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Decluttering and simplifying our lives may reduce stress and increase satisfaction. While minimizing material possessions is vital, we should alfocus on cultivating essential habits: prioritizing sleep, nutritious food, meaningful connections, generosity, physical and mental activity, and genuine communication.
updated May 8, 2026
Articles, blog posts, and social media messages suggest we have too much stuff and that our lives would be better with less stuff. This philosophy goes by different names- decluttering, simplifying, and minimalism.
These idea promise less stress, more peace, and more time to enjoy activities that give us pleasure and satisfaction.
I could not agree more and am trying to apply the idea to my life and home. But there are some things we need more of.
We need habits that promote renewal, energy, fitness, and well-being. By decluttering, simplifying, and changing our priorities, we will have more time to develop them.
SLEEP
Too many of us treat sleep like a luxury or a waste of time rather than as a necessity. Some of us need more quality sleep; many people are chronically tired due to undiagnosed sleep disorders, such as obstructive sleep apnea .
FOOD
We need to eat more nutritious food- fresh vegetables and fruits, lean meats, dairy- anything that isn’t processed or full of unnecessary sugar or excessive fat.
Eat more fresh foods every day
And eat less of these, if at all.
CONNECTION
We need to spend more time with our family and friends, keeping in touch physically and emotionally.
We had fun learning a new board game, a favorite family activity.
GENEROSITY
We need to cultivate generosity and give more, whether it’s of our money, time, talent, or possessions.
Rock climbing may be too extreme for you, but we can all find something we can do and enjoy.
MENTAL ACTIVITY
We need to read, learn new skills, start or resume a hobby, learn another language, maybe even start a blog. You might even want to read about health; here are some suggestions.
Children and adults can develop a reading habit.
CONVERSATION
We need authentic communication with other people.
Social media, phone calls, text and email messages substitute when necessary, but they don’t replace face-to-face time with others.
Which habits do you need more of?
Which of these resonates with you?
What will you need to change to make room for any of these in your life?
What will you gain if you have more of it in your life?
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