"you dont have to play until your finger bleed." oops

@sunarintarou1845

5 жыл бұрын

IKR

@atoscinapetrovic3126

4 жыл бұрын

Hey everyone, the best success that I have had was with the Arthurs Uke Blog (i found it on google) without a doubt the most incredible method that I've followed.

@mdmonowar7339

4 жыл бұрын

hi guys, the greatest success that i've ever had was by following the Arthurs Uke Blog (i found it on google) without a doubt the most helpful method that I've followed.

@kaviyapatel9139

3 жыл бұрын

I-

@mok0911

3 жыл бұрын

@@kaviyapatel9139 what?

no one: ukulele beginners: i was scared of dentists and the dark-

@sabrijela

4 жыл бұрын

I WAS SCARED OF PRETTY GIRLS AND STARTING CONVERSATIONS

@Jackjungsoo

4 жыл бұрын

billie eilish is my wife all my friends are turning

@ghost_rn513

4 жыл бұрын

Jack gREEEN

@therreessee

4 жыл бұрын

AND THEY COME UNSTUUUCK

@darrenkirana

4 жыл бұрын

Lately running down to the riptide

My tips for learning Ukulele are... 1) find a song to practice; I found that at the beginning, I enjoyed learning chords and progressions but that I soon got bored with just knowing chords. So find one of your favorite songs, and there are plenty of songs that use super simple chords. Even knowing one song can help you get motivated to practice everyday. 2) Practice everyday; EVERY. SINGLE. DAY. It can be for five minutes, it can be for an hour. But if you practice every single day soon it becomes a habit. Right now, I find myself picking up the ukulele at completely random times, I'll even crave playing it at random times. And finally. 3) Have fun with it; Don't force yourself to practice if you're not feeling it. If you dread playing the ukulele, then you won't want to continue learning it. And that reaches the end of this comment. Congratulations if you've made it this far. You're a dedicated reader, and I commend you. Happy playing!

@anonomousdoughnut3169

6 жыл бұрын

ShoshiTrains thanks for the advice

@ku4623

6 жыл бұрын

ShoshiTrains I practiced using my own song called 'Why'd you steal from my lemon Tree?'

@jasmine3847

6 жыл бұрын

To be honest, I just started playing it yesterday, and I find it so fun. I can already play the basics of Riptide on beat after a few minutes of warmup and practice! I still need to learn how to strum correctly, but I love it

@jaylagarrison9177

5 жыл бұрын

ShoshiTrains Thank you, I started yesterday and I practiced for about two and a half hours 😂 and this morning I just picked up my Ukelele and started playing. I love to play it and I hope soon I will progress and get better!

@dotdot7911

5 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

"Now that this intro has lasted longer than the twenty one pilots hiatus" toO SOON ELISE TOO SOON

@Ella-rg5dg

6 жыл бұрын

That was gold (i need to stop)

@desirae6609

6 жыл бұрын

So the intro will never stop? I’m sorry

@lexielou3242

6 жыл бұрын

I literally screamed when she said that.

@LunaCorn11

6 жыл бұрын

I would of if I was phyco but ur not phyco

@LunaCorn11

6 жыл бұрын

LOL

1:26 Be commited! 3:10 it's gonna be painfull! 4:45 record your practice! 5:51 motivation / listen to inspiration! 6:21 rethink using app tuners! 7:23 HAVE FUN! Learn a song that you like! 8:45support! 9:31 proforming live! Ahhhh that TOOK A LONG TIME hope this helps

@suheiras8752

4 жыл бұрын

Paige Dumart Hahahah thank youu♥️♥️♥️

@jasperdeclercq7332

3 жыл бұрын

It helps

@lookythisuke

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, sweet human!

@mok0911

3 жыл бұрын

STAY IN SCHOLE PLEEEEEASE

@jesuslovesyou2616

2 жыл бұрын

Jesus died for your sinssss

Honestly,people say "learning the ukulele is easy"but it all comes with practice and I think that this video will really open people's eyes that without the motivation and time and practice,learning the ukulele could take years.I started learning in December last year and now I think that I have improved massively because the amount of times I practiced and the hours I practiced.Sure,it might be difficult to find that small spark of motivation to pick up your ukulele and try playing but in the end it's truly rewarding to learn a new song or maybe even a chord that was really difficult at first.If you are a beginner reading this,don't give up,keep practicing and keep trying because nobody can magically be amazing at something,learn songs you truly enjoy and that aren't too difficult and progress from there.

