To ask what your best investment in yourself has been?

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HeyItsPickleRick · 04/05/2025 23:08

Come on mumsnet, creep my lifestyle!

Inspired by the personal stylist post - I’m wondering what is the best thing you’ve bought for yourself?

Mine has 100% been my peloton and all the dumbbells. First exercise I’ve ever stuck to!

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Caligirl80 · 19/05/2025 09:29

Mostly stuff that my parents did for me: Braces to give me nice teeth; a great education; encouragement to go do what makes me happy etc.

As an adult the best thing has been my professional qualification, and also private health care/better health care options. I would also add going to see a shrink to deal with the CPTSD caused by abusive first husband.

And more shallow stuff??? I really like the awesome sportscar I bought myself lol!!! Makes me grin every time I drive it :)

MoosakaWithFries · 19/05/2025 10:20

Divorce
Cycling to work
Lifting weights
Promotions at work
Taking financial control through a SIPP to reclaim tax paid and plan for retirement.

RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 19/05/2025 17:34

Bailiwitch · 19/05/2025 09:25

@RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie, don’t know if you’re already aware of University Rooms? They offer exactly that, usually during vacations.

https://www.universityrooms.com/

I used them for years when I had to run down to Oxford for a couple of nights and didn’t want to pay hotel prices. They have become much more expensive lately (and they’ve expended their remit) but it’s still a good way of arranging a few nights in a college. IIRC you breakfast in very grand surroundings at Christ Church, though the accommodation might be a bit basic.

Yes, thanks. That’s exactly what I want to do albeit only for one night because they are very basic. I only want to do it to have a crappy breakfast but in a remarkable setting. 😂

PruthePrune · 19/05/2025 17:35

Laser eye surgery

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