Rewarding our selves for a job well done
By gloryacam
@gloryacam (5540)
Philippines
April 4, 2011 8:08pm CST
Do you do this? I do, and it encourages me to continue doing well! I posted last week about my attempt to be healthy by eating well and running (and briskwalking). And, it paid off! I've knocked off about 6.6 lbs! So, last weekend, I treated my self to my favorite Japanese restaurant and had some beef teriyaki! Yum! Then, later in the night, I headed to the spa, and had a wonderful massage. It more than soothed my muscles (which were aching from all that running and briskwalking 
). It also eased off all the stresses of the past week. Now, am I ever ready to tackle the upcoming week! Have you rewarded your self lately? What was that reward for?
). It also eased off all the stresses of the past week. Now, am I ever ready to tackle the upcoming week! Have you rewarded your self lately? What was that reward for?16 responses
@ArdeeGayos (52)
• Philippines
14 Apr 11
Yes, I also reward myself from time to time. Usually it takes the form of reading books, buying electronic items that I really crave for, or simply having a good time with the family.
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
14 Apr 11
Those are good treats!
I also like books, so I buy my self books when I have saved money. Good way to motivate me to save more.
I also like books, so I buy my self books when I have saved money. Good way to motivate me to save more.
@inday312saylon (747)
• Philippines
12 Apr 11
I would reward myself with a nice massage at the Spa. Or, would buy myself a nice pair of shoes if I know I have really worked hard. Sometimes a best-selling book would also suffice. It's not really vain to pamper yourself once in a while. In fact, I find that it actually motivates me to work harder.
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
12 Apr 11
Nice. Those are really nice treats you have there. Especially the shoes! Maybe I should promise my self I'd get killer shoes if I attain my ideal weight! Really, such a motivation!
Really, such a motivation! 
@GardenGerty (160697)
• United States
6 Apr 11
I do not really reward myself, but I feel like my gym membership is a reward. I am buying new makeup as well, taking better care of me. I guess that is a reward as well.
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
6 Apr 11
Yep, I feel those are rewards. Little treats to the self. I think I should buy new make-up for this week. Oohhh... tempting. 
@junrapmian (2169)
• Philippines
6 Apr 11
Going to the fast food all by self is a reward I only do whenever I accomplish something for myself. Well, I am not a materialistic person and anything can satisfy me.
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
6 Apr 11
That is good - not being materialistic. It's more stressful when you're materialistic. Kudos.
@p3ks626 (6538)
• Philippines
5 Apr 11
I always do that. When I was single and had a job, I always reward myself every time I receive my salary. Now that I am married, I still reward myself by eating delicious food with my husband. We always do that now even if there are no reasons to celebrate or reward ourselves.
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
6 Apr 11
Yes, it is nice to treat our selves once in a while. Sharing a good meal with your husband is not only satisfying. It gives you time to get to talk and share stories - which helps to make your marriage strong. Just because you're married doesn't mean you can't go on a date, right?
@hornberger_matt (3)
• United States
5 Apr 11
i remember a buddy of mine were walking down the street when we found a what seemed to be homeless dog. It had no collar and was walking around aimlessly so we figured it didn't have a home, so I volunteered to take it home with me and my parents were surprisingly cool with it. My mom had taken the dog to a shelter where he seemed to have no problems. After i had known that that dog had been taken care of, i had a sigh of relief knowing i did the right thing. I rewarded my buddy and i the next day by going down to a bar & grille for an all you can eat wing night, and that was the best time of my life.
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
6 Apr 11
Awww, that is sweet! I'm glad the dog is okay. Good job, both of you! And, you deserve your reward.
@picjim (3002)
• India
5 Apr 11
I eat a little bit of chocolate or go to a favourite restaurant.I indulge in a bit of ice cream for a job well done that is sticking regularly to my exercise schedule.I do workout throughout the week and at the end of it i relax and eat good food on Sunday.I had a good workout throughout this week and on Sunday, i had ice cream in this hot weather with my family members.
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
5 Apr 11
Chocolates! My favorite indulgence of all . I dig the dark ones because they're healthier and less sweet. It's always nice to pamper ourselves during the weekends, right? Especially when with family.
. I dig the dark ones because they're healthier and less sweet. It's always nice to pamper ourselves during the weekends, right? Especially when with family.
@ally12 (1202)
• Philippines
5 Apr 11
I do sometime give reward to myself but not just when I did something good, but I also give reward when Im down and needs some pampering to lift up my injured soul. Most of the times I buy myself a very nice pair of shoes. like 4 inches red stiletto or a very nice boots on summer days..
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
5 Apr 11
Mmmmm....I do that, too, but I think I call them "pick me ups" rather than rewards. I got me one a month ago and had my hair done, and raved about it here at myLot, too. It really gave me a boost. I had a good look at the sappy state of my life and I thought that things need to be better, and the first thing I did was to pamper my self. So I get high-spirited, and worked hard to make my self better, and since I have, I reward my self for it!
Oooh, stilletos! Love them, love them...
rather than rewards. I got me one a month ago and had my hair done, and raved about it here at myLot, too. It really gave me a boost. I had a good look at the sappy state of my life and I thought that things need to be better, and the first thing I did was to pamper my self. So I get high-spirited, and worked hard to make my self better, and since I have, I reward my self for it!
Oooh, stilletos! Love them, love them...
@stanley777 (9402)
• Philippines
5 Apr 11
yeah,I do that too.I guess I deserved it even if sometimes circumstances do interfere to make it right but satisfied what you have done.Treating yourself what you don't usually do is the prize.
satisfied what you have done.Treating yourself what you don't usually do is the prize.@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
6 Apr 11
Yes, indeed! Treating our selves to something we don't usually do motivates us to continue doing what is good.
@hardworkinggurl (37063)
• United States
5 Apr 11
I don't often but I tend to still despite all go to my favorite salon and I get my hair trimmed and styled every 6 weeks. My hair is really long and can get out of control so despite anything I feel this is an absolute treat and must for me.
I am glad to hear you are continuing the exercising and it is allowing you to see great results. Keep it up and continue to inspire us with the motivation we all need.
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
5 Apr 11
That is, indeed, a treat - having your hair done every 6 weeks! Yes, thanks for all your encouragement I'm on the road to really change my lifestyle once and for all. All these words of affirmation I get from myLotters really inspire me. 
Thanks!
Thanks!
@devijay78 (1573)
• India
5 Apr 11
Hi gloryacam. I have never tried rewarding myself for anything till now. My parents always taught me that I have to do my duty and the rewards will come on their own. But I guess I could use a little motivation now and then for getting something very difficult done. Great work, keep it up. And that was really a good idea. I guess I will have to reward myself once in a while.
And that was really a good idea. I guess I will have to reward myself once in a while.@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
6 Apr 11
Yes, it is a good motivation. And, yes, you can try it once in a while. You're right, though, (or your parents are) that when we do what we must to, the rewards will come on their own. Like in my case, I will eventually get healthier, and that is my reward for being active and eating well. But, in the meantime, I will try to motivate my self by having these little treats!
@stanly012992 (241)
• Philippines
5 Apr 11
Hi, yes I do this when I took some achievement in my life.I do this to motivate my self to make a good response, giving any positive reinforcement to my self in order to attain newly accomplishment.
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
5 Apr 11
Yes, it is a good reinforcement to reward our selves for achieving something. We become motivated to do even better than the last time.
@SIMPLYD (90722)
• Philippines
5 Apr 11
No i haven't yet. But i will be rewarding myself, next week when we go to Manila to attend our daughter's college and university graduation. We will be there for a week so there's enough time for the 3 of us to bond and shop.
I have been saving money for our shopping. I would like to buy myself a new bag, sandals , shoes and blouses. I'm so excited!
How's that for rewarding myself?
How's that for rewarding myself? @gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
5 Apr 11
Shopping! Ooohhhh...I'm thinking that would be my ultimate reward when I achieve my ideal weight. Even my mom told me this before - that she, we would shop for a whole new wardrobe when I achieve this goal. And I'm on my way towards it!
Congratulations! You must be so proud to have your daughter graduate from college! Yes, you do have to reward your self for that!
@katrinapaz (2436)
• Philippines
5 Apr 11
yes! i do reward myself so that i keep myself motivate to do the job. One job i do is to save money and at the end of the month when I have reached my goal, i try to buy a special food or special dress for myself. I do this with a budget so that may saved money does not get all spent :)
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
6 Apr 11
That is good! And, truly you deserve a reward for that! I think I should do that, too, because I have a big problem with saving. I can't seem to save money. I just splurge everything! Keep up the good job!
@frontvisions101 (16043)
• Philippines
5 Apr 11
This reminds me of a psychology e-book I was reading. It's important to reward yourself of a job well-done or you'll lose motivation for whatever it is you wanted to achieve. It reinforces that inspiration and thought that you're doing the right thing.
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
5 Apr 11
Yup. It was actually a friend who majored in Psychology who taught me to give my self "trophies" for achieving a goal. I'm sure she'd be glad to know that I still remember what she taught me. It really does inspire me to achieve my goals again this week!
@keshia2007r (2880)
• United States
5 Apr 11
Yum beef teriyaki thats does sounds great, haven't had that in awhile, but to get on topic, yes! I reward myself quite often. If i've studied really hard on a test for example and I pass with a "A" or "B" I would perfer an "A" but, making a "B" is good. I would reward myself with ice cream or something very tasty! I often take advantage of rewarding myself for sometime i've done well.
@gloryacam (5540)
• Philippines
5 Apr 11
Yup, it was! Ice cream! I had that treat last weekend, too. But it was already more of an indulgence. Hope you find an opportunity to reward your self soon!
