I want to let you in on a little secret.

You don’t have to break the budget to enjoy life’s luxuries. 

In fact, you don’t even need to spend anything to enjoy life’s luxuries.

Luxury is defined as, “something adding to pleasure or comfort but not absolutely necessary.” Now, I do find it interesting that while I was researching the definition of luxury, some of them had the word “expensive” in it, and some didn’t. 

I truly believe that something doesn’t have to be expensive for it to be luxurious.

I also believe that capitalism has influenced us to crave luxurious and expensive things to perpetuate consumerism, instead of focusing on the luxuries that already surround our everyday life. 

This list only took me a few minutes to come up with.

Why?

Because life’s luxuries surround us. 

There are amazing things all around us that add to our pleasure and comfort in life, and this is going to look different for every single person.

Now, I do want to note that everyone’s experiences are different. Everyone is going to experience life’s luxuries differently, and some luxuries are going to be more accessible for others. I recognize that some people feel that they don’t have the free time to enjoy the luxuries that life has to offer (though more on that in a minute), and I also recognize that class, race, gender, and more can all impact someone’s ability to enjoy something that other people may enjoy.

I just want to comment on that because it’s important that we acknowledge that everyone’s situation is different and is going to impact what they enjoy in life.

Okay, but in saying that, I also believe that we all deserve to enjoy the luxuries that life has to offer, and I think it’s important to we each prioritize this.

How do I learn to enjoy life’s luxuries?

I want you to start by asking yourself: What makes me happy?

Create a list.

Just like the one I created above, but don’t feel like you only have to include affordable or free things on it (feel free to include designer bags, trips to Cancun, or whatever you’d like). Just take the time to write out your list, and answer “what makes me happy?”

Once you have a list, take time to read over it.

I think there’s a pretty high chance that there are going to be things on your list like “alone time” or “time with my family” or “time in nature.” 

All of these things are free and accessible.

If your list only has material items on it, take some time to consider what experiences you enjoy, and add those to your list too! 

It’s okay to love expensive things, and it’s also okay to recognize that there are a lot more things in life that are luxurious. 

A pair of designer heels may bring your comfort and pleasure (though I’m a bit skeptical about the comfort aspect), but you may also find the same amount of comfort and pleasure in a bubble bath. 

Rather than scouring the internet for your next impulse purchase, grab a book and soak in the tub for an hour. I do it all the time.

But wait, it gets better.

When you learn that life’s luxuries are often experiences that leave you full, you’re able to curate a life of passion and love.

You don’t need the latest and greatest to have a remarkable life. Instead, you just need to have a willingness to carve out time for the things that matter to you, to enjoy the little luxuries of life, and to find balance in your everyday. 

What luxury will you enjoy today?