As I am getting older and realizing you "can't take it with you" I'm decluttering in the extreme; if only because it's easier to keep things neat and clean. We downsized our house when we retired and I am seriously getting rid of lots of "emotional" baggage and things. I have no children of my own and my nieces and nephews don't want things, etc. so I'm just getting rid of/selling stuff. It does feel much better.