10 Things under $100 that Changed My Life

[@MelitaBintoro]

i also had a weird fear of marine life growing up, cried at aquariums and whatnot. but my brother took me diving when i was in a deep depression and seeing the insane diversity and size of marine animals is so humbling. it's a complete world totally free from our temporal societal constraints. just beautiful. really changed my perspective so im so happy to see it on your list.

[@struthless]

YOU GET IT!!!! Also you summed that up so beautifully - couldn't agree more!

[@Jacksbox11]

Mel b: yes, marine animals are special! That's why I won't eat them.👍

[@papercuts500]

Wow lockbox what

[@E9819_]

For me it’s my chickens. While the initial setup cost more than $100 the chickens them selves collectively cost under. I don’t work due to mental illness and as such I’m pretty lonely and for a long time felt completely devoid of a purpose in life but my small flock changed that. I have to get out of bed now to let them out of the coop/collect eggs, I have to make sure they have a constant supply of food and water and I have to make sure their coop is clean. They’ve given me not only some form of purpose but also accountability as their survival comes down to me just getting out of bed in the morning. It’s also nice to see them rush over to you when you check up on them, like some living creature in this world is excited about your presence haha

[@rexromana]

I almost put chickens in my list but with the coop and run I didn't feel it fit. Love our birds and they keep us fed.

[@jennyproctor4711]

Love this! I also find looking after animals great for giving us a higher sense of purpose and bring so much joy :)

[@carnivorewisdom]

And they give u the magic "pill" (eggs) to heal most diseases (mental & physical)#carnivorewisdom #meathealsus #seektruth #meatandmentalhealth

[@LucaWolfeMurray]

my grandpa died last week, he was a chicken master! Over 60 chickens who kept him going for years. Amazing seeing this comment

[@jasperferrie4687]

Ya and u just feed them compost so u don't need to buy chicken feed

[@cthulusauce]

I LOVED this video. Here is my list: 1. A bullet journal. I’ve never not had a journal since my first, and I always feel so much more at peace with myself when journaling. 2. My plants. Taking care of something, seeing it grow, that symbiotic relationship. 3. A well fitting dress. A lot of standardized clothes don’t look good on everyone. Finding clothes that actually fit my body type made me realize that I am beautiful, and that $15 dress from Target helps me so much. 4. A decent cooking knife ($50) WOW. Everybody who cooks regularly just needs a decent knife. It makes cooking so much more enjoyable, safer, etc. 5. My library card (free). My local library is AMAZING. The things I can do just with my library card astound me everyday. Since I work from home, i can choose to go to the library if I want a different space. They have rooms available to use, I can not only get books but movies games audiobooks, mine even has integrations with audiobook apps! The librarians have helped me with research, language learning, job hunting, TAX PREP, everything. I love the library.

[@abbiestokes8403]

I started bullet journalling a couple years ago and it changed my life. Head is less cluttered and I get stuff done

[@jennyproctor4711]

Libraries are such an important community resource, I hope we never lose them

[@Yt-oh9dc]

May I ask, In which country you live?

[@kenfreeman8888]

I also love libraries.

[@DanceUnderInfluence]

One thing under $100,- that changed my life is plants. Taking care of something other than myself when I feel too much, definitely helps me. Also, did your editing skills drastically improve? Love your videos and I will always support your channel. Peace from Holland 🌷

[@MrZxcvbnm22]

Under 100$? The problems with plants is that you can easily get addicted to it and end up wasting more than 1k /year... xD

[@DanceUnderInfluence]

@@MrZxcvbnm22 hahah yeah I think it helps that I don't have a lot of space. I also take cuttings off of bigger plants, so it's like a lil family. It's true though I know some ppl who buy plants all the time :p

[@struthless]

my editing skills didn't dramatically improve 😂 I got an amazing editor this year (also called cam) and he's been busy making me look good 😛

[@wanderingintime]

ahhh yeah.. i... got addicted. good job on self control, you. (can stop reading here. point made. or, for entertainment purposes and perhaps plant ideas, read on) i have a small basement apartment... 2 deep - silled windows (4'x2'x10") but that barely get light.. I can use only 1 at the moment for plants. (after 10 years in the dark, I needed to try plants again, and after my cat child passed away, I too needed something living to care for and watch grow) i had a semi costly plant light from the mostly uneducated last attempt 6 years ago... I've found humid, part shade loving plants that can be kept small by pruning and tweaking lighting.. (some are fedor begonia, peperomia, a small snake plant, rattlesnake calathea, pregnant onion, (that one survived neglect and abuse, no sun and cold, summers outdoors for 10 years so it's my star and smaller (1') than it would get, 5'. maybe one day..) ferns, fly trap... more but I'll shut up bc plant parents can be that annoying) i like tiny things, cleverly cluttered so it doesnt feel like hoarding. for space, humidity and light I've begun to create crowded, multi leveled semi- vertical stacking and getting creative with moving furniture for "the children" to crowd under the light. replaced blinds with whole - window decal that let's in light but not eyes from passersby. twas the obsessive educating myself that stops/replaces obsessive thought on other draining things. had I only stopped there... we visited a greenhouse specializing in orchids............ and 3 hrs and 124$ later I took home 4 miniature orchids whose pots and cork blocks could fit in 1 hand. now I have to acquire more equipment. x.x

[@Fawndolyn]

Hell yes! I started with succulents because remembering to water plants is a task in itself. Once watering them became a habit, I moved to regular houseplants... which are struggling to survive. Send help.

[@deandelion4838]

The one thing that changed my life 360° this year was a $6 sketchbook. So I am a student in a very strict family and science was my major (science is cool but I don't like it that much) I knew from the start that I didn't like it and my dreams are not related to science at all.I wanted to be an artist, a writer,a musician, but my parents were clearly against it. So I figured that the only way for me to convince them is by showing them some results. So I bought a $6 sketchbook and started drawing for real.I practiced everyday and I was getting so much better until I actually filled up the whole book. So I got another one. And I filled that one. And then I got another one. And I filled that one too. So by the time I filled 3 books practicing a lot of different styles and topics, I became really good. So I bought a $20 sketchbook and tried to make it as a resume(?) to convince my parents why I think I qualify to pursue my dreams.I filled ¾ of the book, and showed it to them. It was hard to learn a very time-consuming skill especially when you are already occupied with so many other things.But I was happy for most of the time (even though I really didn't have enough sleep). And I got it! My parents approved and now I am a student learning art trying to pursue his dreams. Yay. The lesson I learned here is that hardwork and discipline is really the key that unlocked this door for me. Even though I was not that good at first, I kept doing it and eventually quantity leads to quality. I'm also so much happier now and I'm actually getting enough sleep and time to spend with people instead of being so isolated in my room. So thank you $6 sketchbook. You changed my life 👍

[@breathe4778]

this is really amazing to read. seriously. im going into my final year of biology (micro) and ive been really struggling with it (im not interested!). i also have strict parents who never let me pursue creativity, i am so passionate about music and dance, but have never been able to express it. similar to you at the start of 2022 i bought a cheap notebook, and started drawing and expressing everything that was inside of me on the pages and it really sharpened my mind to my passions. im at the start of my "sketchbook" journey where i still need to learn the ins and outs of music and put in that quantity to reach quality, but reading this today has inspired me incredibly. i just need to thank you personally for deciding to share your sincere experience. also to anyone reading this, please share your experiences, you never know who might be reading, even just one person might resonate with you, just like me.

[@hywelmatthews934]

I think you mean 180, not 360

[@growingwithshaun]

@@deandelion4838 how did you learn? Step-by-step instructions? Copy a picture? Used your imagination?

