8 Scientifically Proven Ways to Simplify Your Life 

1. Declutter your space 2. Limit multitasking 3. Create a daily routine 4. Prioritize rest and sleep 5. Practice solitude or mediation 7. Decrease screen time 8. Practice gratitude Thank you for this!!!

My goal every day is to do one household task. Besides regular daily care, I scrubbed my bathroom floor extra well. My house is so easy to clean that I have to look for things to do! Lol

My husband passed away almost 3 years ago. I cleared out his clithes and other things that were easy to dispose of. He was a hoarder of note, keeping every little thing imaginable. Last year, I started renovating the house, a task that he managed to delay for almost 30 years. In thhe process i have recycled 3 big bags of paper, metal aerial conduits, kilometres of wires and everything else imaginable. All that remains are a few boxes in the garage which we are going through currently. In the process, I have a "new" home. I have also donated boxes of unused items from the kitchen cabinets, cups, glasses and pots etc. Theres one last sweep remaining, that is my closets to get rid of clothes not worn. All my children will have to decide what to do with is my craft stuff. The house feels so much lighter already.

As someone with anxiety disorder, clutter absolutely exacerbates it. But oddly, so does a room thats to sparse. For me I have to have enough to feel cozy but not so much that I'm anxious.

Thank you!! I started decluttering last week for the first time properly. It feels like I have just woken up to what this all really means now and I am eternally grateful. The more I do, and remember what you say keeps me going and motivated. Genuinely beginning to feel more calm and in control❤❤

Hi Joshua, I'm 67 yrs old and find clearing out 'stuff' clears my mind, it makes me calmer, too. I'm reading a book just now titled 'The gentle art of Swedish death cleaning. Basically, how to free yourself and your family from a lifetime of clutter, making things easier for your family when you're no longer here. Why would we want to leave things to our children to clear away our lifetime of possessions.

I agree with you about simplified diet. I think about an old adage, garbage in, garbage out. Eating badly just make me feel bad physically.

I encourage my (aging) friends to simply their lives doing exactly what you have laid out here. It’s so important for healthy aging to lessen the environmental stress in order to mitigate helplessness as we age as it becomes increasingly impossible to take care of stuff.

I’ve been pretty minimal for a decade or so , since moving several times in a short time, it feels like 90% of whatever I’ve bought in my life was stuff I didn’t need , a waste of money, time and resources, I don’t make that mistake any more

Although it’s forced minimalism for me, I’m thoroughly enjoying the simplicity accompanying it. Proper sleep and good nutrition are excellent baselines. Small changes bring huge difference with time.

I worked at a job where constant multi-tasking was expected. It was mentally and emotionally draining.

Slowing my life down where multiple tasks at one time with a busy household WAS the norm has been so healthy for me, literally with lower blood pressure. Totally agree with all this advice.

Would love to see the foods you eat daily. Great video. Thanks 😀

The hair,😂 but seriously it’s these videos- much appreciated!❤️👍 several of these I already use and love. I simplified our diet along with a really deep declutter of my kitchen after your video “The crucial decluttering question you’re not asking” in which you brought up a Mark Bitman‘s article titled “A no frills kitchen still cooks”. I watched a video about the same time from Dawn The Minimal Mom, in which she was talking about reducing inventory of food items along with cooking the same meals on repeat. I already did a weekly meal plan using the same old favourites anyways. I picked 20 easy favourites, created a 4 week loop with a grocery list per week and a simple list of ingredients I need on hand and it’s all on repeat. I pick 5 veggie sides each week. I grocery shop online, pickup once a week at the store. It’s SO MUCH EASIER. If I want to get creative I can swap in a new recipe or I just carry on with the loop. 5 meals for 7 days allows for leftovers and meals out. Like a capsule wardrobe. Which I also do.

I admire and appreciate how well you present valuable information using so few words.

It's both! We're here for the scientific evidence AND the great hair 😉 Thank you for another helpful video, I took notes on this one 👍😊

Packing the same breakfast and lunch every day reduces my decision fatigue. ❤

When I was young I was told that most of spend the first half of our lives collecting things and then as we start our second half cleaning away the stuff and only keeping what we really need... so true I have found.. living with less is so stress free and happy.

