How do you celebrate your big and small wins? We asked our female colleagues how they honour personal triumphs with self-care gifts.
Self-care gifts are no longer seen as frivolous luxuries today. They are a way to celebrate the moments in life that matter, and we’re so here for it. Big or small wins – whether it’s scoring a work promotion, completing an arduous project, or hitting a new 5km personal best – all deserve their glorious moment in the spotlight.
Curious to find out how others express self-love, we asked our female colleagues in their 20s and 30s: how do you celebrate your personal wins? From meaningful jewellery and solo getaways, scroll on for inspiration!
Women share their self-care gift ideas
1. Living it up on vacation
“My favourite way to celebrate a personal milestone or win is by booking a solo trip, where I can explore a new city at my own pace. While abroad, I’ll also give myself the liberty to splurge a little. Most recently, I pampered myself with an omakase dinner while I was in Tokyo, and a rejuvenating hot spring experience in Taipei.”
– Yuki Ling, 27, Senior Branded Content Writer
“When I want to celebrate a personal win, it’s usually about experiences. Sometimes it’s as simple as going out for a meal with friends who help me forget about real-life stresses for a while and just be present in the moment. For bigger milestones, it’s travel, baby. A proper beach vacation where I can do absolutely nothing always hits the spot.”
– Nicole Nithiyah, 35, Deputy Editor at Honeycombers Singapore
“I celebrate my wins with a short solo getaway – no work, no obligations, and no need to please or compromise for anyone. It’s meaningful to me because I get to reconnect with myself, slow down and recharge.”
– Pei Yun Goh, 21, Digital Content Intern
2. Quality time with those who matter (me time, included)
“For me, celebrating a personal win starts with carving out quiet time to recharge. I love taking a spa day to relax and reset, followed by a good meal with my favourite people to say ‘thank you’ and turn a personal milestone into something shared. It’s the perfect mix of ‘me time’ and meaningful time with loved ones.”
– Benita Lee, 38, Group Editor at Honeycombers
“Sometimes, self-care is as simple as taking time for myself. Everyday luxuries to me include long, relaxing showers; leisurely mornings spent whisking a cup of matcha; or lazing in the sauna room a little longer after a gym sesh.”
– Amelia Ang, 31, Head of Branded Content and Production
“I celebrate my wins by treating myself to a mani-pedi session. Not only does it boost my confidence, but it is also a way of taking care of myself. I relish having that relaxing ‘me time’ where I can unwind, recharge and just enjoy the moment.”
– Samantha Lek, 28, Social Media Content Creator
3. Meaningful jewellery that can be cherished for years
“There’s an unspoken tradition in my family that we celebrate major milestones in life with jewellery. It started with my grandmother, who passed down her emerald ring to me, and continued with my mother, who bought me my first jumping diamond necklace to celebrate my coming of age at 18, and gifted me a watch at 21.
I continue the tradition, buying jewellery for birthdays and my personal wins. Beyond their beauty and monetary value, the way they serve as stories around my life with sentimental memories make them the most priceless things I own. My last purchase was a natural black pearl and onyx ring to reward myself for recent career progressions!”
– Ashe Liao, 28, Lifestyle Writer
Celebrate milestones with bespoke bling that lasts
Want to honour your personal triumphs with a self-care gift that matters? Forget off-the-shelf gifts or one-off experiences, and consider bespoke jewellery. Not only do these quality pieces last the test of time, but they also anchor the important moments in your life.
When it comes to meaningful custom bling, award-winning jewellery design house Madly Gems instantly comes to mind. Personalisation is at the heart of what they do, with in-house designers working closely with you to bring your dream jewellery to life. From initial sketches to design prototypes, you’ll co-create a one-of-a-kind piece with the designer at every step of the way. More than just a piece of jewellery, it is a unique creation that encapsulates your personal milestone and story.
Plus, Madly Gems is where you can find one of the widest collections of ethically-sourced, coloured gemstones in Singapore. Pick your fancy from classics like sapphire, ruby and emerald, as well as rarer finds such as tsavorite, paraiba tourmaline and spinel. With ballpark prices from $3,500, these bespoke jewellery pieces are worthy investments that you can pass down to loved ones in the future.
Ready to immortalise your next milestone moment with a self-care gift? Reach out to the team at Madly Gems to kickstart your bespoke jewellery creation journey!
This post is in partnership with Madly Gems.