OH YOU ARE THE UKULELE MASTER!

@addybear6230

4 жыл бұрын

LOL

@user-sv7pj8zt6s

4 жыл бұрын

Yea shes cool and all but have you seen taimane

@madwillard8022

4 жыл бұрын

When she doesn’t even pronounce it right 🤦‍♀️

@janisiakeene8938

4 жыл бұрын

I agree with this comment

@mexico3484

3 жыл бұрын

The ukulele teacher: am I a joke to u?

So I was talking to my parents about me wanting to play the ukulele and yesterday my dad (who was very happy that I picked up his guitar to learn to play it) said he wanted to buy a ukulelee and tomorrow we're going to a music shop to look for one so I'm really happy and I am definitely going to use your advices💕

I’m getting a ukulele tomorrow, and this video really helped me. You are the reason I’m getting a ukulele. I’m going to watch many of your videos to guide me. Thank you so much ♥️♥️

@buttyz9913

6 жыл бұрын

Rilyn’s World you're welcome

@slake0

6 жыл бұрын

Your welcome

@buttyz9913

6 жыл бұрын

Spencer Lake you're*

@mason9914

4 жыл бұрын

whats the update did you stick to it

@unallamaa

4 жыл бұрын

Did you get good?

Congrats on 200K, Elise! And such great advice - I completely agree about practicing and how it can be a bit more difficult to start up again after stopping for several days. Consistency is never easy, but always worth it! :)

@justinwilliamson5648

6 жыл бұрын

DYLAN LAINE WATCHES ELISE!?!?!

@flyingmango9284

6 жыл бұрын

DYLAN LAINEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@EliseEcklund

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!!

@anneeeeeeeee24

6 жыл бұрын

hi I'm you're subscriber to I'm happy you know Elise

@potatoangry1073

6 жыл бұрын

Grait is it rrighht? Im nout fluentt in enngglishh justt peas coment am i rrighht? sory

“And she has this really cool soccer ball chair that swivels” She turns around and she is wearing a hockey shirt

The best part of staying up late is seeing your fav KZreadrs upload

@erufernandez2082

6 жыл бұрын

exactlyyy

I think you are a wonderful person and role model. I have 25+ years of experience working as a secondary teacher and see the best and worst behaviors among my variety of students. You are positive, supportive, uplifting and encouraging without setting impossible expectations. I appreciate your ukulele videos since I also play, but your channel is so much more than just a music lesson. I appreciate your outlook on life. Just thought I would share the kindness.

Thanks This helped That tøp joke was low But i laughed

can you please do another video where you use comments to form a song? i love those ones!!!

My first ukulele is on it's way! I'm getting it this friday. I'm so excited!!!

@EliseEcklund

6 жыл бұрын

I'm so excited for you! Yayyy

@vanessa-mk7dj

5 жыл бұрын

Eska how has it been?

@nurailidepaepe2783

4 жыл бұрын

(i know it's been a year but) i'm getting one this tuesdayyy

@lila6396

4 жыл бұрын

Eska I know it’s been a year but update please!!

@abbyhuss7625

3 жыл бұрын

how’s it been

2:23 I know we are all busy, we have school and we have jobs” *cries in coronavirus*

this is really good elise !! the minute i picked up my ukulele i realized i was left handed, so i had to switch the strings and luckily on my first try i was connected to it and i could actually do it right away !! to everyone else tryin’ it out; good luck !! i love you all and i believe in you :>

@buttyz9913

6 жыл бұрын

fae wait I'm left handed too, so I can't play a ukelele?

@pandachan3223

5 жыл бұрын

@@buttyz9913 you can learn the way the right handed people do, but it is much more complicated to acquire muscle memory

@buttyz9913

5 жыл бұрын

Nora Universe haha yeah i actually got a ukulele and when i first picked it up i used the right handed way so its all good 😁 maybe i’m ambidextrous lol

@lu8440

4 жыл бұрын

*m8* same! I’m left handed but I figured I could try it right handed, and it worked!

Elise: I am not calling myself a ukulele master or anything Me: I really honestly truly think you are a master.

