Ep. 197 - Why We Keep Things “Just in Case”: The Brain Science Behind Extra Stuff

We'd love to hear from you! Why do we keep things just-in-case even when they quietly drain our space, attention, and energy? This episode looks at how our brain uses familiarity, categorizing, and uncertainty to delay decisions and why keeping items for “someday” often costs more mental energy than you realize. Learn a simple, brain-friendly way to re-evaluate what deserves your space so you can reduce background stress and make room for what truly supports you. Show Notes: Ep. 169: Too Much Stuff? How to Start (Slowly)

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Ep. 197 - Why We Keep Things “Just in Case”: The Brain Science Behind Extra Stuff is an episode from Fewer Things Better by Kristin Graham.

This episode is 7:00 long.

This episode was published on Feb 6, 2026.

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