After a bit of discussion on what Mike and Maggie both think about self-care, we dig into how self-care doesn’t need to cost any money.  Self-care that costs tons of money is often not actually beneficial, but instead a distraction from what’s really happening and an avoidance of what you really need.Ideas for ways to practice self-care for free or on a budget:Exercise or get outside.Go for a walk outsideGo for a hike - explore a new nearby spot to hikeEat Healthy(ier).Eat some vegetablesPut good real food into your bodyDrink lots of waterBe a kid with your kids, or someone else’s kids, or some adults!Run through a sprinklr when it’s hot outsideChase your kids around with water guns or water balloonsPlay in the pool with your kids.  Like really play with them!Take a hot bath.  Or a cold shower.  Whatever you’re into.Write down things you’re grateful for.Read a book, alone, somewhere quiet.Turn off social media and/or your phone altogether.Meditate.Sit alone quietly enjoying a cup of tea and reading your favorite blog, or listening to your favorite podcast.Massage - Get your partner to give you a massage, and return the favor.Intimate time with your partner - from cuddling to anything else!Curl up on the couch and watch a good romcom movie, or scifi movie, or whatever you’re into.The entire LOTR trilogy. For those like Maggie, LOTR stands for Lord of the Rings.Dance like nobody's watching.  Or watch tik-tok for 10 minutes, but set a timer!  Too long on social-media and it’s not self-care.Sleep in.  Plan ahead to make it happen. Leave a note and activity for your kids.  Tell them the night before what the expectations are and that they get XYZ if they entertain themselves until 10AM.Top 3 Takeaways:Prioritize self-care.  Figure out what matters to you, and make time for it!Realize good self-care doesn’t need to cost money.Commit to spend more time on self-care right now.  Block some time on your calendar, make plans with your partner to watch the kids, or whatever it takes to make sure you have some self-care time coming up soon.--Show ReferencesMy Self Reliance YouTube ChannelNetflix and Chill definition @ urban dictionary--Follow friends on FIRETwitterInstagramFacebookLinkedInLeave us a voicemail or text us: 404-981-3370eMail us at:  friendsonfiremm@gmail.comVisit our website: www.friendsonfire.org---Other LinksMaggie’s Blog: Mostly Minimal LifeMike’s Book: Your New Relationship with Money