I have been playing trumpet since I was 6, took lessons until this year and been playing guitar and taking lessons since I was 11. Now I bought my first ukulele to just do something different and learn something new. I already learned two songs in the last two days and it brings me so much joy to play it and listen to the happy sound of the ukulele. Thank you for your videos, they are great. Easy to follow and a have wide variety of songs. The best advise I can give for learning a new instrument when you are extremely busy and have little time is to just play a few minutes between different tasks. To play parts of songs I struggle at 5 minutes in my study breaks really improves my playing. Hopefully helpful to some ☺️

„An hour of playing is a long time, we have school, we have jobs” Me playing 3 or 4 hours a day during quarantine...🙃😂

@mipipiisraelihardd4914

4 жыл бұрын

Is it easy ? I just ordered a ukulele

@bhagmanchanda4215

4 жыл бұрын

Same here.I get so bored in quartine and I just play my ukulele the whole day like the whole DAY

@bhagmanchanda4215

4 жыл бұрын

@@mipipiisraelihardd4914 your fingers will hurt a bit in the starting but then it will be fine in some time ok so you just need to practice

@artisticallylys279

3 жыл бұрын

@@bhagmanchanda4215 same, playing the uke has helped me so much w stress and I can play it for hours

@bhagmanchanda4215

3 жыл бұрын

SAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Could you please do a ukulele tutorial on we don’t believe what’s on tv by twenty one pilots??

@dennisdaley8921

6 жыл бұрын

Lydia Clark the Ukelele teacher on KZread teaches it easily. 😄

@dennisdaley8921

6 жыл бұрын

Also the easiest way to play is the chords F,G,C,C the whole song with the strum pattern DDUDU

@libbyjohnson2259

6 жыл бұрын

Lydia Clark I JUST ASKED THE SAME THING LOL ❤️

I just got a ukulele for my birthday yesterday and I’m loving it .. I love your channel and your tutorials !! Thank you soo much !! 😍😍❤️❤️😘😘 love from India !!

@unicornisland8697

6 жыл бұрын

Arundhathy Varma Happy Birthday!🎉

@nebu1a686

5 жыл бұрын

How is it now? Is it your first instrument?

I’m on my second month learing uke , and i never went through a situation where i lost motivation , i grab my uke everyday to play , even when my finger hurt , i still play . After i bought my uke I learned party favor-billie eilish right away.. took me 2 days to play the whole song but a week or so to master that 1 song , of course everyone is different about the progression, there still a lot of chord I can’t play yet :) but it’s really fun and i don’t regret buying a uke , sorry bad english just wanted to say no not give up !

also, if you are getting bored with playing, write a list and try to MEMORIZE 20 more songs by so and so time. i’m doing a month, i only have 17, but, i’m really proud for memorizing them and now i remember why i loved playing it 6 months ago. 100% would recommend

@jelise3129

5 жыл бұрын

leah8jean good job

You are the original reason I started playing! Anyone from 2020?

The hiatus joke made me laugh. Thanks for that 🙃

So happy you've reached 200k! Congrats!! I've started playing the ukulele since Christmas and your videos have helped me out a lot ♡

Watching one of your videos actually inspired me to play the ukulele! Now I enjoy playing along to your tutorials.

i want to learn to play ukulele bc of tøp and having you mention them made me really happy. i really enjoyed this video

I’ve been playing since November and I can say that I have practiced basically every single day and it’s paid off for sure! I’ve fallen in love with playing and I’ve been watching your videos since the beginning and it’s amazing how far I’ve come. Thank you so much I love you 🙌❤️❤️❤️

I started playing ukulele 2 months ago, and wow thank you so much for everything, your advices, your covers, tutorials, your happiness and basically everything :)) You help and motivate me so much playing, I play every single days, at first I was doing 2 hours but now I usually go for one cause I have my exams to work on and stuff (fascinating ikr) and yeah at first my fingers were hurting but now I don't feel any pain anymore which is really cool. I record myself at least once a week and just in that short amount of time I (and my family) can clearly see the progress, they're all really surprised because they though I would give up really quickly but I didn't and litteraly fell in love with this instrument, thank you again Elise :) Love from France

You were my inspiration for playing the ukulele. Its getting delivered on the 7th. It's a starter because Ive never played before. It's just to see how much I'll like it. I love watching your videos. Thank you for making them💕

I am getting my uke in the mail TOMORROW.. been watching before I even got interested. Didn’t really know what you were ever talking about but I loved your style. I have been binge watching your videos all week... so excited... thank you Elise!!! ❤️

Hey, I’m 67 and if I can learn, so can you! Been playing for 3 months and can play at least 4 songs comfortably. I practice every day for 20-30 minutes. I LOVE IT! So will you, don’t give up!

