The end of the holiday season is fast approaching, which means the season of “it’s better to give than receive” is ending with it. Your bank account is sad, decorations are being packed away and soon enough, school will be back in session. So, before you take on an extra shift at work, volunteer to babysit your annoying neighbor or order your textbooks for next semester, you should treat yourself.

With the hustle and bustle of the semester and obligations alike, it's easy to forget that the most important person in your life is yourself. The sad truth is, it comes with the territory of "growing up." It’s not about what you want anymore, it’s about what you need. That’s not a bad thing, though. Being able to get your priorities in order is a must needed skill but sometimes, it’s okay to do what you want and not what you need. It’s okay to treat yourself. It’s actually a very healthy thing to do. And you deserve it.

Buy concert tickets. Buy the new Call of Duty. Buy a new pair of shoes. Take a three hour nap.

Buy a new book. Get a massage. Buy some new clothes. Bake some chocolate chip cookies and pour yourself a tall glass of milk.

Treat yourself to something that’s going to make you happy. It doesn’t have to be something big. It could be cupcakes from your favorite bakery or new socks. It doesn't even have to be material. Maybe it’s staying in for the entire weekend, catching up on your favorite TV shows and just having some time to yourself. If it makes you happy, relieves some stress and makes you feel good, do it.

It may sound corny, but your happiness should be your number one priority. It's essential for your mind, body and soul. You have mountains of homework. You are running on four hours of sleep. You miss home. You feel pressure to find an internship. Maybe, you just feel a little bit down and out. Stop brushing it under the rug. Put yourself first. TREAT YO SELF. Extend that one hour nap to two hours. Buy those tickets to the Rangers game. Get a manicure and a pedicure. It doesn't matter what it is, if it puts a smile on your face then mission accomplished, you just treated yourself.