4179: 7 Helpful Ideas to Declutter on a Busy Schedule by Joshua Becker on Minimalism
Optimal Living DailyOctober 05, 2026
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4179: 7 Helpful Ideas to Declutter on a Busy Schedule by Joshua Becker on Minimalism

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Episode 4179:

Joshua Becker explains that the barrier to decluttering is rarely a lack of time but a lack of priority, and that time spent removing possessions returns more time than it costs. He offers seven practical ways to find the margin, including waking earlier for a short stretch, trading screen time for sorting, making it a family activity, and postponing one hobby. His argument is that minimalism is an investment that pays back the hours it takes.

Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.becomingminimalist.com/declutter-on-a-busy-schedule/

Quotes to ponder:

"For every minute spent minimizing possessions, an hour is earned."

"Time spent removing possessions is never wasted."

"Each person needs to make minimalism a priority in their own lives. Possessions won't remove themselves."

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