I like the “single-tasking” idea u mentioned! I always thought multi tasking was more productive. I’ve heard this concept before ( but not heard the phrase as u put it, single-tasking. Brilliant! I wasn’t convinced until I tried it. Focusing on one task @ a time has made me more efficient and better @ what I’m doing. Thanx for including this bit of wisdom!

This Life is much Better with Your Guidance. I just Love Your Soul and how You Teach !

I’ve been doing a major decluttering since 2019 . It’s just taken a long time because I am the only one in the family that does it . Also no one else cares to declutter . I think I was somewhat of a maximalist , but a neat one . Now I’m 56 almost 57 , and a grandmother , I can’t not stand to see even a little mess in our home . I’ve completely flipped the switch . It hurts my head to see even a small mess around . I am now really ocd . I have been diagnosed with ocd .

I always eat oatmeal with fruit. Hot in the winter. Cold muesli in the summer. Both always include fruit. That is my week morning breakfast. On Saturdays I may skip breakfast for brunch with something more labor intensive, like a chickpea frittata.

Hi Joshua, I have been decluttering for a long time. I had to stop and think about things as I went but now it has resulted in a calm house. My husband started with his things and now our grandchildren have told me they love coming to our house because it is calm, so win 😊

I am decluttering and simplifying my life. This stuff came in by the armload and handful, and it's going out by the boxful and trash bagful. I wrote down these 8 things in my "goals" notebook. Love the encouragement and direction. (But losing that strawberry donut though.....)

Thank you Joshua. I love your videos and your philosophy on simplicity. My husband has dementia and removing stuff and keeping to a simple routine is better for him and reduces my stress level.😊

I have been following Joshua for a while, these videos have massively contributed in changing my life for the better. My whole family knows of you and I quite you often in decision making! You've helped me learn that letting things go can feel so free!! Thank you Joshua Becker

Love your humor! 😅 In addition to the amazing content about minimalism, of course. 🤓 Thanks for all your inspiration!!

I'm always intrigued by the science behind all this. Have a great weekend Josh and family. ❤

Lolol the hair! No for real….it’s not. If you were bald we’d still listen because what you have to say is adding so much value to our lives. Thank you.

Great simple calming advice as usual. Thank you!!

Greetings from Scandinavia! This channel is one the most important channels on RU-vid for me. Thank you for doing these valuable videos. They teach a lot, make think and make to wish & work for better everyday life

Simplified diet: I found when I stopped eating highly processed foods, my diet got much simpler. Whole foods that are cost effective for every day and that I like, there are only so many. The thing is, I never get tired of giving my body really good fuel every day.

Thanks to you Joshua, keeping things simple has risen from the excluded debris of clutter in our lives. I do like the idea of applying simplicity to a healthy diet, so will give that a try. Thank you for another inspiring video.

I needed you tonight. Thank you!!!

Thanks, Josh! Just stumbled upon your message, and it's clear and makes so much sense!

One thing at a time is HUGE. I also try to push everything else except for that one current thing out of my mind. Having too much weighing on you mentally while you’re trying to get focused can slow and weigh you down a lot also. I have to tell myself all the time “we are only doing this one thing right now. And we are going to do it well. Forget the rest until it’s time to do the next thing.” It always goes better when I can win those mental battles and it greatly reduces all that overwhelm I used to be so plagued with. Esp having female wiring where you tend to have all these boxes opened in your mind all at one time. In this case, developing a one track mind (like most men seem to more naturally have-one box at a time open only) can be of huge benefit. And Bcuz it’s hard to focus and do well and be efficient on a task if your mind is bogged down with worrying about all the next things on the queue that you know need to get done.

Appreciate your videos. Have learned so much.

Grateful for you!

Another very informative and helpful video, thank you Joshua!

Great advice as always 💕 Thanks Josh💜

You always have the best advice. Ty for all I do ❤❤❤

Thank you Joshua.

Thank you Joshua. Thought provoking and it’s prompted ideas i can do with the family.

Thank you Joshua for the important message of Simple Living you are spreading, as always! Great video, we can all truly benefit from these and it is so helpful to me right now, as we try to further simplify our life. All the best. God Bless xxx

Greetings from Poland Joshua❣️ An excellent podcast about simplifying the life:-) Thank you and have a good day😀

Totally agree … every moment should be done with intention has worked well .. just thinking before anything. … leads to a common sense decision for me anyway … but always appreciate your affirmations 💚

Thank you for this wisdom. When you think about it, it just makes sense!