@miisora.

4 жыл бұрын

your 67?

@lopezeuryalvarez2264

4 жыл бұрын

Hi 67

i’ve been playing cello for three years about, so when i started playing ukulele at the beginning of fall i already had calluses, and watching a shit ton of ukulele videos in advance helped me to get a good understanding of how to play ukulele in general (and obviously still watched ukulele videos to get more understanding) however i have been struggling to find the time, i already have to practice cello for 30mins a day, and i have very limited screen time so when i do get screens i want to make the most of it and i also have a very early bedtime, but i’ve been practicing as much as possible!!!! :) thank u for this video elise!

"Go listen to an artist that inspires you" *watches your videos*😂

You are the reason why I started ukelele Before I hated any kind of guitar or uke but then I discovered you and now I love it sooo much that I love it more than piano. AND I LOVE PIANO

I literally picked up my old ukulele to learn tears of lemonade and you being my inspiration❤️

thank you for the advice skshkjbmnn i practice playing my uke every day, for as long as i feel i should. some days it’s fifteen minutes, others it can be up to about an hour and a half. it depends on my schedule and motivation that day. i love playing my uke, i love hearing the music, and it’s become a huge part of my life. i constantly watch your videos, and honestly, i love them. playing the uke is one of my favorite things to do. it’s a way of relieving stress and anxiety, which is great. thank you so much for all the great advice. i’ll keep it all in mind. trying to play new chords scares me. i usually try transposing the chords or finding an easier version of the song rather than trying to stretch my fingers into crazy positions. but i try to practice those as well.

Around the 8 and half minute mark you gave a piece of advice that I was already following. When I started (like 2 or so weeks ago) I was very lucky to have found a weird niche of ukulele tutorials for nirvana songs before my uke arrived. There's a lot of good ones I love that you can't find, but there's also a few good tutorials of classics. So when it arrived I went straight away to trying to learn songs I love. I've since found out that a few aren't as simplistic as some recommended beginner songs but I kinda don't care because the struggle is worth it.

You are my inspiration I’m getting a ukulele TOMORROW I’m so excited and nervous U make me wanna learn because you are amazing I’ve watched your older videos and newer videos you have made a great improvement YOU inspire me

I’m getting a uke for Christmas! I’m actually so excited, you are the reason I wanted one in the beginning! ❤️

This was very useful :D I have had my ukulele for almost 1 month and you have helped me a lot with it. Thanks to you I’ve learnt a lot of songs and tips

I got my ukelele on Christmas and started practicing everyday in January, it didn't feel like an obligation because I really liked it. I remember how at first I only used single strums and I struggled in the G, but in some point in my second month I was already using strumming patterns and singing at the same time, now I'm working in bar chords though I get some of them like B and Bb. I really think you are the one who inspired me to practice (is it practise) and be patient and had faith in me, so thank you. I'm really glad I found your Girls/Girls/Boys guitar tutorial long time ago and stayed.

THANK YOU SO MUCH! My mother got a Soprano Ukulele for me and it’s coming the 24th and I’m super excited however I was nervous because I’ve never even TOUCHED one before... so I needed this THANK YOU!

I just got one so far your the only one I can find to show me how to play it mines not a great one but it's a new challenge I played guitar for years your a big help

Thank you for this video Elise! I bought a cheap ukulele for Christmas and I fell in love immediately! I went out and bought a proper concert ukulele and I’m practicing 30 minutes a day including music theory and history of the instrument. My reasons were for personal and professional development and creative therapy. My next step is to join or find a ukulele club near my area. The last one will be to perform in 2 years at a public event. But In the meantime, I’d love to just perform in front of my preschool students! This video was so encouraging! 💕🌺🎵

i saved up for ages to pay for a ukulele myself and now im getting it on Saturday yay

@spacecowboyXD

4 жыл бұрын

Got mines today also.... good luck

@bobacloud7039

4 жыл бұрын

@@spacecowboyXD thank you 😊

lol you are the original reason I was inspired to learn. i wanted a uke for years but your videos made me finally do it :3 very happy i did

I am super excited right now because I decided to get a ukulele and have been bingewatching your videos!

