Is your attic full of stuff you no longer use, but can't bear to get rid of them? A new study may offer you a simple solution. Researchers found that people were more willing to get rid of unnecessary products that still have sentimental value if they were encouraged to take a photo of these items first, or by looking for another way to preserve the memories. br />The researchers also found that it was not just the memories that made people attach themselves to products, it was the identity linked to those memories. For example, older parents still feel connected to their identity as a new mom and dad and don't want to get rid of their baby clothes.
