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Listen, your birthday is a big day, a day that you should be celebrated. But the truth is, sometimes planning an event and spending a ton of money is far from fun and can be stressful. By the time you’re done with planning and buying everything you need, you’re probably exhausted left feeling not so celebrated. Not only that, but sometimes things don’t go as planned and you’re left with no other option but to spend your big day alone. Or you’re away from family and can’t afford a ticket back home to celebrate. Whatever your circumstances, remember that alone doesn’t have to mean lonely. You’ve got a birthday coming up this year, so we’ve got 15 things that you can do on your birthday to celebrate you.

Just relax, try and celebrate yourself by reflecting on the years that God has given you. Spend this day journaling, meditating and looking forward to the years ahead

 

 Spend the entire day at a spa! Get a full body massage, facial and body scrub! Get the works and celebrate yourself.

Go on a vacation and take advantage of “me” time, meditate on the beach, buy yourself a drink and enjoy your own company.

Buy yourself a bottle of champagne and have a celebration of life!

Purchase tickets to the play that you always wanted to see. And grab a front row seat! Enjoy yourself.

 What would you like? Buy yourself a present. Yes and wrap it too.

Buy a ticket to see your favorite artist play, live!

Go shopping.

Celebrate yourself by hiring a photographer to have a picture perfect photo shoot.

Rent your favorite movie, most rental houses give you a free rental on your birthday.

Get excited to cook for yourself. Try out a new recipe and make a nice meal.

 For the bookworms, spend the day diving into the book you promised you would finish but never had the time.

Yes, you deserve a day off. If you can, call out on your birthday and relax. Have breakfast in bed and spend the day how you would like.

14. Giving back feels good, spend the day donating your time and volunteering.