6 Little Ways to Treat Yourself on a Day Off Work

Life as we know it is extremely tough all around. This is why giving yourself regular rewards is extremely important. Treat yourself, not because we say so, but simply because life is short and you need to enjoy it; yes, you can tweet that. Acts of self-care don't have to break the bank, and neither do they always involve a glass of wine. They can range from a spa day to a visit to the store for a shopping spree. Wondering how best to spend your next day off? Look through our awesome treats below and pick your poison!

1. Go Shopping

A little retail therapy can go a long way to relax your nerves, increase your happy hormones and make your day off well spent. The best part? You don't need to do much to feel this way. On your day off, take a mini trip to the store, bypass the designer bags and pick up a meaningful piece of jewellery or a new bright lippy. If you’d rather browse online, you can find a good selection of handmade jewellery on sites like fullmoondesigns.co.uk. The key to retail therapy is making small and affordable purchases that give you a feel-good buzz you can ride on for the rest of the day.

2. Do Nothing

Sometimes, going out on your day off can sound outrageous. You probably just want to sleep, watch movies on repeat, laugh at funny videos and take lazy walks. Doing nothing substantial on your day off is allowed because you can, and it’s good for your mental health. It’s a day of rest and should be treated as such.

3. Take a Soothing Bath

Why not relax in your bathroom on a day off? Turn your shower time into a mini home spa moment by pouring your favourite bubble bath formula while listening to a relaxing playlist. Don't forget; champagne also counts as a member of a bubble class, so grab a glass or two.

4. Breakfast in Bed

We don't need any special occasion like birthdays or Mother's Day to enjoy breakfast in bed; it’s a great way to spend your day off! Recreate the hotel room service treatment in your home, and feel like the queen or king you are. Complete your breakfast with a lone stem in a pretty case, and serve yourself a delicious meal on a tray.

5. Meditate

We all need little pockets of peace in our lives since stress effortlessly gets the best of us always. Give yourself peaceful moments where you can regain your peace, refocus and refresh yourself through meditation. A quick meditation session can last five minutes, but when done well can boost your energy levels and calm your mind for the day ahead.

The best part about meditation is that you can do it every day; all you need are a few minutes per day, and guiding apps, such as Calm and Headspace, if you're new to meditation.

6. Get Yourself Some Flowers

Flowers are easy to access, and they're mighty affordable in many shops. Dedicate your day off to getting flowers happy. Choose beautiful blooms, purchase a bunch and place them in all your rooms. Flowers and plants impact our mental health positively by reducing our anxiety levels and increasing happiness. Plus, they always smell so good.