Reward Yourself in Rewarding Ways

A tough lesson I learned that took a lot of time to learn was that the way I reward myself is critically important. Two of my important goals are to be in better physical and financial condition.

However, when I did something well and wanted to reward myself I spent money and ate poorly. I would buy a book or a music CD or eat chicken wings or a huge dessert. In other words, I was creating short-term solutions to long-term problems. My "rewards" were taking me away from my desired outcomes. Consequently, the more I "achieved" the farther I got away from my desired achievements.

Has that ever happened to you?

Find Rewards with Positive After Effects

Now I try to reward myself doing free things that are good for me like taking time to relax, watch a movie, read a book, listen to music, go for a walk, or play with my kids in the backyard. Those are real "rewards" that have positive after effects.