Thank you for this - including the references. Really appreciate your thoughtful content.

Love this!

Another useful video and, of course, life changing reminder. Thank you!!!❤

I absolutely agree with what you are saying and have been doing most of you suggestions. 2020 and lockdown was my turning point. Thankyou so much for caring for us all and showing us the way ahead. Many thanks ftom England!

I love science! Thank you Josh

How to declutter one's life-- very nicely put together. Looking forward to your next article.

Wau! So simply and so whole!

I always look forward to your pearls of wisdom. I have always multi-tasked so it was interesting to hear that it actually reduced productivity.

As seniors we find there's not that much in the world that excites us anymore. We unplug our phone and turn it off at night. It stays in another bedroom in another part of the house until the next morning. When we get up 5:00 am, make our bed, make our coffee, read our Bible, go to the gym and THEN we look at our phone, it's so freeing.

thanks for you time and energy you put on these messeges!

Good informational video. I will keep the Points out to review from time to time.

Thanks for sharing!

As always. Great advice!

Thank you! You are an inspiration and appreciate your sharing!

Very helpful and concise!

RADISH I love festool and dreaming of having a workshop full of the brand! But big thanks for this video!! A wonderful reality check for me as I was down a rabbit hole researching about all new tools that I don’t really need.

Thank you for sharing these valuable thoughts🙏

Ty!

Joshua, do you have a video regarding how to get started on decluttering over the age of 65? I have just recently found you on RU-vid and really enjoy listening to your advice. Emotional attachment to things at that age can be difficult. I am a believer in Christ and would appreciate your thoughts on this subject.

My daily routine each morning has made a huge difference. I really notice a difference if I stray from it.

Thank you for the enlightenment

Great content, as always and more points to ponder. Appreciate you Joshua!

Simple steps to a more meaningful life. Thanks!!

Another good message Josh. Thanks for sharing.

Why prioritising rest has become so difficult to achieve? I think i should start implementing this ASAP.

thank you for doing this for us. Its beautiful . Thank you for including more clips and pictures it makes the video more interesting

Thank you.

Thank you I always find your videos useful . Thank you again

I was watching your hair Joshua! I love the sayings behind you.

Thank you

thanks a lot

Dear Joshua, thank you super very much. Your words are never redundant. I just need you to tell me again and again how important decluttering is. Sitting on my balcony in Northern Italy listening to the birds and your words.

Thank you for the tips that keep me on the track to a very satisfying life.

The hair gets my thumbs up. Thanks for the content.

PTL Joshua…excellent video; thank you for sharing 💯💌!

Great video thank u

Great suggestion

I love your advice 👍

Thanks i needed this

Thanks

I'm definitely doing it for my groceries

Love this video! And lol, the hair certainly doesnt hurt! 🤭

#3 Create a daily routine - that was a game changer for me.

You're right. I didn't need a study to figure this out. It's common sense.

Thank you yet again for a motivational and encouraging message! And we watch your videos for all reasons mentioned! 😉

Good video!

I eat the same breakfast every weekday. Whole grain bread with peanut butter and no sugar added apple butter.

Joshua boa noite. Vídeo excelente, com dados de pesquisas científicas comprovadas q remetem verdadeiramente à nossa maneira de viver nossas vidas, muitas vezes no automático. Mudar sempre e sempre é muito importante. Principalmente se for positivamente. Ter menos coisas, levar uma vida mais simples com uma alimentação saudável faz toda diferença. Obrigada por este vídeo excelente com dados científicos tão importantes. Grande abraço meu amigo querido aqui do Brasil!

"Eating the same breakfast every day - Who would chose a strawberry donut?" This is a brilliant way to put it. I eat porridge every day and I have to say, my morning routine is one of my favourite parts of the day.

Very useful video... doing physical decluttering...need some advice on mental decluttering...

I'm inspired by the impactful depth of this material. A book with akin themes offered a profound shift in my life's course. "A Life Unplugged: Reclaiming Reality in a Digital Age" by Theodore Blaze

It’s the hair Joshua.... always the hair! 😂😂😂

Where did you get the picture/canvas in the wall? 😊