Like most other college students at this time of the year, the horror that is known as finals has ruined any excitement I’ve had for the upcoming winter break. Final exams often destroy any semblance of the holiday spirit that you’ve been looking forward to all year, and you might even forget to treat yourself to the simpler things in life. However, there’s no need to fear—this year, I have provided you with 2016’s hottest items on the market. For a grand total of zero dollars, here are 5 fantastic gifts to give yourself in celebration of the holiday season.
1. Peace.
With the craziness of finals dying down, you can only look forward to the calm after the storm. After this finals season, make sure to lock yourself up in your room and enjoy the tranquility of post-finals relaxation. Peace and college do not co-exist in the same universe, so take advantage of it while you can.
2. Quiet.
What’s peace without a little quiet? Through all the hectic adventures you’ve been on in the past semester, you might not have even realized you’ve been missing this key component for half of the year. This holiday season, give yourself the gift of silence to help you recover from the traumatic experiences associated with finals week.
3. Love.
Whether it’s cuddling with your dog or marathoning your favorite television show, nothing feels better than a little self-love. After all, you’ve worked so hard this past semester (or at least that’s what you tell yourself.) Allow yourself to indulge in all of the things that make you happiest.
4. Food.
Okay, so I might have said that everything on this list would cost zero dollars, but this is the one exception—the pleasure of food has no price limit. Take time to dump every ramen packet from your apartment in the trash, and only allow yourself to eat the best of the best. Homemade meals, delicious desserts—you deserve it.
5. Sleep.
If you’ve gotten a total of 8 hours of sleep over the past week, then this is the ultimate gift for you. Fluff those pillows, layer those blankets, and rest in your artfully crafted burrito for as long as you please—and don’t let anybody tell you otherwise.