Your advice is so helpful I'm literally getting my ukulele in 2 days and I can't wait to watch ur videos and learn

Thanks these tips are really good! I have only been playing for about 6 months and your videos help me so much

This was the best video you could have uploaded, I just got my first ukulele last night. I’m super excited! ❤️

@EliseEcklund

6 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!! I'm so excited for you!!:)

The artist who inspires me to play the uke is you Elise!

I started playing the uke this summer. It was definitely painful at first. But now I'm about to get my 2nd uke. Dedication is definitely important. I'm still not very great at it but it is so much fun! I love it! Grace VanderWaal was the one who inspired me to play. I had already wanted to play a little bit before her but once she came along I knew I HAD to play it! ❤❤❤

this feels like a cozy pep talk with a friend

I just got a ukulele yesterday, I have played it alllllll day today. My fingers are killing me and when I saw your uke it just made them hurt more😂😂😂 I am loving it though, and I was inspired by you. Love you Elise!

I just got a Luna ukulele today!! I have been playing non-stop I'm so excited to improve. I found your channel a couple days ago and have been inspired to play the ukulele! :)

@EliseEcklund

6 жыл бұрын

That's awesome!! I'm so happy to hear that you're inspired to play:)

She is so humble about her amazing talent she is the best ukulele player I have ever seen

You inspired me to learn to play the ukulele :3 I'm thinking of getting one soon because when you play it in your videos it just looks so fun! Thanks for inspiring me and possibly some other people into learning to play the uke!

U r so good and u encourage me to learn new songs all the time... I love the fact that u think about ur viewers and make videos that will solve their exact problem. Wishing u all the best for ahead and waiting for u to hit a million soon ..... With love,Anuva

Else, I am WAYYYYYY late to this video but you are the one who inspires me to play and got me started in the first place!!!!

I’ve been playing the uke for a good 10 months, but I’m still watching this bc I love Elise

Thank you for this video. Sometimes I feel like I will never be able to perform in front of other people and then I get insecure even when I practise alone. I have been seriously playing since the beginning of quarantine and now I know how to play almost every chord, but sometimes my hands bug, especially when I know someone's listening to me 😂 I won't give up, though. Let's keep up, guys!

I actually want ukulele for Christmas and your the one who inspired me to get it so I guess I’ll come back and watch your videos 😊😊😊

In few days, I'm getting my first ukulele and you helped me a lot in knowing what stuff I need for it and all the basic stuff to know before buying one. Also, I already have a playlists full of your tutorials for when I will get my baby, thank you ;)

Thank you so much! This is exactly what I needed!

Very good advice. I would also add that a lot of musisians don't seem to have any sort of ear training. In other words, if they lose their tunner, they can't tune the instrument. Also if something is adjusted wrong or defective on the instrument thats making it play out of tune, all the tuning devises in the world aren't going to make it play in tune. I learned to use one tuning fork years ago to tune my guitar. I can also tune it without one. I can even do intonation on an electic guitar. This came through practicing tuning. In the beginning you will probably rely a little still on your tuner and that's ok, but after a while you should be able to to tell if the string is not only sharp or flat, but by how much, ( a little sharp or a lot, s little flat or a lot).

I'm getting a ukulele for Christmas I'm so exited and your videos are so helpful ♥

well my inspiration is you i dont own a uke anymore but ima get one because i came back to your channel a week ago and you once again inspired me to play so i thank you for this video and i also wish i had someone like you that played drums because i did start to dread playing them and whenever my mom told me to practice i would get defensive but now if i feel like that with ukelele i can come to youir channel and be inspired agian and again thank you for being awesome and keep being awesome. :)

I’ve just started and your advice that I’ve been following have been helping me so much! I also have a lot of time, hopefully I get better but I have noticed a change on my playing.

Love this! the video of Eden learning was super helpful for me while I was waiting for my ukulele to come in the mail. I knew to expect the discomfort and the feeling like your fingers don't fit. 😅 That was good for me.

