Should you be 'lessting'? If you find decluttering nostalgic items hard, experts say to focus on 'memories more than mementos'

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You may be familiar with the term nesting, but have you heard of lessting? It's the latest lifestyle trend that's all about making space in your home.

In fact, a recent study reveals 55% of 45-60 year olds are actively decluttering their homes, making changes to simplify their lives. However, for 42%, nostalgia makes it a bittersweet and emotional process – often stalling progress or bringing it to a halt altogether.