I (23) grew up in a poor household and have been (and still am) working various jobs and saving since the age of 15, investing the moment i turned 18.
Throughout that period I have earned a total of $60k and another $60k was given to me due to an accident. My investment is currently sitting on $120k with a dividend yield of 6.4%.
I have never spend a single cent for any entertainment purposes from dividends and all the money I had and still receiving from my internship and side job, which are being split 80/20. 80% for investment, 20% on needs (bills and necessities).
But for 2026 I really feel like just taking a break and relax from all the things that I have been doing (DRIPS + salary contribution + tracking finances) and really enjoy the fruits of my efforts. But tbh, I do not know how to go about doing that because Ive never done it in my life like going overseas and stuff.
Those who have faced the same or similar issue as me, what did you do to really just relax your mind about all these things.