Exploring the Emotional Significance of Keepsakes and Personal History

What are some sentimental items you keep despite the fact that they really serve no practical purpose? Whether you keep clothes that no longer fit or you have a collection of birthday cards from childhood, the items you keep could reveal a lot about you.

Here's what the research says about sentimental items, what your keepsakes reveal about you, and the link between emotional attachment to your items and your self-worth.

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