Some people splurge on fancy vehicles or expensive houses. These are great as showy assets. However, they add more stress to your life with the cost and upkeep. If your goal is to live healthily and happily, skip the luxury things and aim for self-care splurges instead.
These three indulgences won’t break your wallet, but they will refresh your mind and improve your quality of life.
Make It a Spa Day
Everyone should give a spa day a try at least once. Whether you enjoy massages or not, the atmosphere is a must. You’re treated to pampering with your choice of services designed to relax and invigorate you from check-in to check-out.
Look for spas within your driving distance, and see what is offered. Some places have package deals that give you discounts on multiple services or let you use their sauna and jacuzzi with your purchase.
The key to a successful spa day is to plan your pampering in the right order, like jacuzzi, massage, and pedicure. Having a pedicure or hair styling done before your massage may mess up your salon-perfect finish.
Finally, clear your schedule of anything stressful for the rest of the day. You might not spend all your time at the spa, but you want that relaxed feeling to last as long as possible.
Budget tip: Instead of paying luxury prices for a day of pampering, make a DIY spa with facial recipes, a bath soak, and a mani/pedi combo.
Create a Healthy Meal Plan
Self-care is a substantial byproduct of what we put in our bodies. When your schedule is hectic, it’s easy to rush through meals and eat junk food. And when you’re on a budget, it’s cheaper to buy processed food or hit the drive-thru.
These choices add up over time. What’s “cheap” and fast now becomes an expensive, time-consuming medical condition you’ll be fighting for the rest of your life.
You might not think twice about spending your cash on an upgraded phone or tech gadget or the latest accessory you can’t live without. Yet, that extra few dollars a day needed to create a healthy, nutritious diet is a deal-breaker.
Switch your mindset and let that be your indulgence. Splurge on kitchen gadgets that will make it more affordable in the long run to eat healthy, like a food processor, air fryer, and vegetable spiralizer.
Learn how to meal prep by taking free classes online. The time you spend gaining this knowledge will save you hours each week.
Budget tip: These same planning rules apply to anything you want to save money on, from cutting costs at the gas pump to conserving your cannabis. It’s all about taking the time now to reduce your wasted resources later. Planning is a form of caring for your future self.
Go Crazy On Bedroom Stuff
We focus on making our exterior rooms, like the living room and kitchen, look perfect when the average person spends most of their at-home time in the bedroom.
Your bedroom is your private sanctuary — the place where you go to unwind from a stressful day and get away from all the demands of life. It’s a place that needs to feel safe in order for you to get restful sleep.
Self-care starts with an uninterrupted sleep schedule. It only makes sense, then, that you splurge on this room to make it as comfortable and peaceful as possible.
Go for the premium, luxury sheets, and matching comforter. Find the pillows that are made for your sleeping style (side, back, or front), and research the top choices. Buy hypoallergenic products if you have allergies.
Invest in a mattress that you feel like you’re floating on. Make sure it’s one that you can climb out of bed from each morning without feeling like all your joints are stiff.
Then, turn your splurging to the room itself. Pick colors that make you feel at rest and decor that is designed to soothe. The room is your haven; indulge yourself by making it feel like your personal heaven.
Budget tip: Thrift and consignment shops are excellent places to buy gently used bed linens and bedroom decor.
Conclusion
Taking care of yourself isn’t always about buying the latest and greatest gadgets. It’s about doing things that help you feel better from the inside out. These three splurges are places where you can put your cash for guilt-free self-care spending.