How do you reward yourself for a writing job well done?
You may have noticed how some dieters reward themselves for reaching a weight goal. They treat themselves with a big meal or rich dessert. Isn’t that counter-productive?
Hall-of-fame pitcher Nolan Ryan might have been advised to get more rest after a bad day on the mound.
But instead, he rewarded himself with an extra hour added to his normal workout routine. That sounds productive, doesn’t it? His record speaks for itself.
When you’ve finished a big writing project, you can reward yourself with a celebration dinner or several writing-free days to relax. You’ve earned that, no doubt.
But here’s a question worthy of discussion: what rewards do you enjoy, which will also improve your abilities as a writer?