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Self-Care That Actually Saves You Money
Everyone talks about self-care like it’s an expense. A luxury. Something you have to budget for (and you should — see my post on that). But what if I told you that some self-care actually puts money back in your pocket? Not in a “self-care is an investment in your future earning potential” kind of way — though that’s true. I mean literally. Directly. Taking care of yourself can save you hundreds, sometimes thousands, if you do it right. Let me show you how. 1. Meal Prepping Is Self-Care AND Money Care When you’re tired, overwhelmed, and running on empty, what happens? You order takeout. Again. And again. By the…
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How to Budget for Self-Care Without the Guilt
Let me tell you about the most ridiculous thing I used to do: I’d spend $60 on takeout without thinking twice, but I’d agonize over spending $50 at the salt cave. I’d rationalize the takeout: “I’m tired, I deserve this.” But the salt cave? “That’s a luxury. I should just buy a salt lamp for at home.” Never mind that the salt lamp at home never happened because I’d get distracted do other things and then remember the next time I wanted to go to the salt cave. And the cycle just repeats itself. Here’s what I finally figured out: I wasn’t budgeting for self-care. I was budgeting for convenience.…