[@deandelion4838]

@@growingwithshaun At first I mostly copied other artist's works as reference,but I realized that by doing that,I can't draw without a reference and I can't think creatively on my own. Then I started learning some basics and it helped me a lot in understanding some complex concepts. I would definitely reccomend learning some basics and fundamentals if you can. After that,I explored a lot more styles and started to developed my own.I started with pencils as my main medium and moved to pens,oil pastels and now oil paint. Now, I draw scenery and portrait for the most part and I'm still practicing.Sometimes I draw completely from imagination and sometimes I draw with a reference photo. I would say both are equally hard as drawing from imagination requires a lot of creativity and inspiration, and drawing from a reference photo gives you pressure to draw exactly like the photo which can be stressing at times. In conclusion, I would say -Learn the basics and fundamentals of art (if you have the time) -Explore and experiment.Exposing yourself to different styles could lead you into developing your own. -Practice. This includes practicing your weaknesses,the basics and practice based on your style.I would reccomend to use a reference photo since it helps you to observe better. -Have some fun.(by doing art,and not because of people's compliments) I hope this helps!

[@i-n-t-e-r-l-i-n-k-e-d]

Should have bought a $6 journal

[@gghhpuf]

loved the video! here is my list: 1- the headspace app (kind of like calm, it helped me a lot with mindfulness) 2- a digital watch. I am very bad at doing boring tasks and also I don't understand time, so for some reason, putting 5min timers helps me tremendously while doing chores. Now I know that the pain of boredom is not eternal, it is only 5 minutes, and then I usually just keep going. (putting timers on the phone doesn't help because when I take the phone I immediately forget what I was going to do) The watch also counts steps, which help me motivate myself to go out and walk. 3- a flask to keep in my desk at all times, I never get dehidrated thanks to it 4- fairy lights and/or a lamp with led lights that resemble a galaxy (kind of) this kind of lighting makes the room so much more cozy, it is like a different space 5- a blanc notebook to use as a journal

[@dalilamahdawi7060]

Aw

[@NerdyNerdUHeard]

I have time blindness too and it's due to my ADHD. Maybe..?

[@KalebPeters99]

I love all of these! I gotta get some fairy lights...

[@calonstanni]

I AGREE WITH FAIRY LIGHTS and I have them too!

[@evanesh2120]

Do you have some reference for the fairy lights or the lamp? As I'm french, I do not find anything interesting if i search "fairy lights" on google

[@lauravsthepage]

My item is my countdown digital timer, and my 20 sided dice. I use the digital timer to keep track of hour long chunks of time, and I use my 20 sided dice to assign tasks and decide what I am going to do for the next hour (example: 1-2 clean, 3-4 workout, 5-10 draw, 11-15 read, 16-19 study, 20 Elden Ring). I trust my 20 sided dice more than my adhd brain

[@ezraodole933]

this is an amazing idea so thank you, just put my d20 on my desk last night

[@BrookeAndCoStudios]

Fellow adhder just took a screenshot lol

[@wakkawagga443]

I‘ll try this out.

[@that1fangrl]

Fellow adhd here! I got a bluetooth shower speaker with clock. It hangs from the shower rod so I can always see the time in the shower and I can also play music to limit my distracted thoughts. Helped cut my showering time in half tbh

[@chrissik3102]

Such a good idea! Don’t have a d20 but maybe just a normal one will do for starters

[@JoJo-is-the-name]

Around $80 - a second cord for my laptop. Having one already hooked up in both my bedroom and office meant that I can just transfer my laptop without bending over, wrestling wires, and dragging it into another room was such a small change but made life just so much easier.

[@neverescence]

This is something that's so simple that I never even thought of wow thank you for sharing that

[@JoJo-is-the-name]

@@neverescence it is SUCH a game changer. Literally so grateful for this. I will always buy two chargers whenever I get a new laptop now.

[@fargoththemoonsugarmaniac]

80 bucks? 😂😂

[@JoJo-is-the-name]

@@fargoththemoonsugarmaniac ever try and buy a cord and battery for an older laptop and have to resort to ebay. 80 bucks is pretty reasonable compared to some prices.

[@fargoththemoonsugarmaniac]

@@JoJo-is-the-name you didnt say anything about a battery, too. but yeah, I had to buy my fiance a second charger for her 2016 laptop. was 15-20€ on ebay (not original but who cares) that's why I was a little surprised about the 80 bucks. I guess it depends on the age and brand quite a lot.

[@jaujess]

1. Color changing lights- it helps differentiate the parts of my day & sets the vibe (timer setting ex. purple light lets me know its time to read) 2. Notes app- It organizes my thoughts and since its on my phone, it's always accessible 3.My mini cutting board- I've always been bad about eating fruit (since the experience isn't always guaranteed to be good I'm adverse to repeat) since its easy to wash and cute it makes it all more appealing. Loved this exercise! Made me appreciate the lil things in my life and realize they're actually kind of big.

[@linesofexpression2566]

oh the lights idea! thank you!!! doing thaaaat!!!!

[@avneet2.0]

I never expected a PEN or a BOARD GAME to make it to your list! It's so fascinating that all these things are so random yet they make a huge difference! For me, the first thing I thought of was a WATER BOTTLE lol! It dramatically changed how much water I drink in a day and that always makes me feel good! Also, an EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE! I don't have to freak out every time I'm running out of space since I can just transfer files to it, gets rid of a lot of stress for me! :)

[@rhiannonsalt]

YES external hard drive!!

[@struthless]

omg a good EHD is a game changer!! frees up so much storage anxiety, totally agree!!

[@SmallSpoonBrigade]

@@struthless I've got a zebra 0.7mm ballpoint pen for over 20 years. They even make a folding version that's easily pocketable.

[@rtmpgt]

You can now get caddies which hold external M.2 SSDs so if you're like me and use a Mac and do a lot of heavy tasks like video editing or graphics, you simply whack an SSD into one of those bad boys and get a full speed SSD that doesn't bog your work down. They do them as both USB3.1 and Thunderbolt 3/4 enclosures.

[@KSeraSara]

One of my favorite things: A One-line-a-day journal. My husband got me the kind where you can write in it for five years. I love this journal because it's so simple- just recount your day in a couple sentences. I'm not great at journaling or putting together pretty layouts for bullet journaling so it's ideal for because of how straightforward it is. And since I've been using it for over a year now it's cool to look back and see what I've done the year before. Definitely an item that has changed my life!

[@marciab2480]

My mum gifted me one that I've been using for about 5 years now, I don't use it every day but like to pull it out every so often & respond to the prompt for that day, or just write something significant in my life. It's been interesting to see what I've written about myself, workplace- new job & about friends that got engaged & finally married. Also news & current events, music etc.

[@sarjulia]

One "purchase" under 100 that changed my life: adopting a dog (see profile pic). She was 6 years old when she came to us and she'll be turning 12 this summer. When my mind goes to dark places, she keeps me going. Not sure I'd still be around if she wasn't in my life ♥️

[@danielyeshe]

I want a dog so much but can't at the moment.

[@calonstanni]

HA! I put "rescue kittens" on my list. I'm a dog person so I wasn't expecting much from them but DAMN they are funny. I would totally rescue a dog again if I could. They are the best partners bar none.

[@flw1522]

Honestly man, that might sound like a stupid joke but one thing that has changed my life and is under 100$ is the discovery of your channel. This have been the start of getting out of my state of being which was miserable back then. Beside that, getting better groceries (veggies and fruit and stuff) is under 100$ and have helped me a lot too. Also some clothing items are under 100$ and have helped me so much gaining confidence because I love to dress with style and even if that is mostly seen as being superficial, it doesn’t make it less of a good thing for self esteem.

[@huseyn.abizadeh]

I'm in depression period and your videos help me A LOT! Thanks, thanks you very much! Keep doing it please

[@SkoolieBoyQue]

See you on the other side, hope you feel better soon.

[@carabiner7999]

Hang in there, sweetie.

[@calonstanni]

I get it. Good luck!

