Birthdays are arguably the best days in a person’s life. Whether or not you choose to celebrate it, it goes without saying that the day of your birth is commemorated for one important reason, and that reason is YOU.
Learning about the amazing ways you can spend the day can help you appreciate your birthday. If you regularly celebrate your birthday, then reading this article can make you look forward to your next one even more. If you don’t (maybe because you consider it a reminder that you’re a year older), it can offer a brighter perspective of what you can focus on for the day.
Here are nine amazing ways to celebrate your birthday:
1. Eat Your Favorite Food
If you need an excuse to eat the food that you adore, then celebrating your birthday is definitely the best excuse you can have. In fact, even if the different foods you love don’t normally go together, you can bet that they will on your birthday.
So, go ahead and treat your palate to all the dishes and desserts you’ve been craving. After all, this is your day, and you deserve everything great that comes with it.Â
2. Take the Day Off to Do Things You Love
If it is possible financially and logistically, consider taking the day off from work on your birthday and dedicate it to doing the things you enjoy. If not, try to make it happen by switching shifts, filing a leave of absence, or seeking help from a relative with taking care of the kids.
Once you’ve accomplished this, go ahead and do your favorite things.
If you have no clue what you want to do on your birthday, think about the little activities that bring you bliss, but you have been putting off for special occasions. This can include walking around the neighborhood, going on a foodie trip, or having a picnic by the lake. You can also order your favorite takeaway and eat it at home while reading one of your favorite books.
3. Give Yourself a Luxurious Day
Another great way to celebrate your birthday is to go on a little outing devoted to self-pampering. If you think you need a mental detox, book a relaxing day at the spa and indulge in a full day of rest and relaxation.
You can also choose to plan a staycation at a boutique hotel or even book a table at a fine dining restaurant looking out to a wonderful view.
It’s your choice and yours alone. You don’t even have to ask someone to accompany you (that is, of course, if you feel comfortable spending the day alone).
4. Do Something That Makes You Feel Proud
Your birthday is all about making you feel good about yourself, and this doesn’t only mean giving yourself some pampering. It can also mean doing things that make you feel proud to be who you are.
Purge your closet and donate some of the things you have not been using for a while. Go on a hike up the mountain to rekindle your love for nature. Reach out to a friend you’ve lost touch with, or even forgive your ex and feel your heart become lighter. The possibilities are endless.
5. Cross Items Off Your Bucket ListÂ
Everyone has all kinds of things they want to do — things that may seem unattainable with short-term preparation. Fortunately, you have an entire year to prepare to tick off some items from your bucket list.
Tour Dubai on a private jet, like a big-time CEO. Climb the Himalayas or any other mountain that seems unreachable to you. Touch down in Paris or any other place you’ve always wanted to explore and savor culinary delicacies you’ve always wanted to try.
The point is to enjoy things you don’t normally do on regular days. This is what makes birthdays so special – they serve as your all-access pass to do the things you’ve been dying to try.
6. Write a Letter to Yourself in Five Years
What do you think about your life here and now? Where do you think you’ll be in five years?
Take a moment to ponder the current situation you are in – your life as a whole and in smaller details – and write down your thoughts. Do this with the intention of having your future self read the letter, like a sort of time capsule.
This can help you assess where you are now, all while allowing your future self to look back and see how far you’ve come after just a couple of years. You can even write down your hopes for the future and some advice for your future self.
7. List Down All Your Accomplishments for the Year
Aside from looking at the present and forward into the future, you can also look back to see how far you’ve come in just a year’s time. List down all the things you’ve accomplished within the year. Include everything you can think of, whether it’s big or small, easy or difficult.
Need help jogging your memory? Here’s a useful tip: Look through the notes on your virtual calendar or planner, or even your past social media events.
8. Spend Quality Time with Friends
There are times when your closest pals no longer live nearby but remain the people you want to spend time with the most. If this is the case, you can choose to commemorate your birthday by planning a trip to your (or their) hometown.
Not only will this allow you to be with the people you cherish, but it will also give you a chance to get a change of scenery. So, spend quality time with people you love, especially those you miss most. Relish these rare moments and make every second count.
9. Practice Gift-Giving for Yourself and Others
Gift-giving is a long-running tradition on birthdays. While you might receive presents from other people, it is also a good idea to offer yourself a gift.
Set a budget and set out to find that perfect gift you probably didn’t know you wanted or needed. Besides the happiness you can get from acquiring something new, buying yourself a gift is a great way to show self-love.
On top of that, you can also share your blessings with the world by doing simple acts of kindness. Regardless of what you give, the act of gift-giving nourishes the soul and makes you feel a warmth that nothing else can provide.
A Happy Birthday to You!
Birthdays are meant to be happy, but this event can also mean a lot of things for different people. If you don’t have any idea yet what you would like to do on your next birthday, consider trying some of the things listed in this article. And have a very happy birthday!
AUTHOR BIO
Mithu Agarwal is the Commercial Director at Seawings LLC, a trusted provider of commercial seaplane tours and charters in the UAE. The company offers aerial tours of the UAE, taking off from the Dubai Creek Golf and Yacht Club through which you can discover the thrill of travelling by a seaplane. Whisking passengers to 1500 feet, the route soars past the iconic city skylines, offering sublime views of the country’s architectural marvels.
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