Admit it: there’s nothing better than feeling pampered and unwinding. Treating yourself can be a great way to de-stress, but the price tag associated with more expensive self-care options like vacations, spa visits, and shopping sprees can be an obstacle when you’re trying to save money.

The good news is that there are plenty of ways to practice self-care without spending a dime! Here’s a list of fifty free or cheap ways to treat yourself:

1. Take a walk
2. Listen to a podcast
3. Call a friend and have a heart to heart
4. Lay in the sunshine (with adequate sun-protection, of course!)
5. Dance around your room
6. Write in a journal
7. Look for a free fitness class in your area
8. Spend quality time with your pets (or find a friend who has pets)
9. Check out free events in your community
10. Meditate
11. Wake up in time to watch the sun rise
12. Try a new recipe that features your favorite ingredients
13. Rearrange your furniture and decorations
14. Play music that makes your heart sing
15. Take out a new book from your local library
16. Plan a day off from work
17. Find a nearby hiking trail you haven’t been to before
18. Window shop and make a wish list of your favorite finds
19. Doodle or color
20. Get dressed up when you feel like it
21. Stay in your pajamas when you feel like it
22. Sing
23. Search for a new mantra
24. Take a long bath or shower
25. Snuggle under a blanket with a cup of tea
26. Volunteer for a cause you care about
27. Add new things to your bucket list
28. Dig up old pictures and put your favorites on your fridge
29. Stretch your body
30. Watch silly videos online
31. Use the beauty products hiding in the back of your cabinet
32. Hug a friend
33. Strike up a conversation with a stranger
34. Nap
35. Write down your favorite inspirational quotes
36. Take deep, slow breaths
37. Make a homemade gift or card for someone special
38. Water the plants
39. Water yourself
40. Visit a museum with free admittance
41. Look up at the stars on a clear night
42. Try a new (affordable) hobby
43. Roll down the windows when you’re driving
44. Masturbate or have sex with a partner you trust
45. Find a free crossword puzzle to do
46. Prepare today for an easier tomorrow
47. Re-read your favorite book
48. Go to bed early
49. Visit a garden and smell the flowers
50. Practice gratitude

What’s your favorite way to treat yourself on a budget? Let us know in the comments!

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