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Why are rewards important?


13 years ago 0 816 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Great topic Samantha and one that is worthy of further investigation. By rewarding ourselves it gives us something concrete. When we spend our hard earned cash on our addictions there is nothing to show for it except pain and a lifetime of suffering whereas when we reward ourselves it can usually be something of more lasting and tangable value than the immediate. It makes forfeiting that pack of butts all the more easier not to buy when we have something better planned for ourselves. It makes the right choices easier when we know that in the future we're going to get something good for our trouble. We can take pride in winning the day. We're reinforcing our self-esteem in knowing that we're making better choices as sometimes we can have one or the other and not both. Simply put " buy yourself something nice , pamper yourselves " and " don't smoke". breather
13 years ago 0 2606 logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo logo 0
Here's why:

1- Rewards positively reinforce the behaviors you are trying to establish.

2- Rewards give you something to work towards. Resisting cravings will be easier if you are rewarded for overcoming temptation.

3- Rewards are motivational and make you happy.

Tips

1- Reward yourself for every craving you overcome and every situation/trigger that you've handled well, smoke free.

2- Choose rewards you value and are willing to work towards. Acquiring them must be important to you.

Hope this helps.

Samantha, Health Educator

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