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My cork yoga mat! I couldn't do poses/downward dog the same way without the grip that cork has, and found it super frustrating. Makes me actually do yoga which is essential to me not getting injured from my other sports. Investing in good sporting equipment *can* make it more enjoyable, keep you healthy and make it safer.
The idea that we can have good and bad purchases is such a privilege and once I was aware of this (not to long ago) I overthink every purchase, in a good way :)
My mum gave me her kindle when she upgraded to a larger screen(eye issues😢), and it has been amazing! Even just being able to borrow books from my library and read them on the kindle instead of my little phone screen has been such a big thing for me!
I went through my whole house and laid out the 10 things I owned that I felt added the most to my life, or gave me the most joy. It was a revelation, highly recommend doing this.
@Mary Charlebois Yeah, we should definitely think more about it as well, haha. Can you imagine a bunch of over-thinkers gathered together? Nothing would ever get done 😂😂
"Over thinking seperates the body from the mind. Withering your intuition, letting opportunities pass you by" i think of these song lyrics when i catch myself thinking circles around a situation.
I finish every entrance of my journal giving myself a hug. Writing it down and actually auto-hugging myself. It's cheesy but it's my way of affirmation/love message to myself 💖
That sunrise alarm clock is the best thing I've ever had! Being able to wake up with bird sounds and a gentle light has made my mornings so much better. Especially during winter times when the mornings are darker.
My best purchases: menstrual cup because duh, barefoot running shoes which really got me moving, ergonomic baby carrier which gave me back some independence, satin pothos because for ten dollars I have a beautiful plant I can't kill that is transforming my house into a jungle, basic hypoallergenic stud earrings I can wear 24/7 so I feel pretty more often, a dotted notebook so I can organize and create however I want that day, a good digging fork for the garden, a crockpot because good food doesn't have to be labor intensive, and a ChuckIt for our dog because boarder collies need to run way more miles than I do. There are always more but that's off the top of my head...
I just bought a refurbished e-reader! I got a kobo rakuten and not only is it refurbished but it's not Amazon! I highly highly recommend them for anyone looking for an e-reader but not wanting to support Amazon💖
I used to work at my university processing the e-waste on campus and I literally got a kindle out of the trash! Still have it now and it's been the best trash find to date lol
I've been using a Remarkable e-journal for years now and it's been such a paper saver! Especially in grad school as a scientist where I read tons of PDF articles, being able to read and annotate them without printing them has been so transformative
I find her also very appropriate to listen to when you learn the language. Clear pronounciation and a very articulate and eloquent way of talking 🙋🏻♀️😄
My air fryer, in college I lived with 6 other girls and one of them had one so it was so nice to get used to it. When we graduated I was lost without it, so I went and bought myself one and my life has been changed forever!!!
I received one for Christmas this year and agree it is particularly useful in winter, especially here in the Pacific Northwest where the weather gets so grey and rainy
My #1 is our juicer, which I got 6 months ago and now use everyday first thing in the morning. It just makes my body feel so clean in the morning, before I've eaten any food. Also makes my digestion work wonderfully. #2 my ceramics. I adore my special pieces and use them everyday to eat from; they were not cheap, but they make every meal delightful.
The best purchase I ever made was a flight to London, for similar reasons for your flight, just in reverse. BUT as far as a tangible physical thing that was my best purchase, it was a pair of matching duvets & quilts. No longer do my spouse and I fight over how warm of a quilt to use, no more do I wake up freezing cold because someone has stolen all the duvet. Two duvets is the answer, I love my spouse, but I also love sleep and having a warm bum.
Go Blue! Do pets count as a "purchase"? If so, mine is adopting my dog! She reminds me to take pleasure in the little things and of course offers so much love!
An organicup and my dry robe, switching to reusable period products has too many benefits to list, and the dry robe has meant I go river swimming almost daily in the winter, which has been incredible for my mental and physical health :)
My Birkenstocks- I used to run through a pair of sandals every summer but I've had these for 4 years now and they are perfect, and just get comfier. Aeropress - makes tasty coffee at home so I save money, plus it's tiny and takes up no space Good quality non stick wok with a lid - replaced so many pots and pans for me. You can cook anything in there!
I love my Kindle! (I did buy a refurbished version of what I think was the latest model at the time, which cost less and was literally exactly the same.) For a few months last spring, the library was completely closed, bookstores were closed, and shipping was very all over the place, so there was nowhere to get physical books. I bought and borrowed a lot of books on Kindle and it was a lifesaver. (I still like physical books, but my Kindle is the waterproof version, so I can read it in the bath and that's HUGE)
I was given a Fitbit from a friend and I found very quickly how obsessed I became with my step goals. It started stressing me out, instead of what walking should have been doing. I got rid of it. I haven't looked back.
First of all: bought my first journal more than 5 years ago and honestly, it is a life-changing practice. And writting it by hand is absolutely a must for me - could never switch to an electronic version so this "disposable" object will still be a part of my life ;P Secondly: I am now doing my exchange semester and my boyfriend borrowed me a Kindle...I was always opponent because I love the feel of a real book by my lord, I has never been more grateful for anything anyone gifted me (even temporarily). This is just THE BEST thing that happened to me - I can read wherever, it is light and actually it made me read more too! A fantastic tool ;D . Anyways, thank you for sharing these with us! Lots of love! Hope you're staying safe and enjoying these weird times as much as you can!
❤️ I really love my microfiber cloths for cleaning because I thought I'd never give up paper towels and they remind me that I have and it's been years now! Silly but I always think about how I was able to make that shift when I use them.
