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Little rewards

carried
carried
Everyone read Shevie's discussion on rewards and the brain. Then come back here and share your little rewards. I thought this would be helpful, because I sometimes draw a blank. Now that I know how and WHY it's so important, I'm going to make it a point to reward myself regularly. Any ideas? I'll share a few of mine: strolling in my yard admiring my trees and birds, going bird watching, watching old movies, popcorn.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Lots of good stuff here! Thanks Agin! Maybe soon I can add to this list!
carried
carried
bump up for Chica
deleted_user
deleted_user
The best reward is being able to walk farther and faster without pooping out. And I bought two new dresses. On my 22 day smoke free.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Buying the books I couldn't afford before.I love to read,and I never think of smoking when I read.
deleted_user
deleted_user
A reward I give myself is as simple as a cup of hot chocolate. It seems to chase away the blues, and it is also relaxing to me. SFLea
carried
carried
bump for Steve36
mandingo
mandingo
Going out to eat, Buy a motorhome? :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
This is very strange for me, but I picked up a habit of drinking diet coke (still hoping that stuff is safe?!). It is something that occupies my mouth/hands and feels like a little reward. There are some great tea's that are super relaxing. I also like to reward myself with small ebay bids : )
LankyYankee
LankyYankee
I'm bumping this one up too. I surely hope we keep sharing and adding ideas here since rewards make this process so much easier.
rinkpa
rinkpa
Reading discussions like this on DS!! A big hug at the end of the day from my hubby!!! I,m getting ready to schedule a pedicure since I have saved approximately $70
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deleted_user
My 2 week was a manicure and a pedicure...
My 3 month (which Iwill make it to) is going to be a Coach Purse $429.00
Joanna
and in between, the walks and clean sheets and special prepared meals...
CeejayLo
CeejayLo
Just been for my reward...manicure and facial..2 hours of pure bliss..
deleted_user
deleted_user
I discovered how to perfume layer this week as my reward. Sounds silly but went to bath & body and got a bodywash, lotion & spray all in honeysuckle. It smells very sweet just like me haha :)
deleted_user
deleted_user
getting a coffee from starbucks a couple of days out of the week. I love coffee and there is no better coffee in the world than starbucks in my opinion! (Its kind of pricey though so I only treat myself maybe 3 times in a week.)
deleted_user
deleted_user
Going to Taco Tico. Yummy!!! Totally worth the 110 mile round trip! :-)