01/12/2025
When was the last time you rewarded yourself for all your hard work?
Most of us are great at pushing ourselves.
Deadlines, goals, commitments.
But when it comes to recognising that effort, we hesitate.
I ask the groups I work with how they reward themselves, most people said:
“I wouldn’t know how.”
When I asked how they would reward someone they love, the answers come easily.
If there’s no reward for the effort we put in, eventually, the motivation to keep going grinds to a halt.
I break my rewards down into three:
Small – a walk in nature, a favourite coffee, a great meal.
Medium – a spa day, a weekend away, or a live event.
Big – something significant I’ve wanted for a while like a holiday.
For me, that “big” one recently was finally staying at Hotel Santa Caterina in Amalfi Coast. A place I’d had wanted to visit for years.
Initially, I wasn’t sure if I deserved it. After reflecting on the hard work I'd put in and progress made, it felt right to treat myself.
Now, on those cold, dark mornings when motivation’s low and resistance is high, I’ll remember that trip and remind myself that hard work results in great rewards.
(And yes - I did just want to show off my holiday pic).
How do you reward yourself for the work you put in?
