOW notice what's happening in your body,
Not your thoughts.
Tight chest
Clenched jaw
Shallow breath
These are signals of attachment
Step two: NAME THE FEELING
Say out loud what's under the resistance: fear of loss, regret, scarcity, control. Naming interrupts the automatic grip.
Step three: SEPARATE THE OBJECT FROM THE EMOTION
Remind yourself the feeling lives inside you, not the object. The object isn't safety, the mug, the jacket, the pants, the bracelet…it isn't safety, it isn't identity.
Step four: REGULATE
Slow steady breathing or grounding (touching a wall, pressing your feet into the floor) calms the nervous system...once your body settles letting go stops feeling so dangerous.
Step five: RELEASE
Only after the shift happens. The shift from placing your emotions on the object, people let go more easily because the charge is gone. The emotional charge.
Hope this helps!
XO,
Amber
Let's connect:
📸 Instagram: @declutteryourchaos
🌐 Website: www.declutteryourchaos.com
🛑 Disclaimer:
I am not a licensed therapist, counselor, or mental health professional. This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you are experiencing emotional distress or mental health concerns, please seek help from a qualified mental health provider for more helpful tips and updates.
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