70 Ways To Treat Yourself When You Are Busy

Many people are guilty of only treating themselves on a rarity, is this you? In such a past paced world, the cost of living is expensive, you need to save, you have bills to pay for and then treating yourself becomes bottom of the list. If you are a busy person treating yourself becomes something that is seen more of a hinderance than a help, when your time is so limited. You are always thinking about something you see as productive you could be doing rather than looking after yourself. However, this is not a healthy way to live your life. 

Showing yourself some love and treating yourself should be a part of your regular self care routine. Self care is choosing to look after your mental health and making yourself a priority. Treating yourself does not necessarily mean going out and spending lots of money, it can be small inexpensive gestures that make you happy and gives you time to relax. The key is to regular treat yourself as it acts as a reset button which means you feel refreshed and motivated. 

Life is busy for a lot of people now, if you are working full time and have a family, time can completely run away. If you struggle to fit everything in, taking time out for yourself can feel near on impossible. I know that a lot of my friends who are mums that they struggle to find time for anything but sleep. That is why small ways to treat yourself can be extremely helpful for busy people. No matter the time of year there are always inexpensive ways that you can use to treat yourself kindly and to help with health and mental health. 

Here are 70 things you can do to treat yourself when your schedule is busy:

1. Make yourself a healthy meal
2. Have a lay in on a day off
3. Have a duvet day
4. Watch your favourite films
5. Give yourself a pamper
6. Spend time with loved ones
7. Buy yourself something you’ve wanted 
8. Challenge self doubting behaviour
9. Remove yourself from toxic situations
10. Journal your feelings or memories
11. Read a self help book
12. Learn new skill
13. Show random acts of kindness
14. Talk to someone about your feelings
15. Speak kindly about yourself
16. Learn a new hobby
17. Apply for that job you really want
18. Go for a walk locally in nature
19. Sit quietly with your thoughts Photo Taisiia Stupak on Unsplash
20. Book yourself a holiday or mini getaway
21. Go to a dinner with loved ones
22. Make continuous effort to believe in yourself
23. Say no to something when you really do not want to do it
24. Watch your favourite TV shows
25. Take note of your imperfections and love them
26. Go to a concert or a show
27. Get creative with a colouring book
28. Read a book
29. Have a long bath or a shower
30. Put off the housework for a day
31. Schedule some time alone in your week
32. Have a warm drink
33. Go out dancing
34. Sing along to your favourite songs
35. Buy yourself a new outfit
36. Bake something yummyPhoto by Ellieelien on Unsplash
37. Get your hair done
38. Start meditating
39. Visit your favourite shop
40. Take an afternoon nap
41. Listen to a motivational podcast
42. Visit the beach
43. Buy yourself a new pair of shoes
44. Order your favourite takeaway
45. Put on a face mask
46. Buy yourself a piece of jewellery
47. Take photographs with loved ones to capture memories
48. Explore a new place 
49. Get a massagePhoto by The Creative Exchange on Unsplash
50. Achieve something from your bucket list
51. Organise and declutter your workspace
52. Make a vision board or scrapbook 
53. Have a social media detox
54. Buy yourself some flowers and chocolates 
55. Go to the cinema
56. Watch a sunset
57. Have a yoga session
58. Sit outside in the sun and soak up that vitamin D
59. Put on fresh bedding
60. Start a morning routine that works for you
61. Have an early night
62. Start a gratitude journal
63. Watch some of your favourite youtube channels
64. Read your favourite blogs
65. Start an evening routine that works for you
66. Cook a meal for you and your loved ones
67. Hug your loved ones
68. Make some homemade soup
69. Buy yourself some new bath products
70. Buy a house plant

These are just 70 ideas that you could choose from when you have some time to yourself and you want a treat. Remember it is important to look after yourself and your mental health especially through tough times. 

What is one way you treat yourself when you are busy? I’d love to hear in the comments.