The more you use your computer the more errors start to build up, overloaded drive slows down the processor, and resources get stretched too thin. Just like any machine, your Mac needs regular maintenance, even if it’s not as regular as one for a PC. And it’s likely that we don’t always use all the apps properly, store away files in an organized manner, and timely delete everything we don’t need.
Think about it - all of us spend hours on our Macs every day for years.