I’m bad about rewarding myself. And when I do finally reward myself, it’s usually with food or drink. Which, of course, is a very bad idea if the reward is for weight loss.
Rewards work, but for me, I think they work better coming from other people. If I know that I’m working to get a goody coming from someone else, then I’ll keep working until I get it. But for some reason, it’s easier to slack off when I’m the one giving the reward.
Anyway, I’m resolving to start a non-food/drink reward program. Now. I’ve lost 8 lbs and I deserve a goody. A friend suggested that CDs make great rewards, and I agree. So, do I get one for every 5 lbs or 10 lbs? What’s my goal? Also, I’m buying this shelf to mount by my desk so I can see my progress.
And what CDs are must have? I know the first one I’m going to buy myself is Staind‘s latest album, aptly titled The Illusion of Progress. But I need more to choose from. If I decide to buy one every 5 lbs, that’s a lot of music!
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I’m lovin’ your reward system and that CD shelf. Congrats on the 8 lbs, which I think is pretty much a miracle at this time of year. You’re rockin’ it.
Well, somebody recently brought Anberlin to my attention. http://www.myspace.com/anberlin
Check ’em out.
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