There's an odd learning curve to mixing.
When you start out, you assume mixing is this overly complex thing that requires all sort of fancy plug-ins.
So you buy every plug-in that's advertised to you because you think that next plug-in is the "magical mix-fixer."
You do end up with plug-in overload, BUT...
...if you keep practicing, you'll start to rely on some plug-ins over others. These are the plug-ins you keep adding to your tracks because they've served you well in the past.
If you're smart and want to save time on your mix, these plug-ins end up all over your mix template.
You know how they work. You know what they do. You
know they get you results.
You know you don't need to demo all the other plug-ins anymore.
That's when you move away from thinking mixing is "complex" and start simplifying your workflow because you know you don't have to overcomplicate things.
That's when you start mixing songs with confidence.
That's when you confidently mix two songs in a weekend without breaking a sweat.
That's what one Easy Mix Approach student did this weekend and he left me this nice message on Facebook: