Many of us get so caught up in buying great gifts and making sure that we show our friends and families how much we love and appreciate them that we forget about ourselves during the holiday season.
Giving back to the ones you love is wonderful, but it’s okay to give back to yourself as well. You deserve something special. Keep reading for 22 ideas of how you can treat yourself!
How To Treat Yourself
1. Have dinner date with yourself
Go to your favorite restaurant, or try out a new spot that you’ve been dying to go. If you really want to indulge, you could go to a restaurant that’s a bit pricier than you would usually allow yourself to go to.
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2. Get a gym membership
The start of the new year is when everyone is trying to get their resolutions together. If one of your goals is to be more fit, then take the initiative and get yourself a gym membership.
3. Buy a trial period for a cool fitness class
If going to the gym isn’t really your thing, but you still want to make an effort to be more active, purchase a trial membership to a fitness class. You could try out a cycling class, steam room yoga, or even a dance class.
This is a fun way to try out a class that you’ve been thinking about but didn’t want to splurge on. In case it’s not your cup of tea, you can opt for a month or even a week pass.
4. Start a travel fund
You may not be able to jet off to Paris, but you can start a travel fund so that someday you may be able to go on your dream vacation. It doesn’t have to be a huge chunk of money–just a start. Having a savings account or just a jar that you set aside traveling money in will give you the motivation to make sure that you continue to save up during the year.
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5. Plan a staycation
Staycations are great because they’re so low key. Often, we don’t experience the best parts of the cities we live in because we’re so busy with work and life.Be a tourist for a day and tour your city.
Or you could just relax and spend the night at a hotel lounging in the hot tub and ordering room service.
6. Take a daytrip
Pack up your car for the day and hit the road! Go to a nearby town that you’ve never been to or to a local beach. Spend a day taking advantage of the attractions that are within driving distance of where you live.
7. Buy a massage session
Massages are definitely a luxury, but if you want to de-stress and unwind, a massage session might be just what you need.
8. A pamper night
Bring the spa to you! Go to the drugstore and stock up on body scrub, a face mask, and some bubble bath. You can spend the night pampering yourself and catch up much needed rest and relaxation.
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9. Splurge on a wardrobe item
Have you been eyeing up a killer pair of shoes or a nice piece of jewelry? If so, invest in something that you’ve been wanting for a long time.
10. Buy a new fragrance
Fragrances can be expensive, but it’s the holiday season, so why not go out and get a new signature scent? Every time that you spray it, you will remember that you purchased it in order to remind yourself to take time to appreciate and love yourself.
11. Give yourself time to do something you love
Everybody has hobbies that slip away from them when life gets hectic. Set aside time to do whatever you like to do in your spare time. That may playing basketball with your friends, knitting, or just going to the park for a walk.
12. Buy a movie ticket
Going to the movies by yourself is a bit daunting the first time that you do it, but it gives you time to just sit back and enjoy the film without any distractions. Buy yourself a ticket and go see a film that you’ve been anticipating, and while you’re treating yourself, go ahead and get a bag of popcorn. (Just don’t make a habit of it!)
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13. Have an at-home movie night
Cuddle up on the couch and have a marathon of your favorite films. Don’t forget to buy plenty of healthy snacks to complete your movie night!
14. Do something that gets your heart racing
If you have always dreamed of rock climbing or skydiving, take the dive and book a session for yourself. Don’t worry–you don’t have to go all the way your first time around. If you want to test the waters, book an indoor rock climbing and skydiving first.
15. Be a chef for a night
Try out a cool recipe that you find on Pinterest or one that you’ve bookmarked in a cookbook. Just be adventurous. The fun is in trying something different. If it doesn’t work out, you can always order a pizza!
16. Buy television/movie subscription
Give yourself the gift of Hulu or Netflix. You’ll be thanking yourself every time that you get bored or feel like binge-watching a television show.
17. Buy a box subscription
This is a gift that will keep on giving. Every month you’ll get new products to test out. There are also tons of boxes out there to suit any interest, as well as a wide range of prices.
18. Purchase a book
Not an e-book, but an actual book that you can hold in your hands, write in the margins, and read for years to come. If you have a busy schedule, reading time may be scarce. Now is the perfect time to pick up a book that has been on your reading list.
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19. Re-vamp your music library
Buy a new album or single that you’ve been wanting, or purchase a subscription to Spotify. You can also get a little bit fancier and get you favorite album on vinyl.
20. Get a fancy bottle of wine or quality beer
This one’s for everyone over 21! Treat yourself to some top shelf beverages. You can make a night out of it by having a tasting with appetizers for yourself at home.
21. Create a photo album or scrapbook
Take the time to make a gift for yourself that will help you cherish all of the amazing moments that you experience. Photo albums and scrapbooks do take a bit of effort to put together, but you’ll be grateful for them later when you want to reflect on your life.
22. Give yourself some peace of mind
This gift is totally free and great for your mental health! If you are the kind of person that worries and stresses over the little things in life, just take a moment to think about the things that have gone right throughout the year and the things that you have to be happy for right now.
The Takeaway
These ideas are just inspiration. The most important thing is that you give great gifts that will make you happy.
Life is too short to not spend time take stock of the good things in life. Whatever you end up doing, just make sure that you take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and do something special for yourself, because you’re worth it!
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Lauren Pickens is a freelance writer and Inspiyr contributor. She holds Bachelor of Arts in Communications and enjoys writing about lifestyle and culture. To read more of her writing, visit her website.
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