How Do YoU Reward Yourself ?

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Registered: 03-19-2003
How Do YoU Reward Yourself ?
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Sun, 06-07-2009 - 12:19am

Everyone deserves that pat on the back,
Some of us have rewardded oursleves with food ::gasp::
So .. instead of that ..
How do you reward yourself ?
Have you ever used any of the rewards/ideas below ?
What kind of rewards do you use ?
Let us know as it may give others some great ideas :)

Ideas for rewards ..
Please let is know if  you have any to add ..



  • Compliment yourself.
    Write down what you would say to anyone else who accomplished what you did.
  • Create an actual plaque or trophy.
  • Give yourself badges of honor for different levels of accomplishment.
  • Take a vacation or weekend getaway.
  • Take a day off from any goal activities.
  • Put $1 in a jar every time you meet a goal. When it gets to $50, treat yourself.
  • Create a Trophy Scrapbook, where you keep mementos from your accomplishments.
  • See a movie.
  • Make a grab bag of little prizes. When you reach a significant goal, reach in and get your reward!
  • Go for a spa treatment or massage.
  • Buy yourself a gift certificate.
  • Take a limo ride.
  • Subscribe to a magazine you always wanted.
  • Go canoeing or do something outdoorsy.
  • Watch your favorite TV show.
  • Buy something for your hobby.
  • Read a funny book.
  • Celebrate "100% Days". If you reach 100% of your goals that day, choose two rewards.
  • Find some time to be by yourself.
  • Pay someone to do the yardwork or house cleaning this week.
  • Fly a kite.


 
 
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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sun, 06-07-2009 - 3:10pm

Hi Lily,
yes many of us are from US,
While others here are from Canada & Africa ..
We love to make new friends ..
Check out the board.
You'll find many ways to stay accountable.
Hope this will help too ..
http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-bhivhfitness&msg=30990.1&ctx=0


Look forward to getting to know you & seeing you here again :)

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sun, 06-07-2009 - 3:11pm

Thanks on my new siggy Aileen,
Like I said .. I don't make them.
There are talented wonderful ladies on the boards in the link below that do.
They do it all for free if you ever want one :)

http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/message.asp?webtag=iv-bhivhfitness&msg=29150.1&ctx=512


Great reward for yourself as well :)

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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sun, 06-07-2009 - 3:12pm
Hey Mandy,
If you could tell me exactly what happens, errir message, slow loading or waht ..
When you try to post .. I can help/report it.

You're right about the feel good factor ..
Doesn't get too much better than that really :)
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Registered: 10-07-2008
Sun, 06-07-2009 - 5:14pm

Maybe for my Jun reward. Give me a V8 knock at the end of the month Hugs.


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Registered: 03-19-2003
Sun, 06-07-2009 - 6:50pm
Should I know what a V8 knock is Aileen ?
Doesn't sound like it would be a fun reward :)
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Registered: 10-07-2008
Sun, 06-07-2009 - 7:30pm

Oh forgot you have not seen those commercials Hugs. I was just kidding anyway. How long does it take to have a name tag made?


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Registered: 03-19-2003
Mon, 06-08-2009 - 12:10am
On two out of those three board links I gave you Aileen,
You can put in a request on one ..
Usually they get back to you sometimes the same day ..
Sometimes in a day or two.
If you say in subject .. FFA (Free for all)
You usually get more than one .
Let me know if you have any other questions :)
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Registered: 10-07-2008
Mon, 06-08-2009 - 12:21am

Oh ok Hugs...might do this for the end of the month.


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Registered: 03-19-2003
Mon, 06-08-2009 - 12:50am
Hope you do Aileen :)
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Registered: 10-07-2008
Mon, 06-08-2009 - 12:55am

Do they need an advance notice. They must be awfully busy.