[@sammynovak9983]

Sending you hugs

[@huseyn.abizadeh]

Thanks guy, it means a lot to me. It shows there are really good people, even we don't know each other. I hope WE will be better by time 🤞

[@BigPotato]

Honoured to be in your list of things! So happy games have been such a lovely part of your life, let us know if you want to try any of our other ones!

[@struthless]

omg no way!!! I am a huge fan!! honoured that you even saw this 💞💞💞

[@Toroslim]

I really like the inclusion of personal stuff like the dog tattoos it’s a good reminder that the things that can change our lives aren’t always something material

[@kordmaurer5843]

My big one has been JOURNALS. I've probably spent over $100 on them over the past few years (especially because I like to get hardcover ones with cool looking covers) but it has been such a monumental thing for me to start writing down what's in my head. It's allowed me to be more honest with myself, make better plans, change my mindset, make sense of things, and be more mindful. Your journaling techniques have helped me a ton, too! I've been doing your daily reflection questions before bed every night and it helps me to relax my mind before bed and really internalize how my day went.

[@samuelsofa]

I Appreciate that the videos aren’t cookie cutter selfhelp blogs as video but original high quality content. Even if it only means monthly uploads i can respect that. Quality over quantity

[@RapuanoAshley]

I love this! I feel like there's so many things under $100 that have changed my life, but here are 10 off the top of my head: 1: Hoop earrings. Always struggled with self esteem and confidence, but whenever I put on my hoops (not super big, and they're light) it just instantly boosts me up. 2: Water Tumbler. Helps me drink water like a beast, but also - helps me save on buying any drinks out and I haven't bought a plastic water bottle in forever. 3: Plants. I've always loved them, but finally allowing myself to buy them and take care of something I love has been amazing. 4: A snuggie with feet. My husband bought me this - and I use it literally every freaking day. I'm always cold, but it's also comforting when I'm feeling sad to just cuddle up in it and hide. 5: Ditto on the nag champa. 6: Lavendar body wash bar soap from sprouts for $2. The definition of self care for myself, and the lavender really helps calm me. 7: Julia Cameron's "The Artist's Way" 8: A super durable phone case. I never skip out on cases - my phone, computer, everything has a durable case and I never feel bad about it. 9: A roller for feat. It's a massage roller that specifically is used for rolling out the muscles in your feet. My feet are always killing me, and this saves the daaaay. 10: New guitar strings. I restrung my guitar in 2020 - which led to starting the band back up, recording music, finally following my dreams, and meeting my husband (our music producer).

[@STICKYArt]

Nice list! My list for under $100 life changers: your book, overhead cell phone stand, small pocket sketchbook I take with me everywhere I go, and lastly Bluetooth noise canceling headphones (music always gets me imspired to create and motivated to start projects)

[@leandros_ab]

What's with the phone stand?

[@wyattritch9991]

Be careful with wireless Bluetooth headphones. I can even send you links providing conclusions that it gives high risks of cancer. Especially when it’s going from your device and through headphone to headphone right through your head. My uncle who’s a trucker used one while he was on road and got cancer in his brain. Thank god he’s here today but the doctor concluded that that what was gave it to him. I’m just trying to help, no conspiracy theories. Let me know if you want a few links. Plus nothing wrong with wired headphones…

[@jehamburg3110]

1. My period cup. Life changer! 2. Hair turban - to wrap your hair in when you get out of the shower (much better than a regular towel!) 3. contact lenses instead of wearing glasses (game changer when we all had to wear a mask for big parts of the day) 4. time cubes with different timers - brings more fun and motivation into every day 5. colorful plates and bowls (after years of having only white ones - such a joy for the eyes!)

[@alexandermcclain5561]

Thank you for helping me save my own life, struthless. You're a gem of a person. I hope you're feeling happy and healthy, and being a best friend to your future self. :)

[@samscorgie3484]

Seriously such a great video, the yoga with Adrienne shout out cracked me up so hard! Does everyone on this planet that does yoga, do her videos every once in awhile?? Lol she’s such a rad human and leads her yoga sessions so naturally. She does feel like a friend if you’ve been doing her videos with her for years and years. The tile for your keys is so genius! Not just for misplacing then around the house, but if they fell out of a pocket at a park and were lost outside of your home, you would have a way to retrieve them! The triad of 30 year old meditation, incense, meditation and yoga, makes me wonder what a 20 year olds list would look like, and a 40 yr olds, 50 yr olds, etc. Library card and good walking shoes would be two items that changed my life under $100 for sure!

[@MirjamSchippers]

This may sound like I’m trying to do some schmoozing, but buying your book actually changed my life. In January this year I felt really depressed and what not. I stumbled upon your channel and decided to work with the bare minimum/good day planning method (I do call it a method😅) and because it actually worked (opposed to all the other stuff I tried) I decided to buy Your head is a houseboat and it literally changed my life. Have been recommending it everywhere and hopefully it’ll get a Dutch translation, so my sister in law can read it too (her English is not good enough to read and understand the book, unfortunately). Thank you so, so much❤️

[@mattiwicki6978]

For me the biggest items under $100 of this year have to be a small 200ml teapot and some some high quality tea. Learning how tea should actually be brewed (in small amounts, many times over a sitting with the same leaves) and getting to know the vast world of pure, not aromatised tea has really changed life and made me more sensitive to the little things in life. Oh and there is a whole other aspect of tea culture which is also super interesting.

[@TURBONERD]

In a world dominated by streaming platforms with infinite choices, I found myself cutting them all out of my budget when I got a MUBI sub: One new curated movie a day and an incredibly well written blog accompanying collections. It has completely changed my outlook on the significance of film and creativity in general; and I’ve been introduced to films from cultures that I have never dared to experience before. Well worth the entry price! I also ditched Photoshop and stared using Clip Studio Paint, also under a hundred bucks!!! Adios Adobe!

[@SunSummer2010]

God YEEESS

[@TheKarebear666]

Adobe is soo expensive!!

[@ulalaFrugilega]

How does it do, Clip Studio Paint, compared with Photoshop?

[@calonstanni]

WHAAAAAAA? "Clip Studio Paint?" MUBI? Sounds cool and I'm off for research! thank you.

[@PoussinNoNeko]

That Mubi subscription is a very interesting way to discover movies! I found myself unable to choose movies so many times in the past. I don't have that much time for movies right now, but I will keep it in mind. Thanks for sharing~

[@Marianne_C_O_Art]

I'm with you with the board/card games being a great social interaction/life changing tool (I too have given up addictions) Disassociating myself from the old drink/drugs crowd I had to find a way to meaningfully interact with people that I actually wanted to be with and these cheap little dice & board games were my lifesaver. Some of my most cherished memories are from playing Zombie Dice ($25.00) with a dear friend who recently passed away from cancer. I miss him everyday but every time I get that game out I think of him and remember to be as in the moment as he was. That feeling never happened with booze & drugs because I honestly couldn't remember them the next day. Great video and thank you for your positive no-BS attitude.

[@Acacia9872]

Love your work! i think I would say: decent walking shoes, bullet journal, switching from ballpoints to fineliners for writing (gamechanger! so smoooooth ;) aeropress (unapologetic melb coffee snob ☕️), oil diffuser thingy, library card ($5 admin fee, but some places they are free) and a foam roller for all them aches and pains (yes I am also in my early 30s, clearly)🌻

[@Christianna271]

Yes to the foam roller! Life changing

[@dirtyfilthystinky]

I agree I'm never going back to ballpoint pens 😂

[@mariavoytinsky9286]

1. Earplugs - to feel less overwhelmed when going to noisy, crowded places 2. Whiteboard with calendar - to be aware of time flow and set realistic plans 3. Carafe with water on my desk 4. Another calendar - to fill in the most important moment of each day, helps to remember the exaptional value of everyday life (sounds cheesy, but it works) Thanks wor your work!

