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With Christmas having come and gone, this time of year can easily feel a little stale and flat.

With the beginning of the new year comes another 12 months of new stresses; work has started back and it’s back to the grind again. However, don’t forget to take some time out for yourself this season. Read on to find out more.

• Rest up

It may seem overly simple, but one of the best ways that you can spoil yourself is to indulge in a good, old fashioned sleep in. Our body requires adequate sleep for so many reasons; physical health, productivity and mental wellbeing, just to name a few.

However, if you’re like most people, you’ll find that you’re not getting the adequate 7-8 hours sleep required every single night. We all know how much better we feel after a proper, restful sleep. Give yourself a break, and next time you have a gap in your schedule, why not lie down for a little nap, or sleep in an hour longer? Your mind and body will thank you for it!

• Eat well

Another great way to truly spoil yourself is to nourish your body with foods that you know will make you feel good. Spend an hour or more cooking a hearty, nutritious and comforting meal that will satisfy you. Take the time to prepare lunches for work each week, in order to decrease the amount of stress and time you have to spend getting ready each morning. Take yourself out for a delicious meal to your favourite restaurant, just because. Life is too short for you not to look after yourself, and that goes for your tastebuds, too!

• The little things

When was the last time you spent money on yourself?

I’m not talking about gifts here (we will get to that later), but more about simple practicalities that make your life easier? When was the last time you invested in something that truly made your life easier and more comfortable? Perhaps you need a new vacuum cleaner, but have been putting it off because you don’t want to cop the expense.

Perhaps you need your car cleaned, but you don’t have the time?

Well, I’m here to tell you to buy that vacuum cleaner and to get your car cleaned at Mobile Eagle Car Detailing Sydney. Indeed, spoiling yourself can come in many shapes and forms, and as long as it serves a positive purpose in your life, then go for it.

• Treat your body

There’s nothing quite as relaxing or rejuvenating as giving your body a deluxe treatment.

Next time you’re at the shops, buy yourself a face mask and take half an hour that evening to indulge your skin. Perhaps a massage is more your style? Put aside one hour on the weekend to go and have your muscles and joints worked out. The mental and physical benefits that come from looking after your body are vast, so what are you waiting for?

• Give yourself a gift

Last, but certainly not least, it is time you actually treated yourself. When was the last time you bought yourself a gift? Perhaps it’s those pair of shorts you’ve been eyeing off in store, or maybe a new handbag you’ve had bookmarked for a month now. Whatever your shopping kryptonite is, give into it once in awhile and truly let yourself be happy. Self love is so important, and there’s no better way to demonstrate this than by giving yourself the love and adoration you deserve.

Whether you’re treating yourself to a new top, a delicious meal or a lovely sleep in, make sure that you take the time out to treat yourself this season. It is so important that we look after ourselves and our health, and there’s no better way to do this than by keeping ourselves happy.