4 ways to pamper yourself on a budget
There’s no doubt that the first two months of 2017 had just about everyone hitting the ground and running.
If you want to stay motivated to reach your goals then you shouldn’t be so focused that you forget the little things, like spoiling yourself.
You need a little indulgence to keep you going.
Treating yourself is something everyone should practice, whether it’s because you have achieved your saving goal or just because you haven’t been pampered in a while.
There are many other things we don’t get to experience on a daily basis that are still very much considered treats. Things like leisurely afternoons and “me time”. Spoiling yourself isn’t just nice, it simply makes you a better person.
Every now and then you have to put your laptop and notebooks aside and rest. You have to try to escape from your daily life and live at the moment. It’s important for everyone to be pampered occasionally and enjoy some downtime. But, then you start thinking of everything else you should be doing instead because it’s more important. Take your time to smell the roses.
Here are a few ways to pamper and spoil yourself on a budget.
Plan a home spa day
The fastest way to feel pampered is to relax and enjoy spa treatments that soothe achy feet and dry cuticles. And, having a spa day at home can be just as relaxing and beautifying as a day spent somewhere expensive. It’s usually a little pricey to spend the day at a luxury spa but you can replicate the treatments you would like to enjoy at home and it’ll cost you very little if not nothing at all. Find a calm and peaceful environment in which to relax. Pick a day where you won’t have any meetings or social events and turn off your cellphone. Play soft music in the background and throw a few roses here and there to emulate a real spa. Light some candles to set the perfect scene. Make yourself a nice cup of herbal tea or lemon water to sip on. Then take a long, hot bath. Afterwards give yourself a mani and pedi and even a facial. After that, you can moisturise your body from head to toes. For instant glow and 24 hour moisturisation, you can apply Ingram’s to your body.
Treat your hair
Good looking hair is healthy hair. It can be difficult to afford even the occasional haircut when you’re on a tight budget. No one likes having a bad hair day every day. You can sometimes get so busy with work that you forget to take care of your hair. If you can’t afford an expensive shampoo and conditioner, treat yourself to a leave-in hair treatment. This can be surprisingly nourishing and leave your hair looking like you’ve just treated yourself to a day at the salon.
Get a foot massage
Your feet never get time to rest, because you’re on them all day. Many try so hard to incorporate a good and healthy lifestyle in their busy schedules while ignoring a simple and fast daily process that can work wonders for the body and mind. This is probably the part of your body that gets the least amount of attention. Take a few moments after your at-home spa day and treat your feet. Put a small amount of warm lotion or oil on your feet and massage it gently and slowly into each foot. Wherever you feel cramps or pain under your feet, that’s the area to focus on.
Give yourself a manicure and pedicure
Going to a salon to get this done is the ultimate treat. But when you’re trying to spoil yourself on a budget, treating yourself at home is the next best thing. Assuming you have everything else you need, indulging in a new nail colour won’t do any harm. You can start by soaking and scrubbing your feet, hands and nails. Remove any previously applied nail polish. Apply a clear base coat to smooth any ridges and create an even surface for your colour. Once your nails are dry, you can add a little moisturising lotion to your hands and feet. Try to fix your manicure every now and then. This can keep that “straight from the salon” appearance.
Life tends to become crazy when you have a full schedule but you should always remember to take some time out. So take a day to sit back, relax and unwind. you and your body deserve a little luxury now and then.