Part with the past

“Mementos are reminders of a time when these items gave us joy,” says Kondo. “The thought of disposing of them sparks the fear that we’ll lose those precious memories along with them. But truly precious memories will never vanish, even if you discard the objects associated with them.” For photos and items you do want to keep, create a special spot where they can all live together, like the top shelf of a bookcase.