25 things to buy yourself to feel better if you have the Monday blues

August 2024 · 3 minute read

Some might call this 'Self Care'...

It's Monday, we're all feeling a bit 'meh', some times you just need to gift yourself something nice to cheer you up.

It's worth noting that treating yourself doesn't have to be lavish - it's not all designer clothes and fancy shoes - you can just buy yourself something that will make you feel good. Let's face it - we all could do with a little pick-me-up. Live your best life and shop these mood-boosting buys. 

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1.  A lovely candle

Happiness scented candle, £35, Neom

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2. A new nail polish colour you've wanted to try - but haven't yet

Chanel Nail Polish, £25, Boots

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3. Flowers. Flowers always spark joy 

Flowers, £25, Freddie's Flowers

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4. A mirror message to remind yourself that you're amazing 

Positivity mirror, £25, NotOnTheHighStreet

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5. Something chic but comfortable 

Original Pink hoodie £50, Glossier

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6. Really good coffee

Grind coffee, £12.95, Grind

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7. A bath milk to give you the best night's sleep of your life 

ESPA Restful Bath Milk, £30, ESPA

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8. A piece of jewellery that will make you smile every time you wear it

Zoe Sugg Stargazer hoops, £110, Carrie Elizabeth

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9. Something bright and cheerful 

Neon candles, £20, Etsy

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10. A fab new gym kit 

Printed active outfit, £94, Mint Velvet

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11. A Wellness Journal

Wellness journal, £26, Papier

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12. A new cool gadget to play with 

NEW Apple iPhone 14 Pro in purple, £1099, Currys

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13. A memory box for you to create some happy memories

Memory box, was £19, NotOnTheHighStreet

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14. New chic towels

The Longing rosy bath towel, £45, Harrods

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15. Chocolate for the win!

Milk & Cookies slab, £4.50, Hotel Chocolat

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16. A new body mist that smells just like summer

Brazilian Crush Hair and Body Mist, £19, Boots

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17. A designer bag that you'll stare at and swoon

Pink Gucci Marmont 2.0 bag, £1,150, NET-A-PORTER

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18. Some sunglasses - for when the sun comes out to play! 

Taylor Morris Jude sunglasses, was £150, Taylor Morris

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19. A disco ball so you can transform your house into a rave

Disco ball, £14.98, Amazon

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20. A piece of art that speaks directly to you and brings you joy 

Eleanor Bowmer You Got TOwn It poster £17.99 John Lewis

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21. A new highlighter to add some shine to your life

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Glow Highlighter, £38, Charlotte Tilbury

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22. A luxe car diffuser set

Car Diffuser Set, £73, Jo Malone London

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23. A hamper of treats for a civilised afternoon

Fortnum & Mason hamper, from £25, Fortnum & Mason

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24. Some new bed linen

Adeline duvet cover, from £85, The White Company 

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25. Brownies that get delivered straight to your door

Box of brownies, £17, M&S

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26. A SAD-busting alarm clock

Lumie Sunrise Alarm Wake up to Daylight Table Lamp, £42.49 John Lewis

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