[@Alex-tb7rr]

Heavily agree with getting some earplugs especially if you like live music. Sure a lot of the cheaper ones will dull the sound a bit but that happens naturally after 10 minutes of destroying your eardrums anyway - plus you can't put a price on having good hearing because once it's fucked, it's fucked.

[@charlesbarrowbooks]

I really like your idea of the calendar to log the most important moment of each day. I'm going to give that a go. Thank you.

[@emerana]

a bulk buy of earplugs online even, so we can feel smug about not paying stupid amounts at the chemist for 1 or 2 pairs

[@mickeythompson1833]

your videos always make me feel so much better about my situation in life. And its not a backhanded comment!! Im recovering from homelessness and so seeing small items like this making a huge change in someones life, is inspireing bc no one talks about how expensive homelessness really is... It's nice to know i can reclaim some advocacy in my life with small things, i dont have to have a huge successful shiny life. I quit smoking, bc i bought a vape mod. i saved so much money switching to juice, i was able to afford seeing a dr, and starting hormone therapy... I bought card games so i can have more ways to connect with friends who are recovering from addictions, even though I could be doing better with that myself... I tried to make all my new clothes multifunctional and hardy, I only own 3 pairs of jeans, 2 sweats, and 1 pair of shorts. reducing the clutter helped me feel more in control in a weird way. I love your content and i hope you only keep getting batter and wiser with the time you have on this earth. thanks for that.

[@msellenandrea]

This was super interesting, as always! I can think of a few things at the top of my head: 1. Professional grade watercolor paper. It made my art so much better and made me want to paint even more 2. A spiky massage ball for all those pesky muscles (I am 34, right on cue there) 3. My first crochet hooks. Turned into an amazing hobby that I love 4. Being a patron for a youtuber, their community is amazing and is keeping me sane 5. A comfortable sleeping mask - darkness is my friend, I sleep so much better. I can also think of things over 100$ that were life changing, like Bose noise cancelling headset, a new upper mattress, my kindle. I just love items that can improve your life!

[@MelitaBintoro]

pro grade watercolour paper is so good. i also switched to them but damn its hard not to feel precious about it. what helps you not be so precious and just paint?

[@msellenandrea]

@@MelitaBintoro Honeslty? I have a LOT of it haha. It also helps to know that watercolor paper expires. So if you don't paint on it now you might need to throw it out.

[@MelitaBintoro]

@@msellenandrea no way how long before it expires? but how does the paper know how long its been sitting at the store vs with us?

[@msellenandrea]

@@MelitaBintoro It does take years. The sizing degrades and makes it impossible to paint on it.

[@ncsuGIS]

Which sleeping mask did you like?

[@lewis809]

My number one favourite item under $100 is my oblique strategy cards from Brian Eno. When you’re stuck on a creative decision, you shuffle them up and pull one at random. Each one has a totally unique action or thought on it and once you pull one, you have to try and apply it to the situation.

[@MrLewy192]

1. Journal 2. A decent waterbottle (Yeti 36oz) 3. A good pen 4. A pill organiser (never miss my vitamins) 5. A nail file (stopped biting my nails) These 5 things are my go to's without them I tend to miss the basics in life like drinking water, taking my vitamins or talking to myself (journal) hope this can help at least one person.

[@rtmpgt]

I always used to think Yetis were like, just super expensive thermos flasks... boy was I wrong, they're so friggin' good!

[@MissMcBubbly]

loved this video, here's some of my life changing things: 1. a bowl that i always put my keys in at the door so i never lose them, and cheaper than a tile ;) 2. a rubber duck called sebastian that sits on the dashboard of my car and makes me smile and genuinely brightens my day 3. 3m long charger cable for my phone so i'm not awkwardly limited to how i can use it when it's charging 4. portable UE Boom speaker, literally my favourite thing in the world 5. Loop earplugs to wear when everything around me is too loud, great for sensory discomfort, even better for protecting my ear drums 6. weighted blanket, i sleep so much better now and am much more comfortable in bed at night ( abit more than £100 but i felt like i couldn't not mention it given how much it's helped me) :)

[@amaranthx3627]

1. Water distiller ($60 found on Marketplace) - cleaner water = more appetizing. Also the amount of time to produce a gallon makes me appreciate water so much more 2. Oracle cards - even if you're not witchy, they encourage introspection 3. A pressure cooker - saves so much time and now we eat more legumes (that we now also buy in bulk) 4. Epsom salts for baths = more zen and less crampy household 5. Cloud foam slides and trainers = less sore feet for the 30 somethings 6. Rechargeable electric lighter - doesn't need gas, the spark is so much cooler than a regular one and now we light candles more often 7. Water flosser - before I got it, I hated flossing with string and basically never did it 8. Coat hangers - I hang everything in the wardrobe which makes getting ready easier 9. Pill organizer - self explanatory

[@EngineerKappa]

Great video! Mine would have to be a a $60-ish tablet, nearly 10 years ago now. It really kickstarted my art career, removing most of the friction, materials, mess, etc. that comes with traditional art. It also meant I could easily do commissions over the internet, giving me a form of financial independence I've never had before.

[@EngineerKappa]

@@twoktalk6118 Nothing wrong with that! Finding out what doesn't work for you can be just as valid as finding what does.

[@lizrango4099]

Can i ask what kind of tablet u reccomend for beginners?

[@lizrango4099]

Also thats amazing go you!

[@yuuri9064]

I'm curious, too! Do/did you use it exclusively for art?

[@Bawkr]

An actual ios/droid tablet or was it a pressure sensitive interface for a computer?

[@ima.ekenes]

1. My first planner with a month-at-glance layout. Made it way harder to overplan, and probably led me on my path to bullet journalling. Can’t imagine my life without 2. Special shoe soles for pronation. Knee problems dissapeared. 3. My first camera (a one time use). Shaped how I approach photography still, and documenting everyday moments is a huge part of how I navigate being alive in this world. 4. Stick blender! And focusing on adding the greens rather than taking "bad" stuff away. 5. the Headspace app. 6. Basket for clean laundry… before kids I would just put clothes straight from the drying rack into the dresser, but when I coudn’t keep it up the dirty laundry kept piling. Having a place where clean laundry could keep piling instead made me a lot less overwhelmed mom! 7 Menstrual cup. 8 Gooseneck phone holder to take overhead video of me making stuff. I even got a paid gig out of it! 9 Paint for our bedroom in the first appartement we didn’t rent, but owned. Realizing how much the esthetics of my surroundings affect me has absolutely changed my life. 10 Spotify and my "get house chores done"-playlist

[@Liz-bt2sk]

Your channel has helped me so much. Sometimes instantly when you say something enlightening, I can literally feel my jaw unclench and realize how much that mindset was stressing me out

[@indiabilly]

It’s always a good day when you upload, that’s a great list and I am trying to think of something that has changed my life, probably a vintage singer sewing machine off eBay , I taught myself sewing, learned to quilt started doing appliqué, made pictures, sold pictures, did a MA in textiles with no prior qualifications and have something I love doing that makes me happy xx

[@stonecrestquilt]

Me too! My dogs and my sewing machine:)

[@jenniferbrown6427]

I agree on Polaroid and the term “it doesn’t belong to the internet” really resonated.

[@lenoreriley4871]

I love my 0.7 felt tip pens! Under $100, life changing purchase would be a cheap dot grid A5 journal from Typo that became my first bullet journal. I’m on my 4th journal now and find the practice to be life changing! And buying a super cheap one meant I wasn’t scared to screw it up. I was able to bypass my perfectionism and just start. And experiment with what worked for me, with out worrying about getting it “perfect”.

