At one point or another, nearly everyone will feel the need to simplify their life. Whether it’s because of a big life change or just because various responsibilities and problems keep piling up, paring your worries down to the essentials can make a huge difference in the way you see the world.

Oddly enough, simplifying can often seem to be a complicated task. Where do you start? Zen Habits has a list of 10 things to do to simplify your life today. You can start right now, right this minute, and end the day with fewer things on your shoulders.

Remembering to just enjoy the simple things in life can help plenty. Instead of rushing around to all of the places you need to be and missing the simple pleasures of every day, try to remember the wonder you felt when you were a kid. Something as ordinary as lightning bugs in the grass or the sound of the ice cream man’s bell could cause unadulterated joy back then. Make it a point to slow down and notice the small, simple, non-electronic joys that confront you every day.

If you still feel too stressed and overwhelmed to enjoy life, try taking up a relaxing hobby. Meditation, gardening, yoga, fishing, stargazing - whatever you find enjoyable and relaxing will go a long way toward helping you to slow down, enjoy every day, and have the strength to get rid of those things that are cluttering up your life.