We’ve all had a rough year, and when times are hard, a great remedy can be to buy yourself a gift. In today’s article, we are going to tell you seven things that you should buy yourself for no other reason than because you deserve them. Many people are nervously watching their finances at the moment, and with unemployment, on the rise, it’s no surprise why. However, you are allowed to treat yourself once in a while, and as long as it doesn’t break the bank, you shouldn’t feel guilty.

Nobody loves you as you love yourself, so here are seven things that you can buy yourself simply because you deserve them.

Bluetooth Speakers

If you are an audiophile, music enthusiast, or just love to dance, then Bluetooth speakers are a great gift to buy yourself. One of the most popular speakers on the market at the moment, the JBL Flip 5, is a perfect example of what to look for in a Bluetooth speaker. High-end sound quality, ease of connection, and range. You can carry Bluetooth speakers around with you and plug your headphones into them, or conversely, you can put them down next to you and play music loudly.

Tickets Abroad

The world has been shut down for so long that very few people can actually remember the last time they went abroad. Well, with several European countries now opening their doors again and inviting international tourists in, what’s a better gift to get yourself than a ticket abroad? Being stuck indoors for a year is surely enough to warrant a vacation? If you do go abroad, adhere strictly to social distancing guidelines, and follow your country of choices rules regarding admittance, whether it be a vaccine or a negative test within the last 24-hours.

Essential Oil Diffuser

Stress levels are running higher than ever at the moment. If you, like thousands of people, are struggling to cope with just how tense everything has become, then you might want to invest in an essential oil diffuser. Oil diffusers have a very calmative effect on people and can allow you to finally relax. If you are going to buy an oil diffuser, lavender is a great choice of oil to buy along with it. Some diffusers come with built-in LED lights and can be doubled as lamps, allowing you to turn the lights off, lie down, and forget about the world, if only for just a moment.

Blankets, Throws, and Cushions

With so much time being spent indoors, the perfect good could be an improvement upon the comfort of your home. Instead of sitting around, awkwardly and uncomfortably, why not invest in your comfort? Pure wool throws, blankets, and cushions can be a great addition to your living room or bedroom, and more importantly, they can be a great way for you to unwind. Sustainable fabrics are another option. Try to avoid synthetics, as they wear away quickly, and do not offer the same levels of comfort as the aforementioned fabrics do.

Streaming Subscription

A gift to yourself does not need to be expensive. Streaming subscriptions run between 10 to 15 dollars a month and offer you the opportunity to take yourself to the theatre from the comfort of your living room. You have many options, from Netflix to Now TV. Most of these services offer trials and free months of membership on top of your purchase, which in the spirit of saving money sounds great. It might seem like a simple gift, but often the simplest of gifts are the best. Choose your subscription carefully, as you naturally would with anything else. 

A Pair of Shoes

With the world gradually reopening, however slowly it is taking, you will eventually be back outdoors with your friends and family again. A gift to consider could be a new pair of shoes. Instead of going out in the same shoes you were wearing last year, treat yourself and make it a special occasion. From time to time, we all deserve a treat, and a new pair of shoes, however expensive, is exactly that. Try not to break the bank though – shoes have a habit of doing that.

A Takeaway

A treat from time to time really cannot hurt. If you are not confident that you can afford a more elaborate gift, then why not treat yourself with a takeaway? Restaurants are not open yet for you to go into them physically, but that’s not to say that you can’t still enjoy the restaurant experience at home.

You should be able to buy yourself a gift now and again without feeling guilty. We spend the majority of our lives working and saving money; if we cannot make ourselves smile occasionally, what’s the point of it all?

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