[@markysparks7436]

Man I bought a mountain bike for €60 this year and its been so good for my mental health, learning bicycle maintenance to fix an old bike and getting outside into nature and exercising it's like the best thing ever

[@xKumei]

I'll also throw out a book - Feeling Good by David Burns. I was so fed up with therapy not working that I was like, "Fine, I'll do it myself!" Which started my general interest in the self-help genre. It helped lay out the case as to why I actually *don't* deserve to die and it made sense to me. Although I've yet to read Your Head is a Houseboat, it's on the list though I promise. xo

[@flannerypedley840]

Great book. Lots of therapists recommend it!

[@nraiassignments7661]

My Dad gave me his copy of that book ten years ago when I was struggling big time, and it helped me in the same way. I still dip back into it when I feel the need.

[@dragondancer5150]

The singular thing under $100 that changed my life forever is a book called "How I Stayed Alive When My Brain Was Trying To Kill Me," written by a multiple-attempt suicide survivor. I stumbled across it in my late 20s or early 30s and it threw a bright light on a reality I'd been living with (and continue to) since I was a child. I lived a life exhausted beyond words with random and unprovoked episodes of unfocused, despondent rage. One of my earliest memories is standing in the middle of a pretty field next to our house, gazing up into a blue sky with fluffy white clouds . . . wondering what the F^CK it was all for and why I couldn't just die already. I was 9 years old. My parents were (and are) married and loved each other, I got along well with my younger brother, I was doing well in school . . . I knew even at that age that there was absolutely no reason for me to feel the way I did, which of course only made things worse. That book taught me that what I was experiencing was no one's fault, including my own. It's an instability in my neurochemical make-up. I was still into my 40s before I was properly diagnosed at last with Major Depressive Disorder. I'm on medications now that haven't solved things completely, but they take the chemical and psychological rollercoasters and keep them down to something more like monorails - still potentially pretty fast but at least largely flat and even and USUALLY predictable. Ish. Any time anything mental-health related comes up, I tell everyone I can about that book. And now about yours as well. It's IMMENSELY helpful in other, broader ways that are more relevant and relatable to a wider range of people. THANK YOU SO MUCH for writing it, and I look forward to your next! As I look forward to all your videos. 👍💜

[@lesliewells1062]

I read that book!! Anyone who is depressed and even thinking about suicide should read that book! As well as get help--that book is incredible and I'm sure it's saved a lot of lives!!

[@meldaarts3040]

Mine - A tiered storage trolley for my favourite art supplies. I can put it where I need it . A water bottle. Hydrate! Fudenosuke soft tip brush pen. Perfect for my drawing. Old school multicoloured biro. Good for notes. Index cards and a box to put them in. One card for each book idea. Lego - small sets great to help relax. The creative pep podcast by Andy J Pizza. Plain cheap computer paper - I thought I had to draw on expensive paper but it was too much pressure. A weekly planner. With plenty of space to write in. And toys. Great inspiration.

[@calonstanni]

I SECOND THE STORAGE TROLLEY! Creative Pep? Never heard of it. Thanks!

[@Ceares]

I posted a question like this on reddit after buying a daylight light bulb. Less than $7 and the difference it makes in my studio is well, life-changing. I can't believe it took me this long to get one. #2 would be an e-reader. I'm a whale reader and have books stacked up everywhere. Having a thousand books at my fingertips anytime? The dream. I may never have a flying car but as long as I have an e-reader I can believe the future is here. As an old person, I'm the exact opposite about photos. I've toted around boxes and boxes of precious family photos through various moves and I'm always terrified that a fire or flood or just age will destroy them. I'm slowly digitizing but it's not the same. Having digital photos, plus a back up, never having to worry about whether my camera battery is good, being able to take 50 pictures of the same thing and make sure I get a good one is a huge boon to my old age.

[@SamStone1964]

Have you considered starting an online family tree and uploading your old family photos?

[@DXmaryoOD]

1. A laundry basket for my bathroom - everytime my partner and i would take a shower, we'd add to the growing pile of clothes on the floor. It was simple purchase but helped reduce the clutter in our bathroom. 2. A Rhodia Journal - I bought this gorgeous lavender blue journal from a shop in Vermont and has become such a lifeline in my life and brings such joy. 3. Headspace app - used to be a big hater on meditating lol but the app definitely helped break that stigma and eased me in 4. Spotify - I'm happy spotify exists is all i will say 5. Trinkets - I used to always refrain from buying myself things if it didn't have some practical value because I didn't want to be wasteful or excessive. But there is value. It brings me joy. So now, I let myself buy those cute earrings, or art print, or little happy frog that sits on my ceramic leaf dish because it makes me happy. 6. A water filter - no more metallic tap water for me! lol 7. smoothies - i'm kinda shit at eating well consistency, so i'll buy fruits and veggies, force myself to prep and freeze them and in 2 months when i feel like being healthy again, i can make smoothies and other yummy things 8. plants - i think...accumulatively it's past a $100 now but taking care of my plants and getting the things that i need for them makes me happy. Thank you for these videos!

[@downbntout]

Dittos on smoothies

[@CrossXseven]

The absolute best thing for under 100$ that I got was an old Galaxy Note Pro Tablet with an spen. Bought it like 2 years ago for around 80$ and since then it became my everyday noteblock and also journal. As a guy with severe ADHD and Autism I have constantly racing thoughts in my mind and never the feeling of inner peace, even with Medication. And with this Tablet, every though that crosses my mind is now written down and saved. It helps me a lot to get rid of some random thoughts during college or Work because I know, when I write it down "the thought is saved, my mind can let it go" and it is like freeeing up space in my head so I can get back to work or enjoy my free time I was spending. Also it has something nice to write a journal by Hand! And this Tablet is used for nothing else. I kicked every single app exept note-apps or the web browser, and it feels good! ...gues you could just buy a noteblock out of paper, but I didn't want to still use paper and pens and I can carry a lot more information with me :D Don't know if anyone will read this, for me this tablet was like a life-changer ^^ Greetings from Germany :D

[@katieking3074]

A lanyard for my keys (makes them so eady to find in a bag, and they stand out if I leave them on a counter/table/desk with a ton of other junk). Also for many of the regular day-to -day items I use (soap, toothpase, socks) I find make a big difference if I spend a little bit more to get ones that I really like rather than just the bare minimum, it makes getting to use them a bit of a treat and it helps my day feel nicer.

[@o0mew0o]

1. Menstrual disc / cup - life changing for people that get periods. 2. Plants - helped me with depression during the lockdown. 3. The ordinary skincare - cheap but effective. 4. Hobonichi Techo Day Free - a planner like a bujo but with monthly calendar because that works for me. 5. 100% watercolor paper x10sheets (It was expensive for just "paper" but I improved my art significantly since getting them) I think I'm going to get the lockbox and either a polaroid or a film camera. Your book as well, since so many are commenting about it!! Thanks for these videos.

[@Naynah972]

I've been looking at this lockbox for the past week and a half in the store next to my house. I'm going to buy it this afternoon to lock that damn phone and start reading and drawing again. Thank you, I love love love your videos they helped improve so much for the past 8 month !

[@daphnevisser6947]

1. A sleeping mask - i have always had difficulty with sleeping and it has really helped me. 2. Notebooks - writing about my day really help me order my thoughts 3. Scratch world map - it sounds silly but i have always wanted to travel and adore looking at maps and finding out new stuff. The scratch map helps me to see how far i have come from that village girl that just had to get out and where i am now. It is also a great reminder that there is still so much to see and do!

[@FracturedLace]

A laser cutting induction at the state library. I'd had an interest before, but then taking that leap into learning how to do it myself was the best $25 I ever spent. Working with lasers is now the cornerstone of my career, and attending that workshop (and maintaining that connection with the library) has sparked awesome professional and personal relationships that I treasure to this day. Skills development, yo - it's the best :D

[@KyleBevis-u7j]

Hey man! Great vid! I had a crippling fear of spiders. Panic attacks, loss of sleep, heart palpitations etc. Intense stuff. My local zoo ran a class to help cure arachnophobia. 4hrs on a single eve. A mix of education and hypnotherapy. I was COMPLETELY skeptical as I went in. Came out a different person. Now I can hold giant house Spiders in my hands. In winter, I even keep them safe from the cold until it's warmer midday before I release them. Only cost £95 and dinner was included! Bargain! Check your local zoo!

