To ask what your best investment in yourself has been?

[HeyItsPickleRick]

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!

Lazer eye surgery

Weight loss injections

Invisalign for my crooked teeth (I’m 61F) Currently half way through treatment, can’t believe how better my teeth look already. Bonus is my R sided nasal/sinus issues have almost completely gone away after bothering me for the past few years, esp at night. Maybe due to the Invisalign? Who knows but I’m over the moon!

Braces and regular hygienist appointments
running shoes
monthly deep tissue massages
good food
high thread count bedding
bamboo socks
dermatica skin care

I never used to do any of the above but they now are my essentials and I feel much better for them.

Private consultant for a skin condition, it's finally under control after suffering for years.

Paying extra to join the nice hotel gym with spa because I now actually go.

Do you mind if I ask what degree/job, please?

Oh and a decent mattress, pillows, duvet and quality bedding. I've never stayed in a hotel as comfy as my own bed, which has kinda ruined nights away 🙃

Good skin care and laser hair removal, salon cut and colour frequently..

Biggest investment though, was breast reduction surgery. It has changed my life in a number of ways for the absolute better!

Microdermabrasion for my face. Non invasive and very effective.

I did this in my mid forties - after not fully smiling for most of my life - I ended up with perfect white straight teeth and I could not stop smiling my head off and it seemed to change the shape of my face slightly.
Hope you also get as much pleasure from your final result @Coaster99 !

Lens replacement surgery in 2019 so no more varifocal glasses
Weight loss injections to get rid of 4 stone
Water flossing to reduce private dentist bills
Quality mattress to help sleep

But most importantly was going to university. My degree has enabled me to pay for all above and retire early 💪🏻

University is an investment by the state to a large degree, unless it is fully self-funded.

Doing a degree in my thirties during a divorce which was hard but means I have a nice job which I now do part time. Paying for an online dating subscription which meant I met my wonderful dh-when not many people were meeting online. 15 years on, I still love to wake up with him. Paying for my kids’ driving lessons as I wanted them to have this skill set and now they give me lifts!

Committing to going back into work every day instead of working from home. I’ve lost weight because I’m not near the fridge and I’m moving more, lower energy bills, the set up is better - more comfortable chair, bigger screen - feel less isolated, got to build better relationships with colleagues I didn’t know so well before and discovered lots of synergies and opportunities for collabs that wouldn’t have happened had I been at home, and best of all, I’ve turned my office back into a comfortable sitting/dining room.

I am consciously avoiding working from home and having work stretch into evenings and weekends, and this has given me a much better work life balance. Work now starts at 9am and finishes at 5pm.

I love how people proudly say 'University'. Aye, right. Please remember that bus drivers were taxed so you could get your degrees. Investment, my arse.

Shit Hot Divorce Lawyer and Razor Sharp Barrister. Not monetary, but seeking help from Women's Aid post marital breakdown to deal with the issues left by years of abuse.

More recently gym membership, WLI, and eating overhaul.

Studying for my professional qualification (paying the course fees myself).

Whilst on that first course module I met a woman who I used to discuss answers to the questions with. After a couple of months she invited me for an interview as they had a vacancy in her department. I got the job and part of the benefits was the company paying for my course and exams - worth many thousands over several years. The job also came with a big pay rise which increased a lot as I passed more exams and I’ve been there for 15 years.

This is a really interesting thread. There are several I agree with, nose job, therapy m. But my best investment is lots of household help freeing my time to work/spend with kids. We currently have cleaners 3 days a week and a nanny 5 days who cleans whilst baby sleeps.

Which videos do you do?

Do you also have a walking pad? I've been offered a standing desk, and considering nabbing my daughters pad which is gathering dust. Just not sure how easy it will be to use whilst working!!
Well done on the weight loss!

Is this accountancy? I’m considering switching, but at 50 that boat as probably sailed…

Same here .

That's a really distasteful thing to say when there are literally people starving to death each day.

@crystalize please could you share which Pilates YouTube you use?

I have been wanting to do this for a while & it would be great to have some recommendations!

Thank you!