Like most college students, money is one of my biggest worries. Putting gas in my car and grocery shopping are among some of my most dreaded responsibilities. Spending money is a hard thing for me to do when I am constantly having to calculate bills or unforeseen costs that may pop up. Although, there are some times I feel like I deserve to splurge on myself just a little bit, like after a particularly hard test or a gruesome study session. However, I always seem to find myself feeling guilty just a couple of hours later. Did I really need to spend $5 on that face mask? Did I really need to go to Dunkin' Donuts instead of eating the snacks I already had? To avoid this, I have found a few ways to treat myself that are guilt-free.
Take a day off.
R And R Vacation GIF by Fast Company - Find & Share on GIPHYGiphyIf you can't convince yourself to take an entire day off, take a few hours for yourself. Read, journal, or just spend some quiet time with yourself.
Shamelessly watch five episodes of Supernatural in a row. Maybe more, I don’t judge.
This is my personal go-to way to treat myself. I love sitting and watching Supernatural after a tough shift at work. It's a way to throw myself into another world where I have to worry about the Apocalypse, instead of the rude customer I dealt with earlier.
Go to bed early.
Switching up your routine to get more rest is a huge game-changer for me. I feel better, think better, and work better with more sleep. You might think it's a bit lame, but give it a shot!
Have a Girls’ Night.
Stop telling yourself you always have to go out and try to spend a night in! Cards, board games, and a Netflix marathon are all free ways to include your friends when treating yourself. After finals week or a week where you all have barely had time to see each other, these nights are especially cherished.
Go on a YouTube binge.
I would strongly recommend some of my favorite YouTubers to watch when I want to turn my brain off - Kian and Jc, Levi Bernhardt, Cody Ko, and Kurtis Conner. These creators make content that is not meant to be serious. You can watch a video, have a laugh, and go on to the next. The perfect way to relax after a long day.
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