I first need to have the realisation that things have become wasteful or complicated in some aspect of my life. Simplifying things becomes clearer at that point

I first need to have the realisation that things have become wasteful or complicated in some aspect of my life. Simplifying things becomes clearer at that point. However, I still often need to go through that wasteful, trial and error process of figuring out that I need to simplify. I always admire those people that seem to have a kind of common sense or self awareness to realise that they don't need something in the first place. There's a kind of directness of thought and clarity of execution which seem totally natural.