If you watch Parks and Recreation then you know what the title of this blog means. Ever since the episode aired, the instantly quotable “treat yo self” has been made into numerous memes and for many people this literally became an integral part of their lives. It’s not hard to see why this statement has become so important to so many.
For many people, treating oneself could be a luxury that they just can’t afford. For others it could mean that you are selfish and that it’s nothing more than a quick fix to your problems. If you’ve seen some of my previous blogs then you know that I want you to challenge yourself and to re-frame this thought into something more positive. As I’ve mentioned before, change your narrative. Don’t consider this some type of instant gratification. Think of this more as a celebration of you!
When I work with clients and kids, I always remind them to celebrate their accomplishments. They need to recognize and celebrate who they are. They need to celebrate the value they bring. But in order for treating yourself to really work, there also needs to be purpose. There needs intent because treating yourself is all about motivation. It’s a way to recognize the work that you do and to encourage you to never stop succeeding.
Several blogs posts I wrote about setting goals and achieving them. Most people have goals but never achieve them. But if you break up your goals into smaller more achievable tasks than you will be more motivated to take the next steps to complete that goal. And while the actual accomplishment of a goal is the reward, it doesn’t hurt treat yourself to something nice for all the work that you do.
Because the reality is… achieving goals can be arduous and tiresome and we need to recognize when we’ve done what we’ve set out to do. As I mentioned earlier, you are celebrating you and your accomplishments.
So what have you done lately that deserves a treat yo self?
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