Old Notebooks
The reason why it’s therapeutic to write things down is to remove them from your brain and put them instead on to a tactile piece of paper. Looking back at old journal entries doesn’t serve much of a purpose besides reigniting old emotions. Again, it’s time to let these go and focus on the current version of yourself.
Old Cards and Invitations With No Sentimental Value
The piece of paper doesn’t make the memory, so why hang on to it? Unless it’s a wedding invitation, a card from a late loved one, or something else sentimental, it’s time to toss those old invites and cards into the recycling bin. “You have the memory and thought of the card, so why keep more stuff?” Agrey argues.
Or, if you truly can’t let them go, consider consolidating all of your old cards and invitations into one simple scrapbook that can be easily stowed away.
