Do you feel overwhelmed and exhausted? Perhaps you need to incorporate self-care into your
life. Even if you don’t have much wiggle room in your budget, you can practice self-care. And
these helpful tips and resources, brought to you courtesy of Frugal Fairfield, will help you
emphasize self-care without breaking the bank.
Clean and Repair Your Home
It’s hard to feel calm and content in a cluttered home. If you find that everyone in your
household seems stressed and argumentative, decluttering and deep cleaning just might be the
remedy to cure these negative attitudes. After you clean your home, you can also crack the
windows to let the breeze circulate — it’s amazing how fresh air can lift your mood! Decluttering
won’t cost you a dime, and if you sell items you no longer need, you may even be able to make
a little money.
On the repair front, consider focusing on small, inexpensive tasks that you’ve been putting off
for a while. Zero in on things that would bring you joy, like painting a room a new color or fixing
any broken or damaged kitchen hardware. These little things can help add more joy to your
home, as well as make the property more appealing if you decide to sell it at some point.
Establish Routines
You can start and end each day by focusing on self-care! Sticking to morning and evening
routines will help you become more productive and organized, and you won’t have to spend a
dollar. You’ll find that establishing these rituals allows you to feel centered throughout the day.
Oberlo suggests creating routines by developing simple, healthy habits; you don’t have to make
big changes at once! For instance, you may want to set your alarm a bit earlier, drink a big glass
of water as soon as you wake up, and then write in your journal before going to work. Before
bed, you might want to turn off your phone, read for a half-hour or so before falling asleep.
Meditation and Yoga
Do you need to join a studio or work with an instructor to learn how to meditate and do yoga?
Nope! Today, there are countless free resources that will help you get started with these
soothing practices. If you’d like to begin meditating, Women’s Health recommends choosing a
quiet space in your home where you can comfortably sit for a while and focus on your breathing.
You can also set up a mat in this space to do yoga! Having a dedicated place in your home for
yoga and meditation will prompt you to make these practices essential.
Splurge on a Spa Day
What if you find yourself with some disposable income, and you want to invest in your personal
self-care? Add a spa day to your calendar! When booking your spa treatment, you can’t skip a
massage. But you might want to consider other services, too, like a facial or reiki session. These
treatments can help you release negative energy and truly relax your body. Ask the spa which
treatments they would recommend for you!
Daily Tea Time
Do you have trouble carving out time to relax during the day, especially when you have a busy
work schedule? You may want to try designating a daily tea time! For example, there are
several varieties of tea that are proven to relieve anxiety. You might want to brew a cup of
chamomile to sip after dinner or pour lavender tea into a thermos to bring to work if you often
get stressed. You can pick up tea bags at any grocery store for only a few dollars, so it’s
definitely a budget-friendly choice!
There is a common misconception that self-care has to involve expensive shopping trips or
pricey indulgences. While treating yourself once in a while is perfectly fine, you don’t have to
stretch your budget to take care of yourself! By finding ways to practice self-care on a budget,
you’ll be able to save money and feel your best.
Photo via Pexels article by Sheila Olson of fitsheila.com