[@bca-2257]

Mine is one of those flashlights that curl around your neck for reading in low lighting. You can make the light warm or cool and adjust the brightness. Got it from amazon. It made me read like 80% more, I didn't realise how much dim lighting and the fear of ruining my eyes was putting me off reading. I love using it just before bed.

[@katyaoldfield7978]

Film camera - receiving film back and feeling so blessed with so many beautiful moments, some which I forgot Good walking shoes - feel powerful that I can walk anywhere and through anything Candles - comfort and warm Google photos - keeping hold of photos without worrying about storage Plants - having a task and responsibility and seeing progress Blue tooth speaker - bringing freinds together with music where ever you are Books - escapism and beauty Second hand bike - first taste of freedom when living in London Good coffee - I go cheap on all my food but not my coffee. It's the start to my day and is important that it's good. Backpack - I love having all I need on my back.

[@jessbower7033]

An odd and small one but a soda stream - I mainly use it for sparkling water at home which gets me drinking more water generally but it’s also nice to have a variety of soft drinks available and mixers for friends without the waste of numerous plastic bottles 👍

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[@frea_o]

Main one this year has been journals: I picked up bullet journaling and then said good-bye to my dogs within three weeks of each other (January SUCKED), and bullet journaling segued into daily journaling. It really helped out a lot. Second thing is a small key rack by the front door. Walk in, keys go on the rack. Don't have to look for them after that. And the third thing was a gift, but it was a multi-station charger that I keep on my desk where I can just charge everything at once.

[@WillowRoseArlen]

Love this list! Your book genuinely is something under $100 that's changed my life. Also, a more erganomic mouse and wrist rest, if you do a lot if computer work it is a total game changer. And I love the yoga with adrien reference, her videos are so life changing... and free! ❤

[@tinius7mosvold807]

mechanical keyboard that sounds nice is also a total gamer changer. Make typing fun and satisfying :)

[@feedingartists]

Random but like any small table/organizer/shelf type deal from Ikea. Just having a place to put my stuff and organize my space is incredibly helpful. I just got a nightstand for the first time last year and omg it was amazing. Also little organizers from the dollar store for smaller goods!

[@brittnichols7071]

Life changer under $100 - A wake up light! Being able to open your eyes in the morning to a light filled room makes such a difference, especially in Winter. 🌞

[@inoceans]

Came here to say this. If you are not a morning person, or if you are a "snooze your alarm 15 times person", or if you spend the first hour of every day in agony: getting a wake-up light with a gradual-noise-go-up alarm basically cured me of all of the above. Okay like 90%. But that's a lot.

[@stephaniegrehan9084]

we've set up the phone alarm to turn on the lamp too, very important in winter or when it's overcast af like this morning!

[@tomhollis2685]

I just found your channel and I love it! Here's a quick list: 1. $5 bicycle at a yard sale. Seller was 6'6" tall. I'm 6'3". First bike frame that ever ever fit me. 2. Habit List app $3.99 Keeps me on track. 3. Pit game Tons of fun at parties 4. Lose It app. Free version. Lost weight by counting calories. Pretty easy. 5. Circular Saw. $35 game changer for a DIYer. 6. New Testament. Don't neglect the spiritual side. BTW, I love .7mm pens! I just don't always have them.

[@blitszina2570]

Mine is a tarot card set, my brain doesn't do well with stuff like meditation if I have to do it on my own so a friend suggested I should get some tarot cards Saw a set based on a piece of horror media that I like (I recommend the magnus archives, great narrative podcast honestly in general) and tried it out I personally use it for self reflection and often to calm my nerves since the cards themselves are vague enough that it can fit many situations and mindsets but also specific enough that I was called out several times XD So I highly recommend one if something like meditation doesn't work for you, get some scented candles with it too, they're great to calm anxiety

[@christinaferreira9649]

Wow. This list is amazing! YOU are amazing! And heck yes to the early 30’s and sober hangouts 🤩 I’m a light sleeper, so buying ear plugs was a game changer. I also found a pillow designed with an ear hole cut out in the middle (for side sleepers) which allows for more comfortable sleep while wearing earbuds or ear plugs! I always listen to the calm app to fall asleep so that’s helpful! And lastly, an electric kettle. It takes no time at all to boil water for cooking, tea, or coffee. Makes life so much simpler! Thanks for the tips!

[@Rangothemovie]

Honestly I think my best value for life changing ratio is an extendable back scratcher It’s such a small thing, but that small level of comfort and relaxation every day really adds up for me and it’s like 4 bucks

[@WinkLinkletter]

!00% the best under $5 investment I've made. Used mine this very morning at work, always in my bag or case. I have injured my shoulders and so can't reach far anyway, so a real game changer.

[@DeannaPiercy]

My skin is itchy, especially in the winter. I have one in my bedside table and every night when I get in bed I take it out so it will be handy. Much better than waking my husband to scratch my back - ha!

[@ameszingartist]

1. Tabletop coffee mug warmer, since it takes me foreverrrr to drink a cup and now it's hotter for longer 2. Cheap and small sketchbooks. I can draw whatever I want without feeling guilty about wasting a sketchbook. 3. My pen of choice, the Sharpie pen. 4. A huge fan. I'm a college student, so it has done a lot of cooling down for me over the years. I really liked this video, it has made me appreciate the things I've decided to buy and realize how much they have impacted my life. Just subscribed :)

[@Peanubutterfly]

Love the video and agree with the amazing list! One thing I love is my kindle, got it from cashies for like $30 and can upload pdfs and obviously buy books and it has reignighted my love for reading that I lost in uni/adult life. Also super convinent for on the commute as it fits in my pocket.

[@ela5699]

Great video! Here are a few of my things: -various little plants, that helped me get acquainted with growing living things and experiencing the joy of a green home. -a simple embroidery set, that helped unlock a whole new access to crafts for me and the sensation of making people happy with special embroidered gifts. -as simple as it is: a pen that lies perfectly in my hand and that I enjoy writing with. -and last but not least a sleeping mask, which pretty much ended my struggle to fall asleep at night. Ps: will definitely look for a box that locks your phone away. Thats a fantastic idea. Thanks for all the inspiring videos 🤗💐

[@mewmewkissycutie1028]

A good quality alarm clock. I have the lumie sunrise alarm clock meaning it simulates the sun rising but, not waking up to a phone alarm feels very nice. You also need to be more intensional on when you wake up (most alam clocks only have 2 alarms but I guess you can snooze it)and it lets your brain wake up slowly without being bombarded by lots of information at once.

[@AnonymousOnimous]

Under $100: A white board for to-do lists (year, month, week, today, and TA-DA!). Going with that, the TA-DA! list is everything I did get done. I'm keeping up with to-do lists and organizing my time so much better now that it's easy, and I get to brag about my daily accomplishments to myself.

[@Hipsterectomy1]

One thing that changed my life for under a hundred is my climbing harness. Since I can't say my climbing shoes since they were just over a hundred haha. Seriously rock climbing got me over one of my life long fears of heights and has allowed me to push myself further. A year ago I was just getting into bouldering and terrified on the wall and this month I learned how to lead climb. If I had a time machine and went back to tell myself a year or a year and a half ago I'd be doing this, I wouldn't believe it.

