How I did it: Doing something nice for myself is a bit counter-intuitive, in that while I think I deserve it, I also tend to put it last on the priority list.

Changing that is a matter of focus and approach.  First, I thought about all the large and small things that I like; then, I thought about ways to work them into my day to day life.  For example, I like to read - so I put a good lamp next to a comfortable chair, and made a point of granting myself at least two hours a week to simply sit and enjoy a book.

I've been fairly consistent for the past 3 months, so I am marking this "done".

Lessons & tips:

1. Make a list of things you like, and see how you can work them into your life more often.
2. Be worthy of the goal - if you've accomplished much; remember you deserve a reward - and no one is better suited to give it to you than yourself.
3. It doesn't have to cost money, and it doesn't have to take a lot of time - use your list of things you like to help identify small stuff that matters to you.

Resources:

• My brain
• Self examination

Oct 11, 2009, 05:35AM PDT | 0 comments | 4 cheers