How do I reward myself without using food?
Carley Kutch
2025-07-19 05:00:47
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Declare a "slouch" day. Stay in your pajamas, binge-watch a favorite show—whatever feels decadent and out of the ordinary. Browse the shelves of your local library for a new book you've been wanting to read. Light candles at dinner. Work with your partner to set aside a "responsibility-free" evening or morning, where you're not responsible for chores or helping with childcare duties. Go for a walk in a beautiful or historic neighborhood. Soak in an extra-long, extra-hot bath. Visit a local museum and spend an hour wandering the quiet galleries. Cozy up with a stack of your magazine subscriptions. Take a nap. Go for a hike. Light your favorite candle. Watch a favorite childhood movie. Go for a walk with a friend. Watch or rewatch a favorite episode of a funny TV show or a comedy special. Meet a friend for a leisurely lunch, but breaking up your normal workday routine will be a delight. Listen to an episode of a funny or lighthearted podcast. Take a midday walk in the sunshine. Spread the love with a "random" act of kindness. Choose a succulent or bunch of flowers from the grocery store. Relax with a face mask. Print new photos for your frames or walls. See a movie IN THE THEATER. Grab a favorite magazine off the rack. Pick out a new color of nail polish. Take a day off from work or school. Tuck yourself in bed early. Re-read a favorite childhood novel. Sniff out a new candle. Braid a friendship bracelet. Add a new pack of stickers or pens to your stash. Tell a loved one about your accomplishment. Choose a new plant for your garden. Read in the sunshine. Take your car through the car wash.
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