This week's focus point - Rewarding yourself.

Today is my 24th wedding anniversary. Well, I guess it's actually my wife's too! We will be celebrating with dinner at a new Italian restaurant in town. Neither of us have ever gone crazy on anniversary gifts. In fact, for us it's the small yet remarkable moments that have defined our memorable celebrations. Being with our daughters and dogs and enjoying a delicious dinner is perfect for us.

Celebration is an important gift to give yourself. No matter what you do as a career, each day I'm sure you encounter times where you've done something positive. A very effective way to stay upbeat is to reward yourself with a small, yet remarkable gift. Favorite "gifts" I reward myself with are playing with the dogs, running to Starbucks for a Dark Cherry Mocha, taking 10 minutes to play on my ESPN Fantasy Baseball team, calling my wife to chat, and watching a favorite TV show. It's a small enjoyable escape that rewards you for a job well done and mentally provides a much needed respite.

What about you? Can you find small celebrations that will reward you for jobs well done? They don't have to be grandiose; nor do the accomplishments. I bet you can find three activities you can reward yourself each day with. Just think how much those small celebrations will impact your day...

This week's quote -"Make each day your masterpiece. You have control over that."
- John Wooden

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