When you described the relationship with your boyfriend, I felt so happy. I can share the same with my boyfriend and I'm so happy someone else is that lucky too. I wish everyone to find THAT one person 💖
I was able to find one of those 70s flipping number clocks that has a built in radio at a local yard sale for like 3 bucks and it has been the best purchase. Good alarm clocks are the best things.
I love the Libby app that I use on the tablet my hubby bought me. It lets me check out up to 8 E-books and/or Audio books per month at my local library, using my library car number, from my home. So I get to read the latest books but don't have to use the gas just to drive to the library. Our *area is not bike friendly at all. Many people get hit in our area, so I def can't do that!
My best purchase this year is an inexpensive drill. I've found I can do a lot of repairs around the house myself now and am looking forward to trying many new projects and hobbies with it this spring!
Behind every woman is a good drill... haha... funny, but so true!! Good quality tools close at hand make doing household projects and repairs so much more enjoyable 🔨🪛🔧 and it saves the torque on the wrists... which is important to us gals as the years fly by.
I am not a morning person either and I too bought the exact same alarm clock in January! Wow, it has completely changed my life. I love waking up to birdsong - gently! I now feel more awake, earlier than ever before, this has enabled me to read and meditate before I get up 😌
@@mouse72x the one we have is the Lumie body clock 150. There are various versions with different prices and functionality but I am really happy with this one. The sunrise/sunset is nice and gradual and I only ever choose birdsong or crickets so I don't need loads of alarm options!
My sunrise alarm clock is epic, but it has only come into its own since I got a super-strong SAD lamp too! My sleeping got so bad that my mind no longer registered the light and tweety bird sounds! But putting my SAD lamp on for at least 2 hours at my desk every morning has regulated my sleep again to a happy harmony where waking up is a glorious light-filled, birdy experience!
Love this video Immy! I would personally like to champion the Kobo- its an ereader but it's a lot easier to download free books and its compatible with more than one file type. You can also often use it to access ebooks from the library!
I love my Kobo!! I think people in America can get Library books on the Kindle but it's not a feature outside the US. Which is another reason to love the Kobo. It's more international.
Another sunrise alarm clock user here! Honestly, it changed my life too, i can't recommend it enough, best healthiest calming way to wake up ever invented!
I LOVE my sunrise clock. I realized last year when living in a home with good lighting in my bedroom that I wake up with the sun. Fast forward to my new apartment, and there's no good lighting in our bedroom. To the rescue, the sunrise alarm clock. This week I've fallen off the wagon on waking up with it, but I'm also on my moon so I'm being gentle with myself about it.
Great video, thank you Immy! The part about your boyfriend was very touching 🥺 I totally agree that the important thing to bear in mind is the value that the item brings (or will bring) to our life - or not..
For me it would probably be my crosscountry ski! I have used them almost every single days during winter (Canadian winter🥶) and they helped me forget how long and cold winter can be✨
I still love my Apple Watch, but I turned off all the “activity” notifications finally. They were just upsetting me and I enjoy it for other reasons now instead. :) (and I got it second hand from my brother - so double win!)
One of my best purchase is the menstrual cup, which I started using recently, and it's been life changing and makes periods so much easier. Also it's from a local South African business and it's black, so no staining on it 🙌
My DAME reusable tampon applicator was a great purchase- your recommendation, thank you! I can't make the switch to a mooncup so this is a happy compromise for me. I also love the Flo period products you mentioned, they are soooo soft! x
I also love journalling. One of my favourite zero waste purchases is my fountain pen, refillable cartridge and a jar of ink. I bought these things in 2005, and have never bought a pen since. The glass ink jars are recyclable or reusable, and last ages. Highly recommend!
I can't decide what is my best purchase ever. But I'm in love with my vegan baking book, so that's a candidate. :D Edit: I still use my first Smartphone, that I bought over 5 years ago. That was a good investment.
I have started using a habit tracker, and it is honestly life changing. It's a great tool to hold yourself accountable :) I built mine using Notion, thanks to your recommendation!
Hey Melissa, I, too, have a found a Habit Tracker to be a total game changer... and I must admit that I was a bit skeptical before trying it for myself. So glad for the positive results.
The kindle changed much for me because my hubby and I tend to wake up at different times and with it I was able to read in the morning before he got up ...this also made it easier to do something that is good for my mind compared to starting to scroll on the phone just to not wake him up by actually getting up
I really needed to hear this as motivation to finish up the minimalist game. Makes me realize I should appreciate my stuff this much. Also I’ve used a sunrise alarm clock for years. Idk if it changed my life but my body clock has been very good for the last yr and a half. I haven’t set an alarm because my body will naturally wake up by 7 or 7:30 everyday no matter what time I go to sleep for some reason haha. And that’s plenty of time before my first class.
I loved this list! Sunrise alarm clock is an absolute game changer...the tweets, the light, the mood! No more horrific iphone alarm mornings eveeer again. Deep work is such a great book. Another purchase that has absolutely changed my life are the Rider Waite tarot cards - they are so wonderful and healing to work with and help to bring out your inner intuition.
To me it's a few things, that really helped me combat my constant backpain: a futon, a decent chair (a "gaming-chair"), a blackroll ball, and a shakti mat. In addition to a physiotherapist, wo knew what she was doing, it really changed my life to the better.
