10 things I can't live without

Aside from the obvious food, shelter, clothing, etc.

1. Books

I don't see there being any better way to learn and improve myself than through books

2. Meditation

So many benefits that I can't even list here - if you haven't got into it, try it for 30 days.

3. Library

See #1 but a library also has many resources that people are likely not taking advantage of

4. Laptop

Make and model aren't that important but I do need a device to do creative work

5. My journal

Nothing helps me clear my head better. A dull pencil is better than a sharp mind.

6. My backpack

I feel like I can do anything and am prepared for anything as long as I have my backpack around

7. Index cards

So many uses - tracking your finances, for book notes, for to-do lists

8. Smartphone

Camera, phone, e-book reader and note taker all in one

9. Coffee

Although I never drank coffee throughout high school or university (aside from the occasional latte / macchiato etc. from Starbucks), I have gotten into good coffee nowadays

10. Stretching

I find stretching to be one of those things that I need more as I get older (in addition to exercise)