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Making life simpler by streamlining tasks and getting rid of unused items etc. is an excellent idea as others have said. However it sounds to me like you need a regular break from all those things a couple times a year. This means a break from the wife and kids as well even though you love them. Personally I go on a short camping trip a couple times a year with a longer backpacking trip thrown in from time to time. Sometimes with other people, my girlfriend, and sometimes I just take my dog. Its amazing the difference it makes in my life and the head clearing that occurs during these trips. Im not talking about camping in a trailer with a toilet etc. as that just defeats the purpose. Go to the mountains somewhere, go on day hikes to a lake or go to a remote part of the coast. If straight camping/backpacking is not possible then find a remote cabin that lacks modern amenities and make it your base camp. I am always amazed at how (cleansed) I feel when I return from my trips. Never hurts to try.
There is of course no reason not to get rid of accumulated junk in your life. Its a proven fact that clutter and complexity of ones surroundings can have adverse effects on many people. Clutter and complexity can cause increased stress and difficulties with concentration for some.
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