My Manduka yoga mat 🙏🏼 Every time I step onto that simple rubber thing, I learn to love my body, enjoy the process and find my mind being at ease. So much better than a £5 mat that tears apart after two down dogs 😌
I LOVE your point about your coffee cup - I really relate. Such a turning point! My best purchases would be a good quality walking shoe and winter jacket! Great video! Thank you!
I know it's cheesy but it's the engagement ring I bought for my now wife. 11 years and 3 kids later it was well worth it. The kids also act as an all natural alarm clock!! 😂😂
Hey Nexusvirtue... I love the sincerity and the humour in your comment. I also wanted to say that I loved your fun comment in last Sunday’s video about Immy’s point about not being much of a snacker. Keep these great comments coming... they make my day. Thank-you 😃
I have a sunrise alarm clock and it’s a life changer, esp since I live in Denmark where 80% of the year i either have to wake up when it’s still pitch dark or close the blackout curtains to avoid waking up at 4am! I guess i have a shittier version though because the only sound settings mine as is melodic tune, birds, and birds 2 lol.
My fitness journey mirror's yours through lockdown. Couldn't adjust to working out at home.For me I needed a separate space to for fitness and I loved lifting my heavy weights. But with some dumbells and finding Caroline Girvan it's totally turned things around. Looking forward to April 12th though and getting back to my gym. Thanks for the vlog.💚
Yeees I got myself a kobo reader last year and it has been super helpful!! I like to read school stuff on it as well as regular books. It also prevents distractions that happen much more easily if I read on my laptop or on my phone. I also like Kobo because I'm able to read both my local as well as my school libraries' ebooks on it 🌻🌳✨ I have given away a lot of physical books and eventually my bookshelf as well because of it which also makes moving a lot more easy.
Hello, Immy! First of all, thank you so much for all of your content. I discovered your channel about 6 months ago and it has become my favourite. It never fails to make me feel joy, inspiration and gentle encouragement to better myself. Your mention of habits in this video triggered a question in me, not sure why I didn't think of this before: do you know of Gretchen Rubin? She writes about habits, productivity and happiness, and also has a podcast that she co-hosts together with her sister. I've only read one of her books but I do listen to the podcast quite often and it's such a rich source of micro-tips and general information that has slowly permeated my way of thinking about these topics. I don't agree with everything she says, but I do feel like there's a lot to be learned from her content. If you have a chance to give it a try, I hope you find it useful and enjoyable. Thank you!
I have never listened to Gretchen Rubin’s podcast, but I have read both of her ‘happiness books’ and i got a lot out of them. They are light reading and very enjoyable. I have to admit that I love the title “Outer Order, Inner Calm”... I just love those 4 words strung together so elegantly. I enjoyed that book a lot too. Have a great weekend.
I can so much relate about the noise problem! I'm a HSP (hyghly sensitive person) and i can not filter out sounds - at all. This makes concentrating extremely difficult without noise canceling items. Often i need to use earplugs and headphones to really cancel out all the noises. Yes, i can hear that good ... it's a curse most of the time.
Similarly to your Fitbit, I am going to delete my GoodReads account, I actually do get value from the website but since signing up, reading has become more about goals, such as how many books I can read in a year or per month and I want to move back onto the focus of reading for enjoyment, unmeasured.
Thanks again, Immy-this made me think through my purchases and my habits. I have Tiny Habits on my book shelf and plan to read it aloud with my teen boys too. I agree that my e-reader, reusable coffee mug, and good earphones are on my top 10 list. A great crossbody bag that goes with me everywhere is also on my list. Travel is a top 10 item too. I’m intrigued by the sunrise alarm clock. What brand do you have? There are so many on the market now!
This is lovely! And reminds me I have a beautiful refillable pen that I bought as biros are horrible, and its been trapped in my drawer at work for nearly a year! Must go on a rescue mission soon.
Oh, the coffee cup. 😂 The same thing happened to me when I switched to a pour over coffee set up. It saves counter space and is so much simpler to use/clean compared to the old electric drip machine. I also made the mistake of starting with the beautiful (but fragile) glass version though. I broke it, and its replacement, before getting smart and switching to a ceramic version that I now love and can use with breaking.
Loving this video! selecting the 10 more relevant things you've bought, AWESOME! I will be thinking about this in my life and I suspect it will increase the value -for me- of what I own. Thanks Immy! And BTW, the light alarm.... LIFE changer!!!! I used to LOVE mine, it made SUCH a big difference to my mornings!
I still remember summer 2014 when my sunrise alarm clock broke. I went to a shop in the town where I worked and begged them to help me fix it because I couldn’t bear the change to my phone alarm 😂 still going strong (ish, minus one broken button...) 6.5 years on! It’s about 8 years old overall 😁
Great video! I am trying to live more minimalistic, which tends to be quite difficult for me. To me it‘s very interesting you like the sunrise alarmclock so much. I tried one once, but it didn‘t work at all for me! When the small light turned on to then get lighter gradually I woke up instantly and it wasn‘t very comfortable, so I stoped using it pretty much immediately.
I haven't been able to afford the physical clock, but I found an iPad app (Light Alarm) that has been really good! It's free and uses tweeting bird sounds and has been the only app so far that has been good. Looking forward to being able to afford the physical thing though
yes, I also like to wake to different sounds during the week vs. the weekend. And "like to be up early but not getting up early", that is so true, haha ^^ And totally relate regarding the head phones :)
Some of my personal best purchases are: 1. My pencil case (and pen collection). These were important because they have made me more inclined to be productive, and have streamlined my productivity system as a student. 2. My iPad. My iPad has completely changed my life. It has fueled my love of reading via my local library’s digital collection and the kindle app. I had began to get into a reading rut, and this was able to get me out of it. 3. My headphones (and a Spotify account). This has literally saved my life, and I know that this sounds a bit over dramatic, but it’s true. I have struggled with depression ever since I can remember, and my very depressing music library somehow made me feel better. My headphones have allowed me to listen to my music without the fear of judgement.
