The Value of Investing In Self Care

In the past few years, “self-care” has popped up everywhere. Women are told that we don’t do enough of it, so we’re encouraged to buy another massage, get a manicure or treat ourselves to something nice. The problem is that all that self-care spending can have a big impact on our bank accounts.Striking the balance between giving ourselves some much-needed TLC and can be tricky, something I know firsthand. Each week I see a personal trainer, and I visit the chiropractor biweekly. I love to reward a month of hard work with a Friday afternoon pedicure. Although all of these leave me healthier and happier, they also come with a hefty price tag. I recently began wondering: has my self-care become an excuse for splurging?