10+ Things It’s Not Worth Saving Even If Your “Tough Soul” Really Wants It

There is nothing more important than respecting yourself. We often put our real needs in the background to please others: partner, children, cat, dog. The ideal is to establish a balance, but never stop worrying about yourself. If you’re still reluctant about it, take a break. After all, leaving desires aside for a long time can make life grayer and without that “touch of magic”.

We, from awesome.clubwe are sure: if you reconsider your priorities and stop skimping on yourself (at least in small things) you can feel much happier in a short time.

Having a hobby is a way to relax your soul and at the same time express yourself, which is essential not only in childhood, but also during adult life. Not to mention that there are several examples of how a hobby can become a successful business. Whatever the pleasurable activity you choose, it is important to set aside part of your savings to maintain it, categorizing it as “essential spending”.

My husband doesn’t like my hobby for some reason, and because of that, I sometimes end up not doing the plumbing in the bathroom or fixing anything else around the house. It’s always like this, it seems that society still believes that women’s hobby should be just cleaning the house. © Kulebyka.bla / Pikabu To save money on yourself is to avoid buying what would give you pleasure. For example, I have a favorite pair of jeans and a spare (in case the first one didn’t dry in time). I will buy another only when these two are full of holes. I really like to sew and I always try to mend my clothes, but until recently I didn’t have enough materials for that. So I decided to buy a sewing kit — with everything you can imagine — for 200 euros. With delivery and fees, it came out to around 300 euros. For me, it’s a lot of money, but I don’t regret it one bit. I’m jumping with happiness with all the things I’ll be able to do now! © nika_moj_nik / Livejournal My husband and I have joint bills and expenses, but each of us has his card: if he wants to buy something for himself, he doesn’t have to ask me. And vice versa. I believe that the more bans are created to limit personal hobbies, the more conflicts there will be in the relationship. © Yumika / Pikabu

You can go to an excellent hairdresser, dye your hair with the best dyes and wash it only with sulfate-free shampoos, but all these efforts could go down the drain if you skimp on your everyday brush or comb. Quality combs should have soft bristles to avoid damaging your hair each time you comb it. But don’t forget: it’s important to choose the right product for each type of hair and consider the particular characteristics of your locks. For curly hair, for example, brushes with teeth of different sizes are recommended. For greasy hair at the roots, brushes made of natural wood.

Furthermore, it is essential to have different brushes for each type of situation: the massage brush is recommended to prevent hair loss; silicone combs, to dry with the dryer. Incidentally, experts claim that brushing your hair right after a shower is a big mistake, as it will deteriorate the quality of the strands over time, in addition to promoting hair loss, as wet hair is at its most fragile. The ideal is to dry them first and choose combs with wide wooden or plastic bristles.

When choosing a comb, it is necessary to look not only at the materials of its composition, but also at the specific characteristics of the product. Silicone brushes are suitable for detangling long hair, while for curly hair it is better to opt for combs with few plastic bristles. Quality products have soft bristles so as not to generate too much friction with the hair and not damage it. Care is simple: regular cleaning of accumulated dirt. You should also check for possible wounds on the scalp. Even the smallest injuries should not be ignored, and therefore it is better not to be economical when choosing a brush. © Ramona Koko / Thequestion

When shopping for basic clothes — like black coats, plain blouses, simple dresses and T-shirts — don’t think about saving money. Remember that you are buying clothes that will be worn for a long time. Often, such pieces last for years, mainly because they don’t usually go out of style. As every good home should have a stable foundation, your look also needs to be made up of quality, durable materials.

My advice: opt for classic models and shapes, which are unlikely to go out of style, but without sacrificing quality. It is better to have fewer pieces, but of good quality, as you can combine them with different accessories to make the looks more varied🇧🇷 Quality clothes can be used several times without the risk of spoiling. © Daiana Brojt / Quora

People wear at home what they feel sorry to throw away, but don’t have the courage to wear on the street. We’re talking about all those blouses that are ripped, stained with ink or just the ones that are “falling apart”. Let’s not deny, many of them have a little place in our heart. The problem? Such clothes affect our self-esteem, even if we don’t notice it. This also concerns underwear, including bras. Choosing more expensive models allows you to improve the way you see yourself on a daily basis (even at home) and develop a habit of taking more care of your own body and appearance. Well, psychologists believe that.

