In this heartfelt episode, Certified Professional Organizer® Stephanie Deininger shares how family stories can guide the decision-making process when sorting through sentimental and inherited items. For many in the sandwich generation, decluttering isn't just about making space—it’s about honoring memories without holding onto every physical object. Stephanie offers a compassionate, practical framework for using stories to determine what to keep, what to let go, and how to preserve legacies in meaningful ways.

• Why storytelling is a powerful tool when decluttering sentimental items
• Questions to ask that help clarify whether to keep or release something
• Creative ways to honor the story without holding onto the entire item

• A client example of using one story to keep one special item
• Tips for creating a “story shelf” or curated memory zone
• A simple practice for letting go with clarity and compassion

Review full show notes and resources at https://theorganizedflamingo.com/podcast

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