Enchanting becomes easier when you treat it as an upgrade system for equipment you already rely on, not as a reason to enchant every item you own.
Prioritize equipment you use constantly
Tools, armor and weapons that are part of your normal survival loop usually create the most value from early enchantment investment.
Avoid investing heavily in temporary gear
If an item is likely to be replaced soon, save stronger resources for equipment that will stay in the loadout longer.
Build the supporting loop first
Reliable experience, storage and replacement equipment make enchanting less risky and easier to repeat.
Upgrade around a real problem
Choose enchantments that solve a recurring issue such as durability, gathering speed or survivability rather than chasing variety for its own sake.