Is your attic crammed with unused items you can't bear to part with? A recent study reveals a simple, effective solution: encouraging people to photograph sentimental possessions—or find other ways to preserve the memories—makes them far more willing to let go.
Researchers also uncovered that attachment stems not just from memories, but from the personal identity they represent. For example, parents often cling to baby clothes to hold onto their early days as new moms and dads.
