100 Free Comforts That Cost £0
Not everything that feels good needs to cost; in fact, sometimes the best comforts are the tiny, ordinary things that don’t cost a penny, they just need noticing.
So if you are in need of a comfort that won’t put a dent in your pocket, here are 100 free comforts that cost exactly £0.
At Home Comforts
- Fresh sheets on your bed
- Opening the windows after rain
- Making your bed look hotel-level tidy
- Lighting a candle you already own
- Sitting under a blanket in the middle of the day
- Rewatching your comfort series
- Listening to the kettle boil
- A long shower
- Wearing your softest jumper
- Rearranging your cushions
- Drinking tea slowly
- Tidying one small surface
- Letting sunlight hit the floor
- Washing your hair and air-drying it
- Opening all the curtains
- Making your bedroom feel intentional
- Using the “good” mug
- Putting on clean pyjamas early
- A deep stretch
- Turning on fairy lights before it’s dark
Outside Comforts
- The smell after rain
- Walking somewhere without headphones
- Watching dogs on a field
- Sitting in your car during a storm
- Listening to birds early in the morning
- Watching clouds move
- Walking through autumn leaves
- Standing by the sea
- Visiting your local park bench
- Sunset watching
- Rain on a window
- Fresh cold air
- Noticing flowers on someone’s fence
- Walking a different street
- Puddles reflecting streetlights
Emotional Comforts
- Cancelling something you didn’t want to go to
- Muting a notification
- Saying no
- Finishing a task you’ve avoided
- Sending a “thinking of you” text
- Hearing someone laugh
- Listening to a favourite song
- Writing everything down
- Deleting old screenshots
- Clearing your inbox by 10 emails
- Being understood
- A proper exhale
- A quiet morning
- Not rushing
- Doing nothing without guilt
Small Ritual Comforts
- Making a list just to tick things off
- Setting a 10-minute timer and tidying
- Opening a window before bed
- Washing your face slowly
- Using hand cream properly
- Sitting on the floor instead of the sofa
- Writing tomorrow’s plan
- Making toast exactly how you like it
- Listening to rain sounds
- Tidying your bedside table
Social Comforts
- A long voice note
- A hug
- Someone remembering something about you
- A shared inside joke
- Sitting next to someone quietly
- A random compliment
- A kind comment online
- Borrowing a book
- Returning a favour
- Checking in on someone
Quiet Joy Comforts
- Finding money in an old coat pocket
- A song you forgot about
- The first sip of tea
- A warm radiator
- Watching a candle burn
- Organising your bookshelf
- Clean socks
- The sound of pages turning
- A freshly vacuumed carpet
- Rain tapping on the roof
- Rearranging furniture slightly
- Lighting a second candle
- Stretching before bed
- A deep breath in cold air
- A quiet Sunday afternoon
Tiny Wins
- Folding laundry immediately
- Replying to that one email
- Drinking water
- Making your bed
- Taking a proper break
- Writing one paragraph
- Cooking instead of ordering
- Turning your phone face down
- Cleaning your glasses
- Taking five slow breaths
- Finishing a chapter
- Getting into bed early
- Closing the laptop
- Saying “that’s enough for today”
- Realising small things count
Final Thoughts
Comfort doesn’t have to be aesthetic.
It doesn’t have to be productive.
And it definitely doesn’t have to be expensive.
Sometimes it’s just noticing what’s already there.
What’s your favourite free comfort?
Competition
If you would like one of my favourite comforts, which is technically free for you as I’ve bought it, then here is your chance to win a Dusk: Basil, Lime and Mandarin Scented Candle.
Win a Dusk: Basil, Lime and Mandarin Scented CandleThere is no mandatory entry option on this giveaway; however, the more options you enter, the more entries you will have in the final draw.
The competition is open to the UK only and has a closing date of 07/05. Good Luck!
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Watching the birds in my overgrown garden finding something to eat
My favourite free comfort is listening to the birds in the garden, the different songs always lift me up.
My favourite free comfort is stepping outside for a quiet breath of fresh air, feeling the world slow down just enough for me to catch up.
My favourite free comfort is walking the dog in my local park!
Putting on thick warm socks after a paddle in the sea!
Being able to bring freshly aired washing in off the line
My favourite free comfort is sitting in the garden with my dog on a sunny day. Book in hand, birds chirping, dog sunbathing – just perfect!
some really good info on here, I have not been here before today. I like what I say
My favourite free comfort is sitting in my garden, enjoying the sunshine and listening to birdsong
Relaxing in the garden listening to the birds sing
My favourite free comfort is an early night and reading a book in bed
Getting into bed after changing the sheets
Having a MASSIVE lie in, knowing I’ve the day off work ahead, and the day off after. whoop 🤭
I find finishing a task I have been putting off for ages to be most satisfying
My favourite free comfort is getting into bed early!
I like laying on the bed with my cat when she’s asleep, listening to her breathe (or snore).
My favourite free comfort is having cuddles with my two lovely cats!
I love a hot bubble bath
reading a good book when it’s raining outside
Going for a long country walk x
Creating a quiet, cozy environment, often called “hygge,” with candles or warm lighting.
Some lovely ideas here, walking in nature is one of my favourites!
Walking in the countryside and enjoying the fresh air & lovely sights and sounds
walking in the nearby park is my free relaxing comfort thing.
Fresh air, i tend to do a couple of laps around the local park and it’s lovely that everyone says hi to each other when passing.
i love getting into a freshly clean bed better with a good book too
my favourite is glorious sunshine on a windless day when I can just relax on a lounger in the back garden
Sounds heavenly and perfect for calm moments with a book curled up on the sofa under a blanket.
My favourite free comfort is snuggling up in a blanket fresh out of the tumble dryer, so it’s all warm and cosy.
Looking at the stars and the moon and if you are lucky enough with a pair of binoculars
My favourite is walking along the promenade where I live and watching the waves.
A walk along the promenade where I live and watching the sea through the seasons.
Relaxing in the countryside watching nature all around you
My favourite free comfort is sitting with hubby, relaxing, looking back over our 56 years together and counting our many blessings.
Sitting in the garden listening to the birds singing x
My favourite free comfort is sitting outside in the garden, enjoying the sunshine.
A nice refreshing can of cider and a pack of Pringles
My favourite free comfort is taking the dogs out on an evening walk. Great to find somewhere peaceful away from the rush.
Watching the grass in my garden grow is so peaceful, I have let it go wild.
eating something indulgent and junky and not worrying about it
I needed this post so much right now. it made me realise how the small things matter. My favourite is just being outdoors
Going for a run in my local area, and doing parkruns on a Saturday morning.
Going for a mid-afternoon nap.
My favourite free comfort is a hug from my family!
A long walk in hot sunshine. I love it
My favourite free comfort is listening to the birds in the garden
Going for a walk with my earbuds in listening to music and lost in my thoughts.
My fave free comfort is squishy cuddles with my 18 month old grandson who we have started looking after one day a week while mummy and daddy work, he’s so adorable and a real little character and we love him to bits.
My other, if I’m allowed two, is fresh line dried bedding, even more so if they’re ironed. Ive always said that if ever I were to win big on the Lotto I’d employ someone to change them daily, fingers crossed and all that lol.
curling up with a good book is my favourite thing to do, extra comforting if there’s a warm, thick blanket involved too!