My best purchases?....well, my iPad which I use to read books online and listen to audiobooks, watch RUclips videos and that includes yours; another is my twin size bed with an adjustable base, that was bought to help medical conditions. But I’m still not finished, planning to get a recliner also with medical conditions in mind. And the bed and future recliner is helping to start up more....a decluttering need. That helped to create more space and nothing of value to me comes in until an item no longer useful is removed. I also do journaling and have done so for the past 8 to 10 yrs. From time to time I read the entries and see the changes happen me and anything else I do.
I had a Fitbit too, it drove me crazy! I loved to see what i had done but the App to Watch connection was the worst. Sometimes i could not connect the watch to the App for weeks and it took an hour of mind blowing failiures to connect. So i got rid of it. I now use google fit.
I have an alarm clock like this, but honestly, I'm just going to sell it... See when I keep a regular sleeping rhythm, I just wake up a few minutes before I need to get up anyway. So I just set a "backup" alarm on my phone, but usually I can just switch it off right before it would go off ;)
I would love the sunrise alarm clock except for two things- the clock looks too small and without my glasses, it wouldn’t be very useful. And my boyfriend doesn’t have to wake up as early, so I’d have to put the the light somewhere sneaky where only I can sense it...
Highly interested in the alarm clock. Ive got a seething hatred for alarm clocks. I have a child though so im generally woken up by my internal senser telling me shes about to wake up
Great video! It's super boring, but my honest to god best purchase would have to be an electric blanket. No idea how I used to survive winters without one ❄😬 climbing into a pre-warmed bed feels like your soul is being hugged 🥰 Also I bought a bread maker during the pandemic and now I have hot fresh bread nearly every day 😁
For me, the best purchase is a menstrual cup, reusable cotton bud, good quality water proof shoes (I live in England), and good quality long waterproof coat of my favourite colour. Btw, Immy, do you mind sharing what kind of headphones do you have and are they good quality? On the lookout for wireless and with a mute button.
I'd love to buy a sunrise alarm clock but my partner and I are waking up at different times, so this type of gradual long waking up will wake us both. For this reason, sadly, I have to use a good old phone alarm that I can turn off quickly before it wakes him up and jump out of bed to get ready. I did switch to gentler alarm sounds though :)
Do you have a goodreads account? I waited to see on description box the things you mention here and not... Really interested in the pen and headphone...
My body somehow doesn't care if it's light, it just sleeps😆 I was far North once, other members of the group couldn't sleep because of full on sunshine, but I slept like a well fed baby😁 But I like the idea of a sun alarm clock, especially the birds. Noises always wake me up, so having chirping birds in the morning might be a good idea!
Ooooh ok so Hidden Brain is obviously my fave, but I also love Feel Better, Live More, Reply All, Reveal, Invisibilia, Ologies, Say Your Mind, and The Yikes podcast but i'm always always looking for more recs too!
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My cork yoga mat! I couldn't do poses/downward dog the same way without the grip that cork has, and found it super frustrating. Makes me actually do yoga which is essential to me not getting injured from my other sports. Investing in good sporting equipment *can* make it more enjoyable, keep you healthy and make it safer.
Lifetime passes to my family's favorite museum has been the BEST investment ever!!!!
My menstrual cup. All thanks to you Immy. Life altering! Forever grateful for your openness and the caring feeling you resonate when sharing! 🙏
The idea that we can have good and bad purchases is such a privilege and once I was aware of this (not to long ago) I overthink every purchase, in a good way :)
My mum gave me her kindle when she upgraded to a larger screen(eye issues😢), and it has been amazing! Even just being able to borrow books from my library and read them on the kindle instead of my little phone screen has been such a big thing for me!
Yess! I didn't realise you could borrow books until recently it's so great
I went through my whole house and laid out the 10 things I owned that I felt added the most to my life, or gave me the most joy. It was a revelation, highly recommend doing this.
What a cool thing to do 😎. I’m on Spring Break in a week’s time, and I think I will attempt this task. Thanks for sharing your great idea 🌸
Definitely will thank you so much for sharing xx
"I think we often underestimate just how important action is." - boy, that hit me hard, I'm such a chronic over-thinker 😁
“Chronic Over-thinkers of the World” unite and join forces... but wait, maybe we should think about it. Hahaha 😂. (I hear ya on this one Sistah 🌸)
@Mary Charlebois Yeah, we should definitely think more about it as well, haha. Can you imagine a bunch of over-thinkers gathered together? Nothing would ever get done 😂😂
"Over thinking seperates the body from the mind. Withering your intuition, letting opportunities pass you by" i think of these song lyrics when i catch myself thinking circles around a situation.
for me... PERIOD PANTS omg cannot express enough how much they have changed my life!
Omg same
I use the reusable pads and love them
Yes! For me too!
Life changing
For me it's the menstrual cup but I love the period pants while sleeping
I finish every entrance of my journal giving myself a hug. Writing it down and actually auto-hugging myself. It's cheesy but it's my way of affirmation/love message to myself 💖
That sunrise alarm clock is the best thing I've ever had! Being able to wake up with bird sounds and a gentle light has made my mornings so much better. Especially during winter times when the mornings are darker.
