Mini Rewards

When I was on a goal to lose weight, I set mini rewards for myself.  Maybe it was, I won't buy a new pair of jeans until I lost 10 lbs, or I won't buy that new CD until I get down another 5 lbs, maybe it was a different goal, I won't buy that new bracelet until I can do 20 push-ups.   I set myself realistic goals that I knew I could achieve and I rewarded myself with something I really wanted once I hit that goal.  Maybe the goal reward was a nice dinner out with my dear hubby.    But, each reward that I had set for myself gave me a new goal to aim for.  It kept my motivation high.  I knew my next shopping spree was just around the corner if I stay focused!

I read on one message board a bunch of ladies each said after X amount of lbs lost they would add a charm to their charm bracelet.  I thought that was a cleaver idea.  Then you have a nice piece of jewelry to wear, and every time you wear it, you will see your results right there in front of you!

If you need a little extra push and motivation, then give yourself a mini reward at certain steps along the way.  It may not be a large shopping trip, it may just be something small that you really wanted to get for yourself, but never could justify buying it.  At times, my mini reward was a nice massage to sooth those sore muscles.  But, now it's time to set your goal and pick your reward and tell yourself, hey I worked hard to reach my goal, now I deserve a small treat for myself!

Now, what's your next goal and what is the little reward for yourself once you hit that goal?