Feel Great In 2021

How To Feel Like A New You In 2021 Without Overspending

Self-care feels different today than it did just a year ago. Before the pandemic, we might have had a night out with friends, gone for a massage, or hopped a quick flight to the beach for the weekend. Nowadays, we’ve all realized how fragile both our health and our economy are. Not only do we no longer have the money for these indulgences, but we are also fighting through an unprecedented global health crisis. But self-care still matters and, yes, you can do so on a budget.

 

Saving On Yourself

 

Want to update your look without unloading your wallet? There are plenty of products that help you do just that. If a new hairstyle is on your list, EarthDye has you covered for less than $13. These natural earth-friendly dyes are less expensive than going to a salon, and you can do it yourself at home without venturing out into the unknown of winter.

 

Give yourself a spa day that includes coloring your hair. Run a bubble bath and apply a soothing face mask while you wait for your color to set. When you’re done, rinse yourself off in the shower, do your nails, and enjoy cuddling up on the couch in your favorite robe or blanket.

If you prefer a night out, put on your sassiest outfit, make a color-coordinated mask, and head out for pizza or Mexican, both fun and affordable dining options. Wind down when you return home in a cozy nightgown. When you don’t already have winter clothing, you can still shop sensibly by investing in comfortable materials in neutral colors that can be paired with shoes, boots, and other accessories to create versatile styles.

 

Focus On Skincare

 

Looking your best means making sure you take care of the parts of you that are most visible. The Mayo Clinic says that healthy skin starts by protecting it from the sun. If you smoke, quit. This will not only save you money but will reduce the number of toxins entering your body and keep you from constantly squinting your lips, which may result in additional wrinkles.

 

When you absolutely must add beauty products to your regimen, look for ways to save here as well. Chances are, you already buy many of your skincare products and make-up at Ulta. There is also a good chance that you can find Ulta coupons that offer cash back or discounts whether you’re shopping online or in-store. Now is the perfect chance to try something new, such as a $3.75 Korean rice mask.

 

Frugally Fabulous

 

There are lots of ways to save money on self-care. A few additional ideas are to:

 

• Exercise is one of the best things you can do for yourself, and moving your body will keep your weight in check, lubricate your joints, and give you that euphoric feeling that only endorphins can provide.

 

• Call your best friend. Pick up the phone and call — don’t text — your closest friends. Sometimes, all it takes is to hear the voice of someone you love to give you an instant smile.

• Get enough sleep. Like exercise, sleep should be at the top of your priorities list. Plan for at least seven hours each night, and don’t fool yourself into believing you have to clean the house when the kids go to bed. There’s no shame in tucking in under the covers at 9 p.m.

 

2020 will go down in history as about the worst year for all of us. That does not mean that 2021 has to follow suit. We are still under the rule of the coronavirus until the vaccine reaches the masses. But we can take care of ourselves and, in doing so, enter the new year with a positive attitude and faith in the future.

 

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