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Optimal Living Daily · October 5, 2026 · 10m

4179: 7 Helpful Ideas to Declutter on a Busy Schedule by Joshua Becker on Minimalism

Joshua Becker argues that the biggest barrier to decluttering isn't a lack of time, but a lack of priority. The minutes spent reducing possessions actually earn back hours of freedom later, making minimalism a direct investment in your schedule. He offers seven practical ways to create the margin, including waking a few minutes earlier, swapping screen time for sorting sessions, involving the whole family, and temporarily shelving a hobby to direct energy toward clearing space.

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The Real Barrier to Decluttering Is Priority, Not Time
Becker says most people think they don't have time to declutter, but the issue is that they haven't made it a priority.
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Minimalism as an Investment That Pays Back Hours
Time spent removing possessions is never wasted because it generates more free time than it consumes.

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