Everyday Happiness - Finding Harmony and Bliss
Education:Self-Improvement
The size of the reward matters little; it is all about anticipation! Tune in today to learn more about reward systems for improving happiness.
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Welcome to Everyday Happiness where we create lasting happiness, in about 2 minutes a day, through my signature method of Intentional Margins® (creating harmony between your to-dos and your priorities), happiness science, and musings about life.
I'm your host Katie Jefcoat, and yesterday we talked about treating ourselves to improve happiness. Essentially, we discussed how rewarding ourselves after working hard on a task was an excellent method of enhancing happiness and satisfaction. We all love getting a pat on the back for a well-done job.
After reading an article from Psychology Today on learning and reward systems, I want to add a side note. In this article, Dr. Robb Rutledge performed an experiment on learning and rewards. In the study, he found that the reward size didn’t matter as much as the learning process.
What this shows us is that creating reward systems for ourselves doesn’t have to be some huge dramatic process. You certainly don’t need a month-long trip to Rome just because you cleaned the bathrooms. You just need a little something that can kick your butt into gear!
Something small, easy, and beneficial to your life can be all the reward you need to feel motivated. Whether it’s a five-minute dance break, a piece of chocolate, a phone call to a friend, or whatever lights your hair on fire, it’s worth it if it motivates you. This got me thinking, what of my favorite self-rewards are easy, cheap, and manageable on a regular basis; here’s what I came up with:
- A quick trip to my favorite coffee shop
- A 20-minute walk through the neighborhood
- A mid-day tv episode of my favorite show
- A surprise mommy-kiddo date with my kids
So, friends, I rechallenge you to think of one reward you can give yourself today after completing a task that may be daunting. I believe in you, and I know you can get that treat!
And remember, kindness is contagious, so go out and spread some kindness today.
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Inspired by this article in Psychology Today:
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