REWARD IT
Reward you
Rewards can be internal, external or both. Maybe knowing why we’re doing this is the reward. Perhaps the feeling we have after moving is the reward. Often that’s enough but, if you’re anything like us, we sometimes find that we need external incentivizing. You know. That little something something to sweeten getting it done. How we reward ourselves is a personal thing. Use the REWARD YOU exercise (below) to tune in to when and how to motivate yourself to make good choices in the moment.
What’s your reward?
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Make good choices. Motivate you. You deserve it.
Hello attitude
HOW’S YOUR ATTITUDE?
- Tune in. What are you telling yourself about moving?
- Is it supportive?
- Consider how you could motivate yourself.
Reward it
WHAT MAKES YOU FEEL GOOD
- What do you consider a reward? Think of small, every day rewards and larger treats.
- Give yourself a rewards when you’ve completed your daily moves.
- Note the effect. Rinse, repeat daily.
"I turn the regular things I enjoy into rewards"
It makes me feel like I'm taking more care of myself
Toni, Chicago, IL
"I reward myself with a beer"
Tom, Phoenix, AZ
"I reward myself with a soak in the tub"
Dani, Tampa, FL
"I reward myself with something different every time"
Joy, Indianapolis, IN
"I do my moves before I watch TV"
It's a funny conflict that goes on and watching the show is much more enjoyable
Ron, New Buffalo, MI
"I treat myself to a massage after a week of moves"
Carol, Milwaukee, WI
"I reward myself with a beach walk"
Bill, St Joseph, MI
