Everyone deserves a “treat yourself” moment now and then. From self-care essentials to things that improve your quality of life, the possibilities are endless.
I recently stumbled across a Reddit thread where women shared the “little life upgrades” that are *so* worth it. Here are the ones they can’t get enough of:
1.
“Investing in my bed has been a game-changer. Nice sheets, nice pillows, mattress, duvet, etc. Only disadvantage is it makes sleeping anywhere else terrible.”
2.
“Good skincare, 100%. For me, this includes a face wash that isn’t too harsh, a moisturizing alcohol-free toner, a good moisturizer, eye cream, an essence, a serum, and consistent sunscreen use. Now, you don’t necessarily need to invest in all of that if you can’t afford it, but I would say the necessary three are face wash, moisturizer, and sunscreen.”
3.
“A good electric toothbrush — Oral-B or Philips Sonicare. So much less plaque scraping at the dentist and no cavities!”
4.
“A massage. I have started treating myself to a professional one every one to three months, depending on what my budget allows. And honestly, it’s a game-changer for my muscle pain and general relaxation.”
5.
“Nice, comfortable shoes! No more $20 sneakers that break down after six months. I have HOKA for running, Merrell snow boots, etc. It’s worth the investment not to have to buy new shoes constantly, AND my flat feet are thanking me.”
6.
“Bidets! They are like $20–$30ish bucks on Amazon. Really makes me feel so much more hygienic. Life-changing.”
8.
“I won a Dyson Supersonic soon after it first launched. It’s still good. My hair is only shoulder-length, but it’s fairly thick, and it literally has my hair bone-dry in three minutes. I will never be without one, particularly knowing how long it lasts.”
10.
“I got a Waterpik for Christmas, and I am honestly so pumped to go to the dentist and have her be like, ‘Wow, look at how little plaque you have.'”
11.
“My first big girl upgrade was a good mattress. My second was a Siemens washing machine. Those are built to last for real. It’s indestructible. As for the smaller things, I recently, at the age of 40, bought brand-name laundry detergent, and now everything smells nicer.”
12.
“When I could afford it, I hired a cleaning service. I’m good about tidying up but terrible about deep cleaning. I loathe it. It was absolutely worth it to pay someone to help twice a month.”
13.
“Towel warmer! I received one for Christmas. In the winter, stepping out of the shower and swaddling myself in warm towels is a total game-changer! I feel so relaxed!!!”
14.
“About three years ago, I upgraded to a really nice kitchen trash can. The brand is called Simplehuman, and it makes me so happy. About three times a week, I catch myself staring at it because I still love it so much! I think it was around $150–$200, but it was totally worth the price.”
15.
“A good, well-fitted bra. Seriously, we spend so much time in them. Stop dealing with droopy shoulders, cup gaps, stabby wires, and too-tight clasps. Get measured and find a good bra. I actually bought two Auden bras from Target in December, and I love them. I wash them on the gentle cycle in a zippered pillowcase and hang them on an indoor clothesline because I can never find my garment net. They’re in excellent shape from being worn pretty much exclusively since I bought them.”
17.
“Sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen. OMG. Take the time and effort to find a facial sunscreen you’ll actually wear daily. Yes, you can get a $5 tube of something, but it’s worth it to find a facial sunscreen you love. Most of them aren’t that expensive, and even if they are a bit more than you’re used to, your skin health is worth it.”
18.
“No more cheap fast fashion. I have been building a beautiful capsule wardrobe over the last few years, plus making sure it’s all tailored to fit. As I get new pieces, I’ve been throwing out the Zara, Old Navy, Target, etc. It’s much nicer, and I feel so much more put together and confident. Much better than having a ridiculous amount of cheap clothes and shoes that never last.”
And lastly:
19.
“Savings account. Life felt so much better when I realized I had something to fall back on.”
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