Do you reward yourself with food? I’ve been choosing a little edible treat for years. It’s a habit that goes way back.

Back to when I was 3 and my Mom bought me a treat at the grocery store for good behaviour.

I’ve been rewarding hard work and good behaviour with a little indulgence for way too long!

I think maybe you have too?

It’s time to choose non-food rewards for a job well done.

On our health journey we need to reward ourselves along the way. When the scale says a number we like. When we walk a mile. When we get a compliment. When a pair of jeans is too loose. When we get a good report from the Doctor. When we feel energized and encouraged. When we feel pretty.

Be intentional about setting the time and money aside to reward yourself. You deserve a reward!

We need a reward that won’t sabotage our health journey.

Here are 21 non-food reward ideas!

TODAY’S little STEP: Reward yourself! Make a specific plan for when, where and how you will reward yourself. You are worth it!

For those of you who have young children or grandchildren get in the habit of using non-food rewards.

Keep up the good work! Remember every mountain is climbed one little step at a time.