Why it's hard to let go of physical things - Deepstash

Why it's hard to let go of physical things

  • Because they have sentimental value. This value can come from past experiences or future expectations.
  • Because we are scared to be wasteful. Maybe we think that an object could be needed again in the future, or we feel guilty about the money we spent in the first place.

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