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Do you need to de-junk?

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Fear of attachment?

We associate objects with places, people and our past. Throwaways can happily leave the past behind them and don't need material things to remind them of times gone by.

This could reveal a subconscious fear of attachment. Perhaps you think that if you throw things out, you're in no danger of getting attached to them, to the memories or the people they evoke, and getting hurt.

Sarah Horrocks
13/01/2008

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Article Plan Do you need to de-junk? ▼

Are you a hoarder or a throwaway?

   Cards
   Your old room
   Your wardrobe
   Leftovers
   Word search
   Your phone
   Break-up
   Your home
   Hoarder extraordinaire
   Throwaway
   Balanced

Why is is so difficult to throw things out?

   You're a hoarder
   Fear of separation
   "It'll come in handy!"
   Guilt
   Living in the past
   Extremes

Why is it so difficult to keep things?

   You're a throwaway
   Fear of attachment?
   A need for freedom and control
   Anti-materialism
   Starting over
   Extremes

Our guide

   Make memory boxes
   Believe and trust in your memories
   Get organised
   Go green
   Give your old things to charity
   Sell your junk

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Fear of attachment?