When we think about celebrating our successes in life, often we choose to go out to dinner, have a drink, throw a party, or buy a special treat. When dieting, this is counterintuitive.
Still, you deserve a reward for all your hard work, so we have come up with ideas that don’t revolve around food.
Remember, what makes YOU feel rewarded might be different from someone else, so once you have a few ideas, be sure to make your own list and keep it on the fridge at home.
You can set specific rewards for certain goals and save the best for those amazing milestones!
- Buy yourself a new outfit
- Take a day trip to somewhere special
- Book a weekend spa getaway
- Go see a new movie
- Buy a unique piece of art to hang in your living room
- Get a mani/pedi
- Sign up for a class that sounds interesting
- Buy concert tickets to your favorite band
- Take a day off from work and relax
- Buy a new fitness tracker
- Get a journal for positive affirmations
- Sign up for a 5k
- Have a dance party in your living room
- Buy a new set of workout clothes
- Have a masseuse come to your house
- Hire a cleaning service to give your house a once over
- Buy yourself flowers
- Visit a local museum or fun place you’ve wanted to see
- Get new tennis shoes
- Consider trying a new hobby
- Sign up for cooking classes
- Give your dining room an overhaul
- Call a friend and invite them over for a walk
- Head to a local shelter and adopt a pet
- Plan a camping trip
- Go to a drive-in theater with friends
- Book a photo session with a professional photographer
- Post your inspirational story on social media
- Sign up for a dating app (if you’re single and ready to mingle)
- Get a tattoo you’ve been wanting
This isn’t an all-inclusive list. There are thousands of ways to reward yourself for hitting your goals.
Save the big trips and expensive items for the major milestones, and feel free to reuse some rewards if they truly make you happy. Everyone needs something to look forward to when trying to be successful!
