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Well today was a doozy. Got my hair done, went for a massage (80% covered by insurance), then proceeded to find myself at Sephora buying some new things, got my eyebrows threaded, and took myself out for lunch. Could that money have gone to debt? YES. Why did I spend so much on myself? Cause I’m a 23 year old registered nurse who puts everyone above herself and I never buy myself ANYTHING. But the best part of it all, although I did spend a couple hundred dollars, I had money in my bank account to do so! No, I didn’t necessarily budget for it, but it didn’t go on a credit card. Usually I feel guilty for spending money on myself, but today was different and I needed a self care day! Haven’t done something like that since before I started nursing school 4. 5 years ago!  

Answer 1

Do it more often! Self care is important!  

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I second Ro!  

Answer 2

A Valentine's gift to you! We all deserve a little TLC.  

Answer 3

Budget in regular massages. or whatever works best for you

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@rede746 I just accepted a full time nursing position so my insurance will be covering 100% of the cost of massages every 3 weeks! ☺️

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@ballerina not all insurances cover massages right? I’d like to look into this for my own benefit

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@kutchins Im not sure! I’m in Canada, so not sure what the US insurances are like!  

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@kutchins If you’re in the US that’s absolutely true. A lot of them do not cover massages ask for your certificate of coverage to verify!  

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Thank you both!  

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@ballerina Ohhh lord! In green with jealousy !  

Answer 4

Still gotta take care of you! I’m also a registered nurse and let me tell you, I work hard for my money and if I want to spend it on me, then I’m going shopping  

Answer 5

I love this! You need to take care of yourself sometimes ❤️

Answer 6

I’m a registered dental hygienist and absolutely have to put a 4 week massage into my budget. All that time spent hunched over other people it’s not a want, it’s a necessity in order to prolong my career.  

Answer 7

Sometimes you need to have a self care day to look forward to when you are in this debt journey to keep you motivated and happy.  

Answer 8

Good for you!  

Answer 9

Always take care of yourself.  

Answer 10

I'm also an RN and I budget in some self care. My job takes A LOT from me. Its usually manicures for me since I'm allergic to the alcohol foam and my hands are torn up by the time I'm due for each one and the occasional splurge item. I can also totally see a massage because I am not 30 yet but already have knee and back issues from nursing. Enjoy!  

Answer 11

Girl nursing is rewarding but HARD and overwhelming and draining. If we didn’t do that every now and then we would go mentally insane.  

Answer 12

Good for you!  

Answer 13

Hey girl! I’m 23 too! I also work extremely hard - it’s OKAY to treat ourselves! I feel the same way, I totally have enough but I feel guilty. Regardless, look at us paying attention to our finances at 23! I don’t know very many young adults that do!  

Answer 14

You deserve it!  

Answer 15

Good for you! My question is how do you get insurance to pay for a massage?  

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@labyrinthine my insurance covers them as well!  

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@labyrinthine our Chiro is covered with insurance and since they do massages hubs gets that too. They only particularly cover acupuncture but it’s still a decent amount. They set it up for us with insurance. I’d just ask next time you go in  

Answer 16

Tell me. more about getting massages covered by insurance.  

Answer 17

Make sure to set that me time in your schedule and budget

Answer 18

I was just talking with a coworker about self care is essential for balancing ones life, enjoy the labor of your hard work.  

Answer 19

Good for you!  

Answer 20

Ok I have to ask ? What is “”” I got my eyebrows threaded “””? Sounds painful  but what do I know . nothing . haha

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Back it up a sec. you got a massage and insurance covered almost the whole amount ? How? What ? Where ? Please tell ! And one last thing . you go girl. !  

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@aiken this is google’s definition of threading! Hahah! Yeah, it’s through my hubby’s insurance, but when I start my new full time RN job next week, it’ll be under mine. I get a massage every three weeks, for the whole calendar year, and it’s 100% covered! I’m in Canada tho so now sure how it works in the states!  

Answer 21

Good for you! I'm planning a self-care day too I'm having a procedure in a couple weeks. so I'm looking forward to it

Answer 22

My husband works in the oilfield and we have a monthly massage budgeted for that reason. He is beat to hell after 15 days. Totally worth every dime for him to not be in pain. About every three months we do a couples massage. It is nice way to relax and have some us time.  Self care is no joke so you get a massage whenever you need it and dont feel bad about it. You are worth it! #nursesrock  

Answer 23

Yeah girl! I'm an RPN in Ottawa and I need massages and a chiropractor to help me from becoming a patient myself. PS. My grandfather put up a set of those crosses across the river in Mattawa! My claim to fame in the north :)

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@plaything83080 ahh no way! That’s awesome!  such a small world!  

Answer 24

GOOD FOR YOU. We all need "ME" days and it sounds like a day of pampering which is wonderful! Don't you DARE feel guilty! LOL

Answer 25

Im a cna and a mom we all need those me days

Answer 26

As another nurse, days like this are needed and necessary!  

Answer 27

As a nurse also, , , we need to do things like this for ourselves if people understood the stress but also enjoyment of being a nurse they would understand how days like yours is "needed" for (at least in my case) our mental health! Glad you had a wonderful day!  

Answer 28

Self-care is so important, especially when you're a nurse! I'm a nurse too and it's so easy to get burned out. We have to take care of ourselves mentally and physically. Good for you for making time for a self-care day.  

Answer 29

You deserve it!  

Answer 30

Treat yourself girl!  

Answer 31

Good for you.  

Answer 32

I just did that the other day

Answer 33

Good for you. treat yourself once in a while and debt will get paid.  

Answer 34

Nurses don’t do this enough! Take care of yourself! Well deserved I’m sure!  

Answer 35

My daughters an RN ! I love her to pieces. Definitely need to spoil yourself! Never feel guilty for self-care! Just to unleash every now n again is essential . Hope you enjoyed every moment!  

Answer 36

Never ever feel guilty about taking care of yourself. even a splurge. Especially if you are handling your financial affairs! Hope you enjoyed your day!  

Answer 37

It’s necessary !  

Answer 38

Fellow RN here and I say go for it! No new debt and if you don’t take care of yourself no one else will. Good job sister!  

Answer 39

Sometimes we just need a self care day. my daughter is a nurse ‍⚕️ and sweetheart you guys deserve to be pampered ❤️ I hope you enjoyed every minute of being pampered.  

Answer 40

Self care is so important.  

Answer 41

You do you! Thank you for caring for others! But how do I get my insurance to cover massages? Serious question.  

Answer 42

Good for u

Answer 43

We all deserve a treat once in awhile! My husband and I actually budget this kind of stuff into our budget ❤️

Answer 44

Coming from a RN here, YOU GO GIRL, unless you are 1, no one can really relate to nsg school/RN work stress

Answer 45

When you are in a career like that always caring for others it’s important to take care of yourself!  

Answer 46

Congratulations! Budgeting and all is super important but these type of days and super needed as well. We can’t forget to enjoy ourselves and take care of ourselves on this daily journey of better. We have to always remember that we are a part of the “better! ”

Answer 47

Well done for spoiling yourself! You deserve it! ❤️❤️

Answer 48

You can't pour from an empty cup. <3

Answer 49

Do you girl! ❤️

Answer 50

Did you enjoy yourself and have fun? Self care is not selfish. And the important thing is you did not use a credit card.  

Answer 51

I'm so glad you did this for yourself! Self care is so important esp being a nurse. I work for a hospice company and you dont realize when you really just need a break and have a reset.