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Treating Yourself Is a Necessity
With prices rising on everything from groceries to gas, everyone is counting their pennies these days. It can be a challenge to find money for essentials at times, much less for things that add vibrance to our days. Those little ways in which we reward ourselves for the everyday obstacles we overcome.
Or activities which bring us contentment and add joy to our lives. These are not so much optional extras as much as necessities in their own right. Because you deserve to treat yourself from time to time, to enjoy pleasures which will bring light and richness to your life. To that end, we’ve compiled a list of 10 ways you can treat yourself without breaking the bank.
1. Buy a Bouquet of Flowers
There’s nothing like a colorful spray of flowers to light up your day. You can often find fresh bouquets at the grocery store for $5 to $10. Try to select a bouquet where the flowers are still shut. These are the freshest and will open once you bring them home, revealing their full beauty.
2. Hit Up a Museum or Zoo on Discount or Free Days
Local museums and zoos often have discount or free days which make it affordable to attend. So, keep your eyes peeled for these special opportunities.
3. Take a Luxurious Bath
Buy a fancy candle and some epsom salts and draw yourself a hot, soothing bath. Enjoy simply soaking in it, feeling your stress and worries ebb away.
4. Go on a Walk or a Hike
Immersing yourself in nature is always restorative and a great way to add joy to your day. So, take a walk in a local park and or, if you feel more adventurous, go on a hike. Relish all that nature has to offer, from simple wildflowers all the way up to towering trees.
5. Splurge on a Fancy Coffee or Tea
There’s nothing quite like visiting your favorite local coffee shop and ordering your favorite fancy coffee or tea. Plan a trip where you can order the largest size and then spend a few minutes sitting down to just indulge and slowly sip on your drink.
6. Do Nothing
Doing nothing is something. Allowing yourself a few moments to relax without having any demands on your time is an important way to decompress. This helps with your overall stress levels. So, set a timer for 15 to 30 minutes – or heck, even an hour – and turn your phone on airplane mode. Now, simply have that time for yourself.
7. Binge a New Show for a Night
If you’ve been dying to watch a new show, give yourself permission to spend a night binging it. Gather all your necessary supplies such as snacks, drinks, comfy pillows and blankets, put on some PJs and get down to marathon watch. You can even opt to check DVDs out for free from the library if you’ve cut streaming video services out of your life.
8. Cue Up Your Favorite Tunes and Go for a Drive
The open road offers us freedom to roam and explore. Plus, having your favorite songs playing in the background is the perfect way to escape. Give your soul space to breathe with an afternoon joy ride and see where the road takes you.
9. Have a Potluck With Friends
Spending time with friends can be rejuvenating and renewing. So, invite your closest confidants over and have everyone bring a delicious dish. You can make it even simpler by serving food on paper plates with plastic utensils and cups. The best part? You’ll enjoy spending time with those you cherish.
10. Buy New PJs or Socks
Because PJs and socks are essentials, they can get overlooked. We sometimes opt for old t-shirts and sweatpants when it comes to pajamas and wear our socks until they’re thin. But if they’re so important, why not splurge and buy yourself a new set of PJs or socks? There’s nothing like the comfort of fresh, soft pajamas or fluffy socks.
Make Sure to Treat Yourself
With these 10 treats, you have budget-friendly ways to nourish yourself. Remember, giving yourself rewards for accomplishments or just because is imperative to your well-being and enjoyment of life. So, don’t hesitate to treat yourself when the need arises. It’s an absolute necessity.