8 Free Rewards to Motivate You to Reach Your Goals

Whether you’re working on healthy habits, still KonMari organizing or staying on budget, it’s nice to get rewarded when you reach a goal. Sure, many will argue that completing the task or reaching your goal should be its own reward but I readily admit that I need more. If you’re especially productive in reaching your goals, rewards like a new pair of shoes or spa treatments can bust your budget. I put together a list of some of my favorite rewards that (mostly) won’t cost you a dime. Don’t shortchange yourself just because these are free. Schedule it on your calendar as you would a massage or any other cherished appointment.

Binge-watch a guilty pleasure on YouTube
A frequent theme for this list is simply giving yourself permission to do something without guilt or with no purpose other than it being a reward. One of my favorite things to do when I’m trying to unwind is binge-watch YouTube videos on everything from beauty to stand-up comedy to puppies to people’s 4 a.m. morning routines. Seriously, why are people’s morning routines so interesting to me? Even though I LOVE shopping haul videos, they’re not conducive to me not spending money, so I try to limit those. If time is a factor and you find yourself going down the “Recommended For You” hole, set a timer. Check out my lifestyle favorites articles for YouTube accounts I love.