The Importance of Rewarding Yourself

“Many people are hyper-focused on the destination, rather than learning how to enjoy the process. We become easily overwhelmed by our goals and dreams allowing stress levels to rise. And the whole time we put an immense amount of pressure on ourselves only to wake up feeling depleted.

Most people reward themselves when they have reached their destination. But what if it takes months or years to achieve the results you desire? No wonder why we wake up feeling unmotivated and uninspired. So let’s learn how to love the journey, appreciate the challenges, and celebrate the small wins.

When you fall in love with the process, you’ll realize that you can actually go further than what you imagined. An important strategy that can be used to increase your interest in a task is to add immediate rewards.

When considering the neurobiology aspect of rewarding, it’s understood that receiving rewards increases dopamine (a pleasure hormone) levels in the brain. The pleasurable emotions that arise after this neurotransmitter is released encourages people to remain persistent and repeat the behavior.

What’s your ultimate goal? And what small tasks have to get done to achieve that reality? After every small task, reward yourself.”

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✨Takeaway: A person is more motivated and enjoys doing tasks when they receive quick, regular rewards. This creates a satisfying experience and enables participants to stay interested and involved in the activity. So, to perform better and be more motivated, use the dopamine reward system. You'll actually start to love the process, which will make showing up a lot simpler.

✨Reflection: How can you start celebrating your small wins today?

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