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How do you treat yourself to something special? How do you take care of yourself? (looking for interesting answers we can all learn from)
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I treat myself to something I enjoy, like a new book or piece of clothing.
I have been a stay at home mom/step mom for over 7 years. I thought it would be a cake walk and instead I have cake in my face. Its the hardest, most thankless job ever. Needless to say, I need desperately to escape once in a while. To do this, a couple times a year – usually right after Christmas and right around Mother’s Day – I book a room at a nice local hotel. I get an early check in and check out. I then spend that entire 24 hours laying in a comfy bed, watching Pay Per View movies and pigging out on room service. Sometimes I will give myself a facial and/or a manicure. It is wonderful. (sigh) Is it Christmas yet???!!!
I set aside 10.00 out of every paycheck and wait for that special something that i need and dont have to worry about being broke.
I often treat myself to watching cinema, because it allows me to escape this screwed up world, and travel to other places. After all, movies don’t judge you, so you can be yourself.
Lonerwor@aim.com
I also walk from time to time, to give myself some air, away from everyone, and everything else.
I also treat myself with online shopping, it is another way to unwind, after a long, hard day.
To treat ourselves, my husband and I get to have a bit of spending cash each month. That has helped me not only save up some personal cash, but given me room to buy anything that I feel I want, but not necessarly need.
Each of us has our own mad money, we set aside alittle money out of each paycheck and then we can spend or save it for something we want. The agreement is the other person cannot make fun or discourage the other person’s purchase.
My husband likes to play hockey once a week and I like to attend fundraising events for local dog rescue groups. My dog and I go to Bark-in-the-Park, wags and wine, and even ice cream socials. He has won numerous costume contests and I like to get out and about with him.
Sometimes all of us need alittle time for ourselves, and I believe this has helped strengthen our marriage.
Can you keep a secret??? Well, when I really need a break and I really, really think I deserve one, I take the afternoon off of work – and I don’t tell any family member and I head to a movie – anyone I want to see..no compromise and I also get the treats I want to eat when I’m there…no sharing. Somehow, that little bit of “me” time, away from it all, with no gadgets on, is simply the best!
I treat myself by treating others. What greater joy than to help someone you love or a stranger. I receive great satisfaction from giving to someone else. Be it a kind word or a significant monetary gift, helping another person is the greatest gift a person can give oneself.
Everyday I try to take 20 or 30 minutes just for myself. Then I read a book, listen to my favorite songs, or just relax.
Thanks for the chance.
I really don’t treat myself, my husband and I devote our extra treats ti the kids.
I treat myself by getting a coffee at Starbucks, taking a long bubble bath and reading a book
I get up early and do some online stuff before the kids are awake. It really helps me unwind before the day starts.
I treat myself with a scoop of french vanilla ice cream and grapes in the bath tub. Best relaxation ever!
Pedicure!
Facial, and a manicure!
The ultimate treat: luxury package at the day spa!
I watch a really great movie and sit on my bed and eat my favorite candy Swedish FIsh
I read an Isabel Allende book
a massage if I’m very lucky but since money tight I get in the car and take a 15 min. drive or walk for a bit to enjoy the silence
tvollowitz at aol dot com
I treat myself to a manicure when my hands are looking ragged it helps me feel refreshed and professional
I treat myself to fresh fruit for dessert – it’s sweet, yummy and healthy!
And most important I listen to music!
I treat myself by splurging on haircut.
A venti Starbucks soymilk latte on the Sunday morning after a long run.
I take care of myself by eating right instead of pigging out.
I treat myself to a hot bubble bath with a pillow for my head and lighted scented candles and quiet music, this is soothing to the body and mind.
MASSAGE!!!
I spend time with a dear, dear friend over dessert or a diet coke and we get all our gripes out. The funny thing is that we both walk away happy that we’re not living the other person’s life
I go get a 90 minute massage, it’s like a mini vacation
Once a month I get a pedicure…it is pure heaven.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net
I take care of myself by sleeping!
I take care of myself by drinking caffeine, coffee, energy drinks, and hanging with a few friends
Another way I take care of myself is to go to a place where it is nice and quiet and try to meditate to clear my mind
My real treat is when I have me time- usually after the kids are in bed.
rmartinclarke at gmail dot com
I drink a half pint of gin to vaso-dilate my brain’s capillaries, before doing handstands. The inversion of my body combined with alcohol improves the blood flow in my brain. My ability to do handstands is due to the Charles Atlas method of physical fitness.
I treat myself to my favorite piece of candy, that’s how I treat myself to something special. If I’ve neglected myself for weeks at a time, meaning I’ve done only for others, I will go to the local drug store and pick myself up my all-time favorite candy, Sour Gummy LifeSavers, Berry Flavor. Oh so yummy!
kimbuckjr (at) yahoo (dot) com
When I treat myself to something special, I do so a-l-o-n-e! I don’t tell anyone, it’s just my secret and it makes it oh so much nicer.
I’m an icecream lover but we rarely keep it on hand just to help cut expenses and stay healthy. However, there is this great little creamery downtown that makes their own ice cream and uses only natural and local ingredients. So sometimes if I want to treat myself, I take a walk and stop by for a cone.
After a long hard day I like to take a hot soak in the tub with a good book. It’s an added plus if my sweet husband sets out some candles for me too!
I treat myself in several ways. I go to a real salon for a haircut even with a very tight budget. It makes me feel special to have the same stylist and not be the next number called.
I also take time out each week for a womens group and spend time developing myself into a better person.
When I can I treat myself to a day home alone with a good movie or book and NO interruptions. thanks
I try to make bathing “me time”. I lock the door to the bathroom and soak in the tub with a book, or some music, or I take a shower with an aromatherapy steamer and take my time an relax, do hair treatments, etc. I do this once a week to help keep me “balanced”.
I try to stay away from sweets, but I treat myself to a piece of dark chocolate once a week to satisfy my cravings and because it is full of antioxidants.
When I have the time and the money, I like to buy myself something from Amazon on Ebay, you can find really good deals on there, more often I can get something at a discounted price, so it’s like shopping on a budget. I do this once or twice a month to fulfill that “shopping” bug I catch sometimes
I love to sit down and enjoy a ice cold cup of my favorite soda, always gets me relaxed immediately.
I sometimes go to the early morning matinee deal at the theatre, usually empty house and can enjoy the movie without the crowds.
50. Taken care of myself is touch and go for me but, I cut back on my normal meal portions by a third.