My best purchases: menstrual cup because duh, barefoot running shoes which really got me moving, ergonomic baby carrier which gave me back some independence, satin pothos because for ten dollars I have a beautiful plant I can't kill that is transforming my house into a jungle, basic hypoallergenic stud earrings I can wear 24/7 so I feel pretty more often, a dotted notebook so I can organize and create however I want that day, a good digging fork for the garden, a crockpot because good food doesn't have to be labor intensive, and a ChuckIt for our dog because boarder collies need to run way more miles than I do. There are always more but that's off the top of my head...
I just bought a refurbished e-reader! I got a kobo rakuten and not only is it refurbished but it's not Amazon! I highly highly recommend them for anyone looking for an e-reader but not wanting to support Amazon💖
Thanks for sharing!
I used to work at my university processing the e-waste on campus and I literally got a kindle out of the trash! Still have it now and it's been the best trash find to date lol
I've been using a Remarkable e-journal for years now and it's been such a paper saver! Especially in grad school as a scientist where I read tons of PDF articles, being able to read and annotate them without printing them has been so transformative
Ohhh this sounds amazing!
i really can't justify one but i so letch after them
Honestly, the way you articulate words, you could write such an informative, engaging and compelling book!
Agreed 💯%. I, too, really enjoy Immy’s writing and her gift with words,
I find her also very appropriate to listen to when you learn the language. Clear pronounciation and a very articulate and eloquent way of talking 🙋🏻♀️😄
OMG I love that you included your flight back to Michigan on this list. 😭😍 So sweet 💚💚💚 Experiences are always the best purchase.
My air fryer, in college I lived with 6 other girls and one of them had one so it was so nice to get used to it. When we graduated I was lost without it, so I went and bought myself one and my life has been changed forever!!!
Mine is definitely my Crock-Pot
I second the getting a sunrise alarm clock as being life changing. I've had mine for years. It is immensely helpful in winter.
I received one for Christmas this year and agree it is particularly useful in winter, especially here in the Pacific Northwest where the weather gets so grey and rainy
@@nessazee Agreed! PNW dweller, too!
My #1 is our juicer, which I got 6 months ago and now use everyday first thing in the morning. It just makes my body feel so clean in the morning, before I've eaten any food. Also makes my digestion work wonderfully. #2 my ceramics. I adore my special pieces and use them everyday to eat from; they were not cheap, but they make every meal delightful.
The best purchase I ever made was a flight to London, for similar reasons for your flight, just in reverse. BUT as far as a tangible physical thing that was my best purchase, it was a pair of matching duvets & quilts. No longer do my spouse and I fight over how warm of a quilt to use, no more do I wake up freezing cold because someone has stolen all the duvet. Two duvets is the answer, I love my spouse, but I also love sleep and having a warm bum.
Go Blue! Do pets count as a "purchase"? If so, mine is adopting my dog! She reminds me to take pleasure in the little things and of course offers so much love!
An organicup and my dry robe, switching to reusable period products has too many benefits to list, and the dry robe has meant I go river swimming almost daily in the winter, which has been incredible for my mental and physical health :)
My Birkenstocks- I used to run through a pair of sandals every summer but I've had these for 4 years now and they are perfect, and just get comfier.
Aeropress - makes tasty coffee at home so I save money, plus it's tiny and takes up no space
Good quality non stick wok with a lid - replaced so many pots and pans for me. You can cook anything in there!
You bring me joy. You are so authentic. And you're always a true trusted resource on sustainable items.
I love my Kindle! (I did buy a refurbished version of what I think was the latest model at the time, which cost less and was literally exactly the same.) For a few months last spring, the library was completely closed, bookstores were closed, and shipping was very all over the place, so there was nowhere to get physical books. I bought and borrowed a lot of books on Kindle and it was a lifesaver. (I still like physical books, but my Kindle is the waterproof version, so I can read it in the bath and that's HUGE)
I was given a Fitbit from a friend and I found very quickly how obsessed I became with my step goals. It started stressing me out, instead of what walking should have been doing. I got rid of it. I haven't looked back.
Same here ❤️
First of all: bought my first journal more than 5 years ago and honestly, it is a life-changing practice. And writting it by hand is absolutely a must for me - could never switch to an electronic version so this "disposable" object will still be a part of my life ;P
Secondly: I am now doing my exchange semester and my boyfriend borrowed me a Kindle...I was always opponent because I love the feel of a real book by my lord, I has never been more grateful for anything anyone gifted me (even temporarily). This is just THE BEST thing that happened to me - I can read wherever, it is light and actually it made me read more too! A fantastic tool ;D
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Anyways, thank you for sharing these with us! Lots of love!
Hope you're staying safe and enjoying these weird times as much as you can!
❤️ I really love my microfiber cloths for cleaning because I thought I'd never give up paper towels and they remind me that I have and it's been years now! Silly but I always think about how I was able to make that shift when I use them.
When you described the relationship with your boyfriend, I felt so happy. I can share the same with my boyfriend and I'm so happy someone else is that lucky too.
I wish everyone to find THAT one person 💖
I was able to find one of those 70s flipping number clocks that has a built in radio at a local yard sale for like 3 bucks and it has been the best purchase. Good alarm clocks are the best things.
Very cool!
I LOVE my second hand jackets (summer to winter), my sunumbrella for swimming, my cat tree made out of a drawer and my second hand kindle.