But you don’t have to spend a lot; just give preference to simple, comfortable and quality clothes, but not old ones. Dressing well at home sends a signal to the brain that we always deserve the best: at work, on the way home, when doing the dishes, that is, every second. Therefore, wearing good but comfortable clothes is, first of all, an act of self-love.

I would not wear, for example, old and discarded clothes, even at home. I can easily donate or get rid of old items and buy new, quality pieces. I don’t have the attachment or patience to wear ripped things. © nathalyru / Livejournal I stopped walking home with destroyed clothes when I started to work more in the home office system. If you don’t police yourself, you’ll spend the day walking around in your pajamas. So I started to act like I was going to work normally—mostly wearing comfy jeans—but no pajamas or sweatpants! © mahusia / Livejournal Gone are the days when women walked around the house in aprons. I make a point of dressing well for my husband, for the children, and especially for myself. Don’t think that your husband will remember you looking beautiful and very well dressed forever – there is a constant process of taking care of yourself so that the good feelings of the relationship are renewed daily. And that for both sides. But, of course, that’s a choice only you can make. © olga_krav4enko / Livejournal

“Food for the mind” is not usually cheap, but the importance of a good book is hard to refute. They often help us to better understand our existential doubts and can serve as a source of inspiration for any future achievement. Fiction books contribute to diversify speech with new words and expressions and expand vocabulary up to 13 thousand words.

Besides, reading is like emotional training. The mechanisms that occur in the brain to understand the events of a story are similar to those used in real life: when we read that the protagonist grabbed the end of a rope to avoid falling off the cliff, for example, the brain area responsible for the act is activated. of “grabbing”. So not only do we become more erudite by reading, but we also learn to empathize with others. It is no coincidence that people who read a lot of fiction have better social skills, that is, they understand better what others are thinking or feeling.

When a person writes a book, he puts his ideas and thoughts into it. It’s as if that person’s entire life baggage is buried in the pages. Peter Thiel’s experience on Silicon Valley, for example, can be absorbed by reading the book “From Zero to One” in just a few hours. Ray Croc’s discoveries, difficulties and strategies in creating the McDonald’s empire are described in detail in the book “Hunger for Power” for only three dollars © Anshul Aashish / Quora In my opinion, books are something you should never skimp on — and no matter what they are: didactics, novels or classic literature. My father always told me that the best investment you can make is in yourself. What better way to achieve this if not by acquiring more and more knowledge? © Vandana Miglani / Quora

Marie Kondo, a world-renowned Japanese consultant in the field of house organization, believes that “real” life only begins after a person has put his house in order. And you don’t need to fill it with things, it’s enough that each item is in its place and that it makes sense to the owners. The bedroom should only contain things that bring happiness. Candles and colored lamps are great for harmonizing the climate of a room, leaving the environment always comfortable.

Home is a private space, where you rest after a long hard day at work. The choice of colors, accessories, furniture and small decorations has a great impact on our everyday mood. Buying too cheap or poor quality decorations is not good for the soul. © Hirak Bhayani / Quora

Saving on bedding is going to cost more than you might think—and it’s not just about the aesthetics. Even if we buy a good mattress and an orthopedic pillow, bedding is what will be in direct contact with the skin. Rough fabrics can cause sores and synthetic materials can trigger allergies. In addition, both can accumulate mites more easily, invisible to the eye, but no less harmful. Fiber sets that are silky, resistant and dense, but at the same time light, cool and moisture-retaining, usually don’t come cheap. Also, it’s important to have a spare set to change every 10 days.

I spend a third of my life sleeping. Most likely, you too. Everything essential for a good sleep is worth my investment: good bed, quality pillows and quilts, as well as pillowcases and sheets. Although the initial costs can be quite high, if we divide the number of hours of use by the time…