[@kasselven_ink]

Your channel has been changing my life. Every night before falling asleep I watch a couple of videos and think about the message. So I end up falling asleep with a very positive mindset and willing to change my habits, my way of thinking and the way I see myself and my life. I cant think of a way to thank you for sharing everything you do, the way you do. It is admirable and genuine. Your take on life is amazing. I hope I get there one day, too

[@VirtualTurtleGames]

Items under a hundred that changed my life: - Jigsaw + drill. Yeah, for real. These items cost me €100 total, and completely opened my eyes to the possibility of DIY'ing anything I wanted. Gone are the days of buying expensive niche items, just make them yourself! - A mesh-back hat. I was a serious hat denier as a kid. When I finally bought a proper hat last year I realized what I'd been missing all this time. Sun in my eyes? NO MORE! It's amazing. - A good pillow. You simply don't know the pleasure of waking up without your neck hurting until you invest in a proper pillow. Try a few in the store, see what you like most. You'll keep it for many, many years. Same for a mattress, although that's more expensive. - Minecraft. This might sound weird, but I think this is the first videogame I purchased independently back in 2012. I was hooked, it was a creative paradise for a kid like me. This kickstarted my interest in videogame production, which lead me to learning to program, make videogame art, release my first independent game on Steam and get a job as a developer. You just cannot understate how much of an impact it can have to empower kids to follow their interests!

[@coleenbarr]

Agree whole heartedly re: jigsaw and drill. Addition = a sander. Literally, it's like $20 and I use it constantly for so many things. It has allowed me to fix basically anything. Weird section on a wall? Sand it. Weird piece of wood sticking up on something? Sand it. So good and everyone should have one.

[@VirtualTurtleGames]

@@coleenbarr A sander should definitely be on that list! Great item :)

[@natalieastle4635]

Currently- thicker guitar picks with a grip, the grip makes me less likely to drop it when my hands get sweaty practicing, and a micro mesh tea steeper, now I have no reason not to drink tea instead of soda, but it’s also better for the planet because no tea bags. Giant reusable water jug, also goes along with the less soda thing. Also an app that speaks what I type, I’m a vocalist and have been on vocal rest since Thursday and it’s helped a lot with that and just for day to day use because I get a little raspy at the end of the day, so when I use that I don’t worry as much about straining. Your book is also on the list

[@georgie750]

Absolutely love the video! The life changing things that changed my £100 are 1. An A3 artist clipboard that i can literally take anywhere. 2. A bucket hat, sun protection all around (I'm British, I don't like the sun.) 3. Herbal Tea, all of them. 4. Probably polaid camera again. Theyre just sick! 5. Pair of white Filas, great support and everyday use. 6. A good notepad app on my phone (its free but ive only properly recently.) 7. A 1 litre sized waterbottle, gotta stay hydrated. 8. Big bucket of white matt emolsion, so damn useful for everything. 9. Proper chefs knife, makes cooking so much easier. 10. Chohula hot sause.

[@Max-bm1pp]

Vids like this are why I come to your channel :) No BS, and tips that anyone can use. My top things-under-$100-that-changed-my-life: 1: a seven day pill organizer. I hate slogging through bottles to find what I'm supposed to be taking at that moment, and if I don't see them, I forget to take them. Now once a week, I set up my pill boxes for the week and leave it on the table where I can't miss it (not recommended if you've got wee ones or curious teens!) 2: an electric tea kettle: it boils so much faster than the stove and removes the "I'm-too-impatient" barrier from an otherwise pleasant self-care activity 3: MUG WARMERS!!! I have three (so far) scattered around the house. My coffee or tea staying at the same drinkable temperature all day long without the need to reheat several times a day feels so indulgent, and it lets me keep working without the distraction of cold coffee or trips to the microwave.

[@michellemartincreative]

1. The app Things 3 -- First I felt silly for spending like $30 CAD on a to-do list app when there are so many free ones out there, but it really has made me more productive. I have ADHD and have a hard time prioritizing and remembering things. Things lets me set a deadline for a task, and a separate day to do it. So I can always see how many days I have left before deadline. Sounds simple but even writing due dates on a calendar never worked for me before, I'd always stay up all night doing the thing the night before... Finally feel in control of my time! 2. Lastpass password manager on all my devices: Same as above, ADHD forgetfulness shit, now I never have to reset another password 😂 3. Nespresso machine off Facebook marketplace 4. A wool turtleneck sweater for my dog that says "Squirrel Patrol." Because he looks cute AF

[@nicolewiesner1772]

One thing that changed my life (and still haven't seen in the comments) is a good small set of kitchen knives (a chef knife, serrated knife, and paring knife). It made cooking at home easier, more enjoyable, and helped me cook more often - which is healthier and saves me a lot of money! Aside from that: - Headspace app - A large water bottle - Going to the gym with a friend - plants - notebook with dot grid and good quality paper (like moleskine) - muji fine tip pen (it's such a pleasure to take notes in) Hope this helps someone or anyone can relate to these! 💙

[@JasmineJ-SuDirector]

I've been binge watching your channel and you are so freaking wise and smart. I appreciate you sharing your knowledge for life and getting it through it the best way you know how.

[@BellydancingAmazon]

1. A pestle and mortar and a good chef's knife. I practice value per wear when it comes to clothes so why not extend it to kitchen tools. It changed the way I cook and approach cooking. You don't need the big knife set or single use applicances. 2. MDF canvasses and a foam brush, it was the first time I used chalk paint and started my new furniture painting hobby. Was a creative child but had to regain it in my 30s. 3. Running club membership. I found a way to make friends as an adult. I started to love my body and be in awe of it and I lost weight without focusing on it. 4. A5 notebooks for R20. I love taking notes when I work and these small ones are way more portable than an exam pad. I've gone through so many and actually have different ones for different things. I keep buying more when i see them.

[@AmandaDavis6130]

Some of my own items: 1. A nice pillow. Just having something comfy to rest my head on really improved my sleep. 2. Comfy walking shoes. It encourages me to be on my feet more. 3. A good backpack. I carry my stuff to work in, I travel with it, it just adds a lot of convenience to have my stuff all ready to go in one place. 4. Sturdy water bottles with interchangeable lids. Hydrate or die-drate! 5. Snow scraper with telescoping handle. Essential for facing Midwestern winters, especially if you’re short like me and need to extra handle length to reach the top of your windshield. 6. A good computer mouse. Something comfortable to use for hours at a time, especially if your only other option is a track pad. 7. Mini first aid kit. Basically just a few band-aids, a disinfectant wipe, and a pair of tweezers stuffed into a wallet-size pouch, but damn is it nice when you need it. 8. Solar/crank charger, preferably with a flashlight. From short power outages to longer blizzards, having something to keep my phone charged and a light to see by has been a godsend for me. 9. Wingspan. It’s a beautiful board game, and kickstarted my love of board games as an adult, which in turn has got me to spend more time playing games with my family and friends instead of just watching tv or the like. (For a less complex but still dang adorable game, I recommend Sushi Go) 10. Crochet hook and yarn. Okay I’ll admit I’ve definitely spent more than $100 on yarn at this point, but you don’t need that much to start out with and it gives me something that is both calming, and results in something cool at the end!

[@stickybeaker]

A daily gratitude list. I have cold AND hot water available in multiple rooms of my house. I'm grateful for that.

[@isabelcorpus8753]

When I’m anxious I dissociate and what’s worked for me is playing with play dough. I don’t find stress balls or knitting relaxing but kneading play dough has been the perfect sensory item to get my mind occupied and back into my body from freeze response. A starter kit is like $12 USD and has 4 colors and some little tools to vary it. Plus your nieces & nephews will think your the cool aunt/uncle lol

[@baddnoise]

drum sticks and a practice pad. it forces me to stick to a practice routine to progress, and i feel a sense of satisfaction after learning something new! the physicality of playing drums was a much needed outlet during a very stressful time in my life. don’t know where i’d be without it. drum gear past sticks and a pad gets quite pricey, but you can get a foot in the door for way less than $100.

