Or, for a more fun break, or set up a reward jar and treat yourself to a little something every time you send one off.

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Reward yourself