I generalized my 2011 goals in the last post, but I also should mention that I'm all about rewards! It's not like I just love shopping & spending money on myself... it's actually quite the opposite. I have no trouble purchasing food, or necessary items... I love buying gifts for others ('specially at Christmastime), but I'm really good at rationalizing myself out of getting anything for little ole me! And sometimes, as a result, I start to get bothered by this fact.
That said, I love setting goals and giving myself rewards. I set up savings accounts for big purchases, because I think it feels so satisfying to be able to purchase something when I have the cash for itA few things I keep in mind when I come up with rewards for myself:
- I can't reward myself with food, because I'm already indulgent enough.
- I like to set a dollar amount for each goal. When I meet that goal, I save that amount of dollas until I can afford my desired reward.
- Clothes are great rewards for exercise & weight loss goals, as I always need new clothes, and it's more fun to buy clothes when I feel great!
I'm going to save $5 a week for each week that I achieve all my goals. I may decide to increase after a certain point, but we'll see. I work on a Monday - Sunday week for tracking, so at the end/beginning of each week, I'll track with an update!
For a little teaser, here's the reward I'm going for first (approx. 6 weeks).
This is the coordinating print to one I received for Christmas from my lovely friend. Available here.
Isn't it awesome?! That outta keep me going :)
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