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!
#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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#2
Stopped drinking, started walking 1.5-2 hours outside everyday. Key point…outside. I love life now.
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#3
I left my abusive ex!
#4
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.
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#5
Saying the compliments out loud that I was thinking in my head. With my family, friends, coworkers, random person on the street.
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#6
leaving the church i grew up in👌
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#7
Hate to be corny but getting sober genuinely changed my life
#8
Saying no when I don’t actually wanna do things
#9
Deleted Facebook and Instagram. Comparison is the thief of joy. 😌
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#10
Started imagining best case scenarios instead of worst case scenarios
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#11
Doing a quick “closing shift” before bed every night so when I wake up my house has been reset and is (mostly) tidy.
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#12
getting a cat. theyre so worth it ong
#13
Getting medicated for my adhd after 28 years.
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#14
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.
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#15
A library card. $0.
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#16
Placing the stickers instead of keeping them forever.
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#17
Defriended toxic relationships
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#18
Getting divorced.
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#19
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
#20
Losing 70lbs and going to therapy have both completely overhauled my life. I don't even feel like the same person.
#21
Getting gas on the way home instead of the morning of.
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#22
Oh dang these comments… I was gonna say dawn powerwash soap 😂😭
#23
Bought an RV, drove 7500 miles in 8 weeks visiting 28 states.
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#24
Finishing products to completion before buying new, regardless of being influenced or sales.
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#25
Focusing on getting out of debt. I don’t owe anyone a penny! So freeing.
#26
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
#27
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.
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#28
Taking a photo of the cute things in store rather than buying leading to overconsumption.
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#29
"Don't put it down, put it away"
#30
Learning to cook from scratch. I feel so confident in making my favorite meals from restaurants, but better!
#31
Separating my bill money from my fun money in two different accounts.
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#32
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.
#33
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.
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#34
Having a declutter box on the closet and donating things everytime it’s full. My home is far less overstimlating.
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#35
A fulfilling job.
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#36
Practicing DAILY gratitude and eliminating complaining.
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#37
Getting my masters degree in a 6 mos time span age 41 ✨and then earning an award for the research I did for it✨
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#38
Passing the bar exam 🥰
#39
Sticking to a budget and tracking every dime I spent. Turns out, I wasn’t broke, I was just wasting soooo much money.
#40
DELUSIONAL CONFIDENCE. Life changing.
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#41
EMDR therapy. My whole brain has factory reset. Trauma where ??
#42
Remembering that embarrassment is a mindset. $0
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#43
Saying “thank you” out loud when something good happens 🥰
#44
Going to bed at 9:30 with the children instead of staying up
#45
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.
#46
stopped drinking wine and started taking magnesium glycinate and drinking tart cherry juice in a wine glass
#47
heated blanket tbh
#48
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.
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#49
One Ferrero Rocher a day
#50
Walking 10k steps every day.
