Everyday life is full of ups and downs. It’s easy to get caught up in work and forget to take time to treat yourself. Employers know the value of recognition. Recognition done right is a great motivator. Companies are generally happy when employees achieve productivity goals or certain milestones. They want to recognize the employees that helped them reach the goal. It’s the same thing with yourself, there are things you do every day that must be done, and there is no recognition and no one to cheer you along. If you are a caregiver of young children or elderly parents, you may find it hard to take some time or money away from your commitments to treat yourself. But if you take time and treat yourself to something fun and inspiring, you’ll feel reinvigorated. Here are some fun ways to treat yourself.
Buy a New Vehicle
Buying a new or new-to-you vehicle is a great way to reward yourself for all your hard work. If you landed a pay raise or a promotion, it might be a great time to investigate vehicles. Perhaps you’ve saved for a car and finally have the money or a solid down payment. Your new promotion might not give you a bonus worth the price of a new car, but the raise may cover an auto loan payment each month and allow you to purchase the vehicle you’ve had your eye on.
Purchase a Commemorative Piece of Jewelry
A fun piece of jewelry can be a rewarding treat. Whatever you are celebrating, each time you wear the piece, you will think of your achievement.
Take a Trip
A getaway to somewhere warm and relaxing is a nice treat but isn’t always practical or financially within your budget. Any trip can be a treat if you take time and discover the local town and restaurants. You can even treat yourself to a weekend camping getaway. A treat for you is doing what you will enjoy. Take the time to break away from your daily commitments, if only for a weekend.
Buy New furniture
New Furniture can be a great way to treat yourself. If you’ve been sitting on your older relative’s hand-me-down couch for a few years, a new living room set is a serious reward.
Purchase New Bedding
Nothing is more luxurious than the feel of high-quality sheets. Not everyone likes the feel of the same material, so go to the store and feel the fabric. When you lay in those high thread count sheets, you’ll feel like you’re at a five-star hotel.
Take a Spa Day
Today’s spas offer lots of special services such as facials and massages and even hot stone treatments. There are manicures and pedicures, and steam rooms. Treat yourself to a day at the spa and you’ll feel energized and refreshed.
Enjoy Expensive Chocolates
Expensive chocolates are a great treat. Do a little research and have some fun ordering what you like. Make a night of it. Set your chocolates on a pretty plate and slowly enjoy the pieces, savoring the rich blends. For those with little willpower, order the small box.
Buy Fresh Flowers
The scent and color of fresh flowers instantly raise the energy of a room and seem to brighten one’s mood. Flowers are often given on special occasions, but treat yourself by picking up a bouquet on a weeknight on your way from work and set them in a pretty vase.
Go to a Special Restaurant
The right restaurant can be the best treat of all. You won’t have to cook, and you can order things just the way you like, and you won’t have to travel very far.
From little things to grand gestures, treating oneself once in a while is fun and a great pick-me-up. It helps to acknowledge all the things you do, even if you are the only one doing the recognition. For all you do, you deserve a treat.