[@dust_sucka]

100% buying Chameleon, I've recently started my sobriety counter and that sounds like a perfect way to keep it ticking, thanks!

[@dinoanastasopoulos8511]

Love this video! There's two things that immediately come to mind for me: 1) Wireless earphones. I have a pair worth about $40, and I've been able to listen to podcasts so much because of them, which in itself changes my life. I can listen while cooking, cleaning, whatever really, and I never have the problem of cables. 2) Good quality water bottle. I have a double walled stainless steel one, and it's dented and scratched as hell but I take it with me wherever I go and drink a shit load of water.

[@AyjayPerson14]

It feels excessive and maybe a little bougie, but having a bottle of hand/body lotion in all the most-frequently used rooms in my house has been amazing because then I actually remember to use it and my skin has never been happier! I also live in the middle of Canada, so dry skin is such a common nuisance.

[@alxndria1]

I’m like this with lip balms. Keep one in the nightstand, one in my bag, one by the sofa etc.

[@AyjayPerson14]

@@alxndria1 Yes, me too! So handy!

[@RaederlePhoenix]

1. Mason jar with lid and straw for drinking water easily at night even without sitting up. 2. 300 watt heat lamp for keeping my feet warm in the winter 3. Upright (device that vibrates when you slouch to improve posture) 4. Thrifted $5 humidifier plus a $20 timer to keep my air from drying in the winter (dramatic sinus health improvement) 5. My first adult coloring book (which inspired me to create and publish my own Waveward Dreams) 6. I've got a game on my list too: Conscience, The Game of Ethical Quandaries 7. Powerful $60 window fan back when I lived in a non-a/c attic; changed everything! 8. Dripline system plus timers for my potted outdoor plants (total system was over $100, but I got it started for around $70); no more dying plants and no more wasting time watering (I set it to run for 2 minutes a day)

[@ashtonraether5215]

What a lovely list. It's inspired me to get a new yoga mat. Mine is a weighted blanket. I'm autistic and it's the most effective tool I have for recovering from sensory meltdowns aside from my phone. Also? Sleeping with one is top notch, it improves my quality of sleep by at least 20% which is really important because I'm narcoleptic. (Even if you're not who doesn't want better sleep?)

[@rolts94]

My Kindle. So much easier to bring it around, no waiting for shipping, books arrive instantly on the reader, can read at night because its got backlight. I read even more now. Love it. Miss the smell of the books, but it is so much more practical.

[@eagle-wingedturtle201]

1) a roll of chicken wire that I used not only to fence areas of my garden to keep animals out, but also to make the easiest and best composter ever. (Just attach the wire to itself in a loop). I have very little garbage because most of it goes right in the compost, and then I don't have to buy a bunch of dirt each season. 2) it was free because i checked it out of my library: Ina May's guide to childbirth really helped me get my head around having a baby and get rid of some of the anxiety that can work against you in the process. 3) Grocery items like ginger root and bread yeast. These are items people around me ask what they are, and I tell them what they are and why I get them. I bake my own bread (and other stuff like pizza crust and cinnamon rolls), which is incredibly different than the garbage with a long shelf life. Fresh ginger is also totally different and very versitile. Also you can sprout it and grow more for yourself. 4) Garlic and potatoes: these were really cheap from the grocery store, cheaper than the garden section for their "seeds" but they are some of the easiest things to grow a ton more of just by sticking them in the ground. They gave me the knowledge of the fantastic abundance of nature. I live in a city where a lot of people go hungry and there's a lot of reliance on ngos ro feed people. This started my journey of learning how food shortages and inaccessibility are all manufactured, and how it is a political, not a logistics issue when people have to worry about their next meal. 4) Clipboards. I've talked to tens of thousands about the issues that are important to me over the years, but it started with my clipboards being the objects that allow me to keep going. Never underestimate the power of a clipboard to turn a person from a rando into an official organizer. 5) a regular old notebook and a regular old pen and (bonus) a wall- mounted calendar board. These are all very cheap items, but with myself and my family members always so busy and invested in a lot of things, it is really important to keep dates and thoughts organized and available. I have a terrible memory and would never be able to go half the places or get half the stuff done I want to do without being organized and literally on the same page with the fam. 6) a planned meal out to discuss things like finances. We do it like once or twice a year, and it was a tip I learned from someone else. Financial arguments are one of the top reasons for divorce, and so we we put some effort towards this in a neutral location where a meal is guaranteed without any focus being drawn away by having to cook and do dishes. 7) My pair of used rollerblades. Through high school and college and for some time after these were my transportation to most places. They kept me in good shape and it was a lot more fun to travel this way.

[@hahaha5513]

A coffee mug heater for me desk (warm coffee for hours), a basket for my not clean but still not dirty enough clothes (to replace the heap in the corner), nice insulated water cup with straw (am so hydrated now wow), an office printer for home (writing thesis + covid work from home = need printer thats easy double sided)

[@__led]

Omg the not clean but not quite dirty basket is an amazing idea. I am taking this, thank you!

[@hahaha5513]

@@__led yes!!!! It makes tidying so much easier

[@natashabanks13]

Chicken timer, I like to set a timer when I'm cleaning or cooking and having a timer that's not in my phone has helped so much. Also a "to put away bin" so when I am tidying one room of my house I can put any items that don't go in that room in the bin to be put away after. I am notorious for wandering from room to room and half finishing tasks. "The stay in one room bin" has been so helpful. Also a fancy glass to drink not alcoholic drinks from. I picked up a gorgeous set of crystal coup glasses that I'll drink soda water or kombucha from. It's helped me cut down on habitual drinking, by making non alcoholic beverages seem more special and something to "wind down" with.

[@intensemaster]

Great video! Another idea would be a timed lock (like a padlock), instead of a lock box. This would allow you to put it on a range of sizes, such as purses, backpacks, suitcases, briefcases, etc. This would make it a lot more portable, and you could theoretically lock away just about anything with a big enough container/bag. This isn't something I've used. Just an idea I had while watching the video. I googled it and it turns out they are a real thing, so I can't say I invented it or anything.

[@thefairyafrodite617]

Buying a deck of tarot cards completely changed my life and it was less than $20! Whether you are into spirituality or not, the story of the tarot is all about you going through cycles in life. It was a really good reminder that life always has high points and low points and that you are always free to begin a new cycle again. I also learned that my subconscious mind works well with archetypes (like the hermit, queens and kings, etc) and it also really loves visual art/illustrations. Knowing this about myself, I knew your book would be very effective for me before I even read it!

[@chriscafferkey7736]

Thanks. In my sixties, have tons of struggles but still benefitting from your videos. My son (ADHD) will too when I get him to watch. And I posted on facebook praising you highly. From across the pond.

[@helenalderson6608]

I tiled my keys a few years back and it was great. When it was time to re-tile, the newer device was inconsistent and I frustratingly could find my keys as easily. What the tile taught me was to be mindful of my keys and to check for them at the big transition spots (like before leaving work, before locking the door and heading out). So, Tile taught me to mind my keys better because the technology became unreliable. 😂😂

[@amarinatoby]

This is a fantastic list! And quite a few things that I have already invested in. I also love: 1. Loop earplugs - a random Instagram ad purchase that ended up being a great decision. 2. Dreamymoons Year of Growth - which combines journalling with weekly/monthly/yearly planning.

[@matthewjwoods95]

I'm late to the game, but having a morning journal has changed my life tremendously. Each morning, I fill two pages with my rambling thoughts, dumping them onto the page so that I have more mental capacity for the day ahead. The best part is that you only need to spend 50 cents on a notebook and $1 - $2 on a pack of BIC pens and then you are good to go!

[@Hannarosebaker]

Woo newcastle!.. addiction is a huge struggle so glad your still here with us and thank you for helping us too 🥰

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