Yay someone who also likes to go to bed early to just read for hours! : D
a journal is everything. helps me work out all the anxieties, goals, happiness, sadness- everything 💙
I love the Libby app that I use on the tablet my hubby bought me. It lets me check out up to 8 E-books and/or Audio books per month at my local library, using my library car number, from my home. So I get to read the latest books but don't have to use the gas just to drive to the library. Our *area is not bike friendly at all. Many people get hit in our area, so I def can't do that!
My best purchase this year is an inexpensive drill. I've found I can do a lot of repairs around the house myself now and am looking forward to trying many new projects and hobbies with it this spring!
Behind every woman is a good drill... haha... funny, but so true!! Good quality tools close at hand make doing household projects and repairs so much more enjoyable 🔨🪛🔧 and it saves the torque on the wrists... which is important to us gals as the years fly by.
I am not a morning person either and I too bought the exact same alarm clock in January! Wow, it has completely changed my life. I love waking up to birdsong - gently! I now feel more awake, earlier than ever before, this has enabled me to read and meditate before I get up 😌
Can I ask which one it is? I really want one for next winter
@@mouse72x the one we have is the Lumie body clock 150. There are various versions with different prices and functionality but I am really happy with this one. The sunrise/sunset is nice and gradual and I only ever choose birdsong or crickets so I don't need loads of alarm options!
@@lulaboola74 thank you!
I'm always trying to create habits. Water, exercising, books... thanks for sharing your ideas! 🥰
My sunrise alarm clock is epic, but it has only come into its own since I got a super-strong SAD lamp too! My sleeping got so bad that my mind no longer registered the light and tweety bird sounds! But putting my SAD lamp on for at least 2 hours at my desk every morning has regulated my sleep again to a happy harmony where waking up is a glorious light-filled, birdy experience!
Which brand of lamp/ light intensity?
Love this video Immy! I would personally like to champion the Kobo- its an ereader but it's a lot easier to download free books and its compatible with more than one file type. You can also often use it to access ebooks from the library!
I love my Kobo!! I think people in America can get Library books on the Kindle but it's not a feature outside the US. Which is another reason to love the Kobo. It's more international.
A tent - for camping with my partner. We’ve only had it a few months and already gone on four trips with it. Totally worth it.
Another sunrise alarm clock user here! Honestly, it changed my life too, i can't recommend it enough, best healthiest calming way to wake up ever invented!
Couldn't agree more!
where did you both buy your sunrise alarm clocks!?
I LOVE my sunrise clock. I realized last year when living in a home with good lighting in my bedroom that I wake up with the sun. Fast forward to my new apartment, and there's no good lighting in our bedroom. To the rescue, the sunrise alarm clock. This week I've fallen off the wagon on waking up with it, but I'm also on my moon so I'm being gentle with myself about it.
Great video, thank you Immy! The part about your boyfriend was very touching 🥺
I totally agree that the important thing to bear in mind is the value that the item brings (or will bring) to our life - or not..
For me it would probably be my crosscountry ski! I have used them almost every single days during winter (Canadian winter🥶) and they helped me forget how long and cold winter can be✨
I still love my Apple Watch, but I turned off all the “activity” notifications finally. They were just upsetting me and I enjoy it for other reasons now instead. :) (and I got it second hand from my brother - so double win!)
One of my best purchase is the menstrual cup, which I started using recently, and it's been life changing and makes periods so much easier. Also it's from a local South African business and it's black, so no staining on it 🙌
My DAME reusable tampon applicator was a great purchase- your recommendation, thank you! I can't make the switch to a mooncup so this is a happy compromise for me. I also love the Flo period products you mentioned, they are soooo soft! x
I also love journalling. One of my favourite zero waste purchases is my fountain pen, refillable cartridge and a jar of ink. I bought these things in 2005, and have never bought a pen since. The glass ink jars are recyclable or reusable, and last ages. Highly recommend!
I can't decide what is my best purchase ever. But I'm in love with my vegan baking book, so that's a candidate. :D
Edit: I still use my first Smartphone, that I bought over 5 years ago. That was a good investment.
I have started using a habit tracker, and it is honestly life changing. It's a great tool to hold yourself accountable :)
I built mine using Notion, thanks to your recommendation!
Hey Melissa, I, too, have a found a Habit Tracker to be a total game changer... and I must admit that I was a bit skeptical before trying it for myself. So glad for the positive results.
Can u tell me wich one u use? 🙏🏼 thank u
The kindle changed much for me because my hubby and I tend to wake up at different times and with it I was able to read in the morning before he got up ...this also made it easier to do something that is good for my mind compared to starting to scroll on the phone just to not wake him up by actually getting up
I really needed to hear this as motivation to finish up the minimalist game. Makes me realize I should appreciate my stuff this much. Also I’ve used a sunrise alarm clock for years. Idk if it changed my life but my body clock has been very good for the last yr and a half. I haven’t set an alarm because my body will naturally wake up by 7 or 7:30 everyday no matter what time I go to sleep for some reason haha. And that’s plenty of time before my first class.
Dumbbells for me too (and yoga mat) 😊 I use mine everyday while I'm watching RUclips videos. Such a good investment
I agree - sunrise alarm (which I bought around 8 years ago) changed my life! It's one of the best purchases I'm glad I ever decided to make :)
I loved this list! Sunrise alarm clock is an absolute game changer...the tweets, the light, the mood! No more horrific iphone alarm mornings eveeer again. Deep work is such a great book. Another purchase that has absolutely changed my life are the Rider Waite tarot cards - they are so wonderful and healing to work with and help to bring out your inner intuition.
