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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.
NYyankeedeb
NYyankeedeb
i am eatting better...walking daily and I have taking up new hobbies...collecting baseball cards and scrap booking...
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deleted_user
I'm eating healthier and trying out new recipes. I love to cook so it's a nice reward. I also like to get out and exercise whenever time permits. I took up coffee drinking as well. It's cheap, it's yummy and it's something to do with myself first thing in the morning!
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thank you louisg!!!! you are a great bumper! i tried to find some old replies of my own on here, but i think on jan 7, 2009, i was in the floor with a gall bladder attack...LOL. great reminders!!!!!
little rewards tomorrow will be picking all my lavender!!!! ive got a nice vase waiting!!!
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deleted_user
I bought some Lavender lotion and Vitamin E oil. Your skin will feel so soft and smell so good. Very relaxing!!!
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deleted_user
Awwwwwwwww thanks for bumping this Louis, reading it brought back so many fond memories and such....

Okay todays' reward....dinner is cooking itself in the crockpot,,,sweet and sour chicken....do check out allrecipes.com....great site!
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Shell, I Love crock pot cooking,,,rewards for the last 9 months,,,,2 trips to Arizona and a couple a dinners at restaurants and pedicures...Wow that is alot of rewards!!! I never have a hard time with spending money...