REWARD IDEAS/ WHAT TO DO IF YOUâRE BORED
(for when you have been productive or studied and worked hard)
Enjoy a laugh at a funny fails complication or a comedy
Go to a carnival, festival, or arts and crafts show
Go to the theater or opera
Marathon your favorite show on Netflix.
Plan a night out with your friends.
Play on a games console, or a game online or on your phone
Subscribe to a premium Spotify membership
Take a cooking/pottery/photography class
Watch (or re-watch) a movie at home.
Watch all the cute animal videos on YouTube you want
Watch bloopers and funny videos on You Tube
Buy your favorite pastry or cake
Cook your favorite dish. Use all those expensive ingredients!
Eat at your favorite restaurant.
Give in to your sweet tooth by buying your favorite candy
Enjoy your lunch outdoors
Make your own chocolate fondue
Take a break from school work and buy your favorite ice cream or frozen yogurt
Treat yourself to a smoothie or milkshake
Buy some fancy cheese and crackers
Call (or spend a day with) a friend or family member who makes you smile.
Create a personal sanctuary. Create a private space at home where you can relax
Designate a lazy day and do absolutely nothing
Do a crossword puzzle or word search
Engage in a little gardening
Enjoy a bubble bath or a long shower
Go screenless for an hour
Host a game night and play classics such as Pictionary, Twister, and Charades with friends
Knit, crochet, cross stitch, embroider, or sew
Light candles or, better yet, light scented candles
Play poker or another card game with friends
Take a short break during the workday
Visit the library or bookstore all by yourself
Volunteer at the local shelter
Write a note to a friend or family member you havenât spoken to in a while
Book a session with a personal trainer.
Get a manicure or pedicure (or both).
Get a new hairstyle or try a fresh hair color.
Get a new tattoo or piercing.
Get fitted for a new sports bra.
Get fitted for workout ďťżďťżshoes at a running store.
Get some new shades for outdoor exercise.
Get yourself a bottle of fancy shower gel or lotion.
Head to a salon to get your eyebrows waxed or threaded.
Hire someone to clean your house.
Invest in some moisture-wicking workout socks to avoid sweaty feet!
Invest in a fitness tracker to motivate you even more.
Put off todayâs to-do ďťżďťżlist ďťżďťżuntil tomorrow.
Meet a friend on a Saturday morning for a cappuccino or brunch.
Pamper yourself with a week at a luxury spa.
Practice creative writing.
Shave your legs and put clean sheets on your bed.
Sign up for a charity walk or running event.
Sign up for a healthy subscription box.
Sign up for a yoga/Sumba/pole dancing class.
Take a day off work for no reason at all.
Take a five-minute self-esteem breather.
Take time to do your hair and makeup.
Take your car for an inside-out cleaning.
Treat yourself to a massage or facial.
Try aromatherapyâa safe and natural way to treat various ailments.
Watch a YouTube makeup tutorial and experiment.
Wear a new scent that pleases you.
Wear something that makes you feel confident.
Work on your hobby or a craft project that you enjoy.
Schedule a professional portrait shoot.
Begin a ârewards savings.â Reward yourself with money. Every time you reach a goal, add $5, $10, or $20 to your ârewards savingsâ account.
Begin a collectionâbe it stamps, action figures, sports memorabilia, etc. Enjoy the thrill of seeking, owning, and growing your collection.
Brighten up your goal calendar with stickers. Use stickers to highlight achievements and emphasize deadlines.
Browse a flea market, antique shop, or thrift store. Maybe youâll finally find that one piece of furniture youâve been looking for.
Buy a car or home stereo, or a big screen TV. Reserve this splurge for when you achieve big goals.
Buy a fancy new water pitcher or bottleâa perfect reward for meeting a fitness goal.
Buy a new painting for your living room or bedroom. Brighten up your surroundings with a new painting or wall dĂŠcor.
Buy a new app. Whether it be a game app or something related to your goals, buy that premium apďťżďťżďťżďťżďťżp youâve been wanting for a while.
Buy a new book and read it. Buy a hardcover copy of a book on your reading list and schedule uninterrupted time to read it.
Buy a new purse or laptop bag. This is another splurge reward you can give yourself when you achieve a significant milestone.
Buy a new workout DVD. Give yourself permission to try a new workout once you reach a previous goal. This also helps keep exercise interesting.
Buy a new workout outfitâa perfect reward for meeting a weight goal.
Buy a plant for your bedside table or garden. Plants in your workspace promote happiness and productivity.
Buy a small personal blender for smoothies and protein shakes.
Buy and hang a bird feeder and sit and watch the birds enjoy.
Buy one thing off of your Pinterest boards.
Buy or make a special piece of jewelry.
Buy something that will make your job more enjoyable, like a new picture frame or a desk toy.
Buy yourself a fresh bouquet of flowers to display in your home.
Buy yourself a nice journal to write reflections, emotions, goals, and dreams in.
Buy yourself a pretty scarf or hat and wear it.
Give someone an unexpected gift.
Buy a glossy entertainment magazine and read up on the latest celeb and fashion news.
Buy some brand-new makeup.
Buy a pair of high-end wireless headphones.
Buy colorful shoelaces to perk up your walking ďťżshoes.
Shop sales racks for discounted clothes and accessories.
Adopt a dog, your new walking buddy.
Build a fire and enjoy its comforting warmth.
Discover a local hot spot or tourist site youâve never taken the time to visit.
Enjoy a leisurely morning walk at the park.
Enjoy the blooms at a botanical garden.
Find a peaceful place to sit and do nothing for a while, soaking up the sun or feeling the gentle breeze.
Go camping and enjoy some fresh air.
Go canoeing, paddle boarding, kayaking, or surfing.
Go to the mall and window shop (or people watch).
Have a picnic for some quality family time.
Plan a weekend getaway with your significant other.
Plant a tree in your backyard.
Sit at the beach when itâs empty because everyone else is at work.
Visit a pick-your-own farm or orchard and harvest sunflowers, strawberries, apples, and other homegrown treats.
Watch the sunrise or sunset.