Our sunrise light has CHANGED OUR LIFE! We looooove it. Especially in the dark Canadian winters! So nice to have the sunset feature, too!
To me it's a few things, that really helped me combat my constant backpain: a futon, a decent chair (a "gaming-chair"), a blackroll ball, and a shakti mat. In addition to a physiotherapist, wo knew what she was doing, it really changed my life to the better.
My Manduka yoga mat 🙏🏼 Every time I step onto that simple rubber thing, I learn to love my body, enjoy the process and find my mind being at ease. So much better than a £5 mat that tears apart after two down dogs 😌
Staples has a digital journal that I think would be really cool.. I think its called a rocket notebook or something.
I LOVE your point about your coffee cup - I really relate.
Such a turning point! My best purchases would be a good quality walking shoe and winter jacket! Great video! Thank you!
I know it's cheesy but it's the engagement ring I bought for my now wife. 11 years and 3 kids later it was well worth it. The kids also act as an all natural alarm clock!! 😂😂
Hey Nexusvirtue... I love the sincerity and the humour in your comment. I also wanted to say that I loved your fun comment in last Sunday’s video about Immy’s point about not being much of a snacker. Keep these great comments coming... they make my day. Thank-you 😃
@@marycharlebois6627 thank you. That's very kind of you to say.
Awww, that's not cheesy it's lovely!
Sunrise alarm clock I have the same one as you and BOY does it change waking up. Hard agree! They do come up second hand as well!!
I am the same when it comes to waking up. It's so painful. I am very excited to try this clock! Thank you 🥱
This list is so pure🤍 love hearing about ur personal growth!
E-readers are great but I am unfortunately not a fan, I really wish I liked them because they're so convenient but I just need the physical pages
Me too
The part about your boyfriend had me on my toes....it sounded like it was going to be a proposal. 🙂 So beautiful!
I have a sunrise alarm clock and it’s a life changer, esp since I live in Denmark where 80% of the year i either have to wake up when it’s still pitch dark or close the blackout curtains to avoid waking up at 4am! I guess i have a shittier version though because the only sound settings mine as is melodic tune, birds, and birds 2 lol.
My fitness journey mirror's yours through lockdown. Couldn't adjust to working out at home.For me I needed a separate space to for fitness and I loved lifting my heavy weights. But with some dumbells and finding Caroline Girvan it's totally turned things around. Looking forward to April 12th though and getting back to my gym. Thanks for the vlog.💚
Yeees I got myself a kobo reader last year and it has been super helpful!! I like to read school stuff on it as well as regular books. It also prevents distractions that happen much more easily if I read on my laptop or on my phone. I also like Kobo because I'm able to read both my local as well as my school libraries' ebooks on it 🌻🌳✨ I have given away a lot of physical books and eventually my bookshelf as well because of it which also makes moving a lot more easy.
Hello, Immy!
First of all, thank you so much for all of your content. I discovered your channel about 6 months ago and it has become my favourite. It never fails to make me feel joy, inspiration and gentle encouragement to better myself.
Your mention of habits in this video triggered a question in me, not sure why I didn't think of this before: do you know of Gretchen Rubin?
She writes about habits, productivity and happiness, and also has a podcast that she co-hosts together with her sister. I've only read one of her books but I do listen to the podcast quite often and it's such a rich source of micro-tips and general information that has slowly permeated my way of thinking about these topics.
I don't agree with everything she says, but I do feel like there's a lot to be learned from her content. If you have a chance to give it a try, I hope you find it useful and enjoyable. Thank you!
I have never listened to Gretchen Rubin’s podcast, but I have read both of her ‘happiness books’ and i got a lot out of them. They are light reading and very enjoyable. I have to admit that I love the title “Outer Order, Inner Calm”... I just love those 4 words strung together so elegantly. I enjoyed that book a lot too. Have a great weekend.
Thank you!! Will definitely go and give her a listen, I've never heard of her podcast before!
I can so much relate about the noise problem! I'm a HSP (hyghly sensitive person) and i can not filter out sounds - at all. This makes concentrating extremely difficult without noise canceling items. Often i need to use earplugs and headphones to really cancel out all the noises. Yes, i can hear that good ... it's a curse most of the time.
Similarly to your Fitbit, I am going to delete my GoodReads account, I actually do get value from the website but since signing up, reading has become more about goals, such as how many books I can read in a year or per month and I want to move back onto the focus of reading for enjoyment, unmeasured.
Thanks again, Immy-this made me think through my purchases and my habits. I have Tiny Habits on my book shelf and plan to read it aloud with my teen boys too. I agree that my e-reader, reusable coffee mug, and good earphones are on my top 10 list. A great crossbody bag that goes with me everywhere is also on my list. Travel is a top 10 item too. I’m intrigued by the sunrise alarm clock. What brand do you have? There are so many on the market now!
This is lovely! And reminds me I have a beautiful refillable pen that I bought as biros are horrible, and its been trapped in my drawer at work for nearly a year! Must go on a rescue mission soon.
Oh, the coffee cup. 😂 The same thing happened to me when I switched to a pour over coffee set up. It saves counter space and is so much simpler to use/clean compared to the old electric drip machine. I also made the mistake of starting with the beautiful (but fragile) glass version though. I broke it, and its replacement, before getting smart and switching to a ceramic version that I now love and can use with breaking.
Loving this video! selecting the 10 more relevant things you've bought, AWESOME! I will be thinking about this in my life and I suspect it will increase the value -for me- of what I own. Thanks Immy! And BTW, the light alarm.... LIFE changer!!!! I used to LOVE mine, it made SUCH a big difference to my mornings!
I still remember summer 2014 when my sunrise alarm clock broke. I went to a shop in the town where I worked and begged them to help me fix it because I couldn’t bear the change to my phone alarm 😂 still going strong (ish, minus one broken button...) 6.5 years on! It’s about 8 years old overall 😁
Great video!
I am trying to live more minimalistic, which tends to be quite difficult for me.
To me it‘s very interesting you like the sunrise alarmclock so much. I tried one once, but it didn‘t work at all for me! When the small light turned on to then get lighter gradually I woke up instantly and it wasn‘t very comfortable, so I stoped using it pretty much immediately.
I haven't been able to afford the physical clock, but I found an iPad app (Light Alarm) that has been really good! It's free and uses tweeting bird sounds and has been the only app so far that has been good.
Looking forward to being able to afford the physical thing though
Good to see you again. Good topic too.
Thank you and thank you for being here xx
yes, I also like to wake to different sounds during the week vs. the weekend. And "like to be up early but not getting up early", that is so true, haha ^^
And totally relate regarding the head phones :)
I love my eReader too! Especially on vacation
Some of my personal best purchases are:
1. My pencil case (and pen collection). These were important because they have made me more inclined to be productive, and have streamlined my productivity system as a student.
2. My iPad. My iPad has completely changed my life. It has fueled my love of reading via my local library’s digital collection and the kindle app. I had began to get into a reading rut, and this was able to get me out of it.
3. My headphones (and a Spotify account). This has literally saved my life, and I know that this sounds a bit over dramatic, but it’s true. I have struggled with depression ever since I can remember, and my very depressing music library somehow made me feel better. My headphones have allowed me to listen to my music without the fear of judgement.
just a side note, you look gorgeous, from skin to hair!
My best purchases?....well, my iPad which I use to read books online and listen to audiobooks, watch RUclips videos and that includes yours; another is my twin size bed with an adjustable base, that was bought to help medical conditions. But I’m still not finished, planning to get a recliner also with medical conditions in mind. And the bed and future recliner is helping to start up more....a decluttering need. That helped to create more space and nothing of value to me comes in until an item no longer useful is removed. I also do journaling and have done so for the past 8 to 10 yrs. From time to time I read the entries and see the changes happen me and anything else I do.
My best purchase was an e-reader! I can put many ebooks at once. 💖
I had a Fitbit too, it drove me crazy! I loved to see what i had done but the App to Watch connection was the worst. Sometimes i could not connect the watch to the App for weeks and it took an hour of mind blowing failiures to connect. So i got rid of it. I now use google fit.
I'd say the sunrise alarm it's one of my best too!!
I have an alarm clock like this, but honestly, I'm just going to sell it... See when I keep a regular sleeping rhythm, I just wake up a few minutes before I need to get up anyway. So I just set a "backup" alarm on my phone, but usually I can just switch it off right before it would go off ;)
I would love the sunrise alarm clock except for two things- the clock looks too small and without my glasses, it wouldn’t be very useful. And my boyfriend doesn’t have to wake up as early, so I’d have to put the the light somewhere sneaky where only I can sense it...
Really enjoyed this video , all i'm wondering now is what's the make of your headphones 🤔😂😂
loved this video, i think you inspired me to start journalling again! also your curls look so healthy and lovely in this video, loving your hair!
Highly interested in the alarm clock. Ive got a seething hatred for alarm clocks. I have a child though so im generally woken up by my internal senser telling me shes about to wake up
I've had it for almost a year now and hands down it was the right decision for me!
Great video! It's super boring, but my honest to god best purchase would have to be an electric blanket. No idea how I used to survive winters without one ❄😬 climbing into a pre-warmed bed feels like your soul is being hugged 🥰 Also I bought a bread maker during the pandemic and now I have hot fresh bread nearly every day 😁
For me, the best purchase is a menstrual cup, reusable cotton bud, good quality water proof shoes (I live in England), and good quality long waterproof coat of my favourite colour. Btw, Immy, do you mind sharing what kind of headphones do you have and are they good quality? On the lookout for wireless and with a mute button.
Thank you, this was an incredibly positive and helpful video.
I'd love to buy a sunrise alarm clock but my partner and I are waking up at different times, so this type of gradual long waking up will wake us both. For this reason, sadly, I have to use a good old phone alarm that I can turn off quickly before it wakes him up and jump out of bed to get ready. I did switch to gentler alarm sounds though :)
Do you have a goodreads account? I waited to see on description box the things you mention here and not... Really interested in the pen and headphone...
“You can even choose goats...” 😅 that made me laugh for some reason. Loved the video, thank you. ☺️
My body somehow doesn't care if it's light, it just sleeps😆 I was far North once, other members of the group couldn't sleep because of full on sunshine, but I slept like a well fed baby😁 But I like the idea of a sun alarm clock, especially the birds. Noises always wake me up, so having chirping birds in the morning might be a good idea!
Immy could you recommend some good podcasts?
Been looking for new ones for some time now :)
Ooooh ok so Hidden Brain is obviously my fave, but I also love Feel Better, Live More, Reply All, Reveal, Invisibilia, Ologies, Say Your Mind, and The Yikes podcast but i'm always always looking for more recs too!
As always, I love watching your videos and your original creativity :)