One of the most effective ways
to making progress toward a life of health and
fitness that I have found is through the use
of rewards. As I completed each week and stuck
to my actions, I would do something for myself
that made me feel good – physically, mentally,
emotionally, spiritually, even financially. These
can also be actions that will improve other areas
of your life – that will keep your motivation
going to do more!
Well, here you will find a list of suggested
rewards that you can use, or that will at least
get you started with some ideas on what you’d
like to do for yourself as you begin to make
progress toward your goals. I suggest planning
on rewarding yourself on a weekly basis. As you
reach certain milestones, be it time or weight
lost, I think it is a great opportunity to have
what I call a “Premium” reward planned
for doing.
Refer back here for ideas if you need to as
you move forward on your “Self-Improvement
through Self-Motivation” journey!
Suggested weekly rewards:
Grow
your own flowers! Planting and caring for a living
thing is a wonderful growth experience! Or how
about a few indoor plants?
Start your own garden with herbs, fruits and or vegetables.
Visit the local zoo
Take a trip to the art museum
Take a walk in the park
Buy a new CD or DVD
Burn a scented candle for hours...your home will smell great!
Get your hair done
Lock the world out and take a long bubble bath
Go on a scenic bike ride
Take a walk in the countryside
Listen to relaxing music while reading a good book
Go to a movie
Rent an old favorite movie
Buy a new book and get lost in reading it!
Sign up for a course at a local college
Contribute time, treasure or talent to a local charity
Learn to use the computer, or become more proficient at it
Get a manicure
Get a pedicure
Paint a room in your home a vibrant new shade
Make curtains for a bright new look
Buy a new top
Buy a new pair of shoes
Go to the opera or symphony
Send yourself flowers...anonymously!
Adopt a pet
Study a 2nd language
Go to the library
Teach a child to read
Take up a new sport
Sew something
Take up woodworking
Learn a craft
Paint a picture
Go to the park with a sketchpad and sketch your world!
Volunteer for Big Brothers or Big Sisters
Volunteer for any good cause!
Bake cookies and deliver them to the local fire-house (be on the look out for hunks!)
Arrange a choral group to go sing at a local nursing home
Spend the day reading to the seniors at a nursing home
"The information provided on this website is for educational and motivational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition or disease. Please consult a physician when beginning any diet or exercise program."