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OnSugar blogger Losing Emily has made a pledge to not indulge in something she loves until she loses 20 lbs. A dog rolls over, he gets a cookie. An employee does well at work and receives a raise. When playing FarmVille on Facebook, farmers get points for feeding their chickens — oh so addictive game. But should we reward ourselves for weight loss? I go back and forth on this. Of course I am Read more
User 183days asked a question recently in the Dieters Support Group that I know you guys will have some great suggestions for. Here is the question: "I'm trying to think of non-food ways to reward myself. In the past I'd get some chocolate, or ice cream, or some other sweet treat. Besides kinda defeating the point, it's not the healthiest attitude to view food as a reward, I think." So help a Read more
Sometimes we just need to reward ourselves and finding ways to do it that are not food or alcohol related can be difficult. From the Speak up: How do you Reward Yourself post it seems like most of you go shopping or eat some dark chocolate. Both activities are super fun, but sometimes a shopping spree just isn't in the cards or the wallet. I must say I really like brazilnut's reward of a Read more
Are you slightly addicted to your Blackberry? You're not alone and one of the many side effects from constantly typing away on your little hand-held is Blackberry thumb, which is a sore thumb that results from tapping on a hand-held computer. Luckily for all of us addicts, spas are catching on to the constant demands of technology on our bodies with treatments targeted specifically at ailments Read more
If you are a goal oriented person, like me, then you also probably are reward oriented as well. We all have daily goals -- The goals can range from getting to the gym at some point during the day to not allowing yourself to bicker with your husband. Achieving such goals feels good, but you know what feels better? A reward. SparkPeople.com has created a REWARD ROSTER for you to pick from, so Read more
Everyone makes mistakes. Business Insider shares solutions for some common money mistakes people make. Recently, two friends confessed they live check to check — a revelation worsened by the fact that they only check their bank balance once or twice a month. RELATED: How This Writer Clawed Her Way Out of the Black Hole of Debt We called in the finance experts, and here's what we decided they Read more
We're happy to present this story from one of our favorite sites, The Good Men Project. Today, Damon Young names five reasons being a single man is overrated. While most will probably remember 2012 as the "Year Of The YOLO" (and by "most" I mean "like seven people"), it holds special significance for me because it’ll likely be the first year since 2002 where I spent the entire year single. I Read more
If something feels off at the office, you may want to brace yourself for the worst. Wise Bread shares signs to look for when a pink slip is coming. There are two types of employees. One has a good idea of what they do, who they are, and what position they play in the company. They are savvy. They know the score. They are under no delusions, and will no doubt leave for another job long before Read more
Will using a travel agent help you save money for your upcoming trip? LearnVest has the answer. Are travel agents back? This question, posed by The New York Times, got us thinking. According to the piece, nearly one in three leisure travel agencies is hiring, and in 2011 travel agencies experienced a second consecutive year of growth; in fact, their bookings accounted for a third of the $284 Read more
There's no magic recipe for self-confidence, but there are certainly a few everyday habits that can set you on the right path. Whether you're stressed, overcommitted, bored, or simply insecure, we've come up with some quick tips to help you boost your self-esteem and maintain a positive attitude. Struggling to feel good about yourself? Here are 11 simple ways to love yourself more: Surround Read more
