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50 Game-Changing Things People Swear By, From $0 Quick Fixes To $5,000 Upgrades
The internet is full of great advice. You just need to know where to look (and use a little common sense while you do it).
Dietitian and business coach Deanna took her search to the comment section of her viral TikTok video, asking users to share the things that truly changed their lives, from budget-friendly hacks to worthwhile splurges. We’ve rounded up some of the best responses to pass along to you. Check them out below and upvote the ones you’d try!
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#1
Adopting an elderly rescue dog! Never had a dog before. I love her more than anything. Giving this sweet creature the best life ever is such an honor and a privilege.
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#3
Stopped drinking, started walking 1.5-2 hours outside everyday. Key point…outside. I love life now.
#4
Saying the compliments out loud that I was thinking in my head. With my family, friends, coworkers, random person on the street.
#5
When I go to bed, I make a list of things that gave me, even the slightest, ounce of happiness that day. Truly made me appreciate things so much more and it has helped my mental health tremendously.
#7
Doing a quick “closing shift” before bed every night so when I wake up my house has been reset and is (mostly) tidy.
#12
Stopped trying to climb the career ladder. The permission to just exist, clock in and out, and being present everyday was the best thing for my health
#15
Losing 70lbs and going to therapy have both completely overhauled my life. I don't even feel like the same person.
#17
Reading before bed instead of scrolling. Even if it is TWO PAGES OR listening to a podcast, even if it’s a white noise podcast. My brain is so much more clear at bedtime and I sleep better.
#26
Finishing products to completion before buying new, regardless of being influenced or sales.
#27
Taking a blood test to see what I’m deficient in and then taking the vitamins that were needed. Literally feel like a whole knew woman
#29
Started buying one gift card out of each paycheck so when Christmas came I didn’t have to spend any of my bill money on gifts. I either gifted a card itself or used it to buy gifts.
#30
Having a declutter box on the closet and donating things everytime it’s full. My home is far less overstimlating.
#32
Intentionally getting ready everyday. Even if it’s a little. The point is to at least feel a bit better than when you started getting ready. You deserve to be taken care of.
#34
Getting my masters degree in a 6 mos time span age 41 ✨and then earning an award for the research I did for it✨
#36
Learning to cook from scratch. I feel so confident in making my favorite meals from restaurants, but better!
#38
I was influenced by a hinge commercial and now I live with a random guy who hasn’t stopped bringing home flowers for a year.
#39
Sticking to a budget and tracking every dime I spent. Turns out, I wasn’t broke, I was just wasting soooo much money.
#41
sorting laundry by item type, not color. you then only have to put away jeans or sweatshirts or leggings etc, making it less overwhelming & more likely to be completed same day.
#46
stopped drinking wine and started taking magnesium glycinate and drinking tart cherry juice in a wine glass
#49
Don’t eat carbs when you’re alone. That’s it. That’s the diet. You’ll see amazing results. If you go out to dinner with friends go nuts. Just no carbs when you’re alone.
#51
Stretching every morning. Even if it’s just for 5 minutes, it’s such a good start to my day to get in tune with my body.
#53
I don’t know if this fits in what you were asking but the only thing that really changed my life last year was going back to school at my big age. I feel so fulfilled learning something new.
#54
I threw all of my socks away, bought 2 packs of white, 2 packs of black, I don’t fold socks now cause I know they’ll match.
#57
The popular size Mason Pearson brush. Helped with hair thinning imo. And running as exercise. I started with intermittent jogging. But it literally slimmed me down so fast.
#59
Stopped messaging and calling ppl. Whoever actually reached out after a few days of not hearing from me were the ones I kept in my life. You’d be amazed on how many fakes are in your life
#61
Hiring a housecleaner, daily affirmations to boost my confidence, becoming addicted to the gym/lagree, investing time into hobbies.
#62
ChatGPT. We make a planner with a different focus every month. My meals, cleaning schedule, grocery list, etc is populated and I don’t have decision fatigue.
#63
Believing in higher vibrations. I don’t waste my time on negativity. When I get mad, I thank the anger for bringing the topic to my attention.
#64
Believing in Gods ability to perform miracles even when the outcome seems absolutely, out of this world impossible.
What do you think ?
Amelia Jade 1 year ago
For me it was giving up facebook--that was huge. It's been five years. I finally started therapy for unmanaged OCD. I increased my water intake. I also started making evening walks a priority. We go out and play pickleball, or rollerskate, or basketball. But on the nights we don't do those things, we go for a walk. But I used to have nights where I couldn't get myself out the door--I was too tired. So, I'd say I was skipping that night. Then I decided if one of the family came and said, "Ready for pickleball?" Or "Ready for a walk," I would just say yes, no matter what. It sucked at first because I'd be tired and ready to stay in for the night. But after resolving to say yes, we now go out every night. If we're tired, then a 1 mile walk is our default. Instead of saying no--we just do the 1 mile. I'm now addicted to going and don't want to miss. We've started walking up to 3 miles on the nights we don't do other sports. But we never say no. We always go--even if it's just a 1 mile walk
Little Bit 1 year ago
Taking magnesium glycinate to help with my menopausal anxiety and mood swings. It has been a game changer. I had spent years trying different techniques, remedies and coping mechanisms but whatever I tried either made no difference or made things worse. I read a newspaper article about magnesium glycinate and decided to try it. I wasn't expecting it to work but after a few weeks I realised that I hadn't felt anxious or emotional for ages.
Amelia Jade 1 year ago
For me it was giving up facebook--that was huge. It's been five years. I finally started therapy for unmanaged OCD. I increased my water intake. I also started making evening walks a priority. We go out and play pickleball, or rollerskate, or basketball. But on the nights we don't do those things, we go for a walk. But I used to have nights where I couldn't get myself out the door--I was too tired. So, I'd say I was skipping that night. Then I decided if one of the family came and said, "Ready for pickleball?" Or "Ready for a walk," I would just say yes, no matter what. It sucked at first because I'd be tired and ready to stay in for the night. But after resolving to say yes, we now go out every night. If we're tired, then a 1 mile walk is our default. Instead of saying no--we just do the 1 mile. I'm now addicted to going and don't want to miss. We've started walking up to 3 miles on the nights we don't do other sports. But we never say no. We always go--even if it's just a 1 mile walk
Little Bit 1 year ago
Taking magnesium glycinate to help with my menopausal anxiety and mood swings. It has been a game changer. I had spent years trying different techniques, remedies and coping mechanisms but whatever I tried either made no difference or made things worse. I read a newspaper article about magnesium glycinate and decided to try it. I wasn't expecting it to work but after a few weeks I realised that I hadn't felt anxious or emotional for ages.
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