Avoidance will make you feel less vulnerable in the short run, but it will never make you less afraid.
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PODCAST
Why We Hold on to Things
Hidden Brain Podcast
What do the things you own say about who you are? Psychologist Bruce Hood studies our relationship with our possessions – from beloved childhood objects to the everyday items we leave behind.
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What do the things you own say about who you are? Psychologist Bruce Hood studies our relationship with our possessions – from beloved childhood objects to the everyday items we leave behind.
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