By Leo Babauta
When you’ve accomplished a goal or mini-goal, you should celebrate and reward yourself (see Motivation Hack #11). However, if you do this often enough, and your rewards cost a lot, you’ll soon go broke.
J.D. at Get Rich Slowly recently posted that sometimes it’s OK to splurge, a cool statement coming from someone who promotes frugality. And I agree with him completely, but I thought it would be interesting to post a list of some ideas of cheap or free rewards.
Some ideas:
- buy books from a used bookstore
- make chocolate chip cookies (easy and delicious!)
- dip berries in chocolate
- take a day off, watch dvds
- ask your SO for a massage
- or erotic favors
- take a bubble bath
- blend a smoothie
- download a couple songs
- spend time with a loved one
- get your favorite take out
- give yourself some quiet time with a book or music
- take a day off from any goal activities
- take a nap
- watch your favorite TV show
- do something you love
- window shopping (can be dangerous!)
- go to the beach
- go to a museum
- have a cup of tea
- have a glass of wine with dinner
Be creative! I’m sure you can think of a lot of other free things that will give you pleasure. You deserve it!