I love your channel, i've always wanted to play Ukelele and I watched your tutorials and that made me really want to play the Ukelele, thank you so much I know you can help me along the journey!

Saw Grace vanderwaal. MUST CLICK

@hollybaldwin2617

6 жыл бұрын

afsara. khan ME

@jellyfish2219

6 жыл бұрын

That’s why I clicked too xD

I bought my first ukulele about a month ago. Before, I never played any instrument, but your videos are so helpful and easy to follow, I can play a few songs with 4 chords already! Still practising strumming patterns (they're SO HARD!) and changing chords though, before I can even think about learning other chords. :D

Me: ''Ugh I give up. I don't wanna play the uku anymore.'' Elise: (5:51) '' Never give up. I find the person who inspired you to play the ukulele.'' Me: *Clicks on another one of Elise's ukulele tutorials* Also me: ''Alright Elise, what song are we learning today??!''

That moment when you realize that Elise doesn't have 1 million subscribers but you assumed she did because her content quality is 👌. Congratulations on 200K subscribers! You've earned it.

@abby4511

2 жыл бұрын

she has two million now wow !!

because of you i bought a ukulele today! you're sooooo inspiring! (i play piano and acoustic guitar, and i'm gonna learn myself uke! but not alone, i'm going to practice with my best friend) thank you for being sooo inspiring!

congrats on 200k, elise! you honestly deserve it :)) can you do the same thing for beginner guitar players??

Congrats on 200k you deserved it

@EliseEcklund

6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much!!:)

yess thank you for advices! i started ukulele for 15 days and it's so cool!

6:09 Nah, I’m gonna be in my smol corner listening to Steven Universe

@kidcoretogami9395

4 жыл бұрын

grilledcheesebiotch_ _ same

@kairine6139

4 жыл бұрын

Take me with you!!

you are an actual source of light and joy

great advice! i'm getting my first ukeulele for my birthday! so excited!

Ahhh im so excited to start, i ordered a ukulele this weekend and it comes friday!! IVE ALWAYS WANTED TO PLAY AND I FEEL SO LOST AND SAD RECENTLY SO I FEEL LIKE THIS IS GONNA BE A GOOD WAY TO COPE :D very very excited

I got a uke awhile ago but never really got into it tho I always wanted to. But I started practicing everyday and following you tips and now I have my first concert tomorrow

Thanks for these great tips. I'm 72 and have never played an instrument (since piano lessons in grade school). I wanted to learn a small instrument I could take with me on a plane, a walk to the beach, in the park, on my deck, etc. I'm five weeks in. I do practice every day. And am trying more difficult pieces that take more practice time. Re: Pain, The past week I have pain in my wrist and fingers. The tips of my fingers are ok. Like you say, I think it will go away in a few days. Thanks for your tutorials.

I never knew that the strings hurt on ukulele. thanks Elise, your advice was great for me! 😊

I decided to learn becuase for a Christmas in July I got a ukulele and now it's mine and my mom says i play pretty good.

Idk if it’s weird but watchin your videos are helping me through this breakup💔 thank you Elise

I remember that whenever there's a new strumming pattern for me to learn I practice it a LOT, I used to watch tv holding my uke muted and strumming it to learn, and it helps a lot

Your my motivation, so when I get a ukulele I shall never forget you!

Bro ukulele is my comfort hobby. As soon as I got it, I was in love. It hurt but god it has released a lot of stress for me

agree!! ive been playing for 4 months and im already starting to tackle barre chords. i used to get frustrated because my chords would always buzz but now i rarely do. i practice each night before bed for a few minutes :)

Elise, I had a uke just for a toy. It was not tuned and I knew 0 chords. I started watching your vids and I tuned my uke I learned chords and some songs. Now, I have an electric uke!:)

Grace VanderWaal inspired me so much I didn’t even think of starting to learn until I heard he on AGT. I also us a handheld tuner

Well, I can't say I wasn't peer pressured to stop learning Riptide, but I'm glad you reminded me to have fun.

Why am I discovering this just now??? it was posted two months ago!!! ❤️ Seriously though, thank you for these tips! I feel personally as a beginner I really need to keep all of this in mind at all times... I'm kinda struggling right now, and this motivated me to keep on trying. :)

I’m already doing most of these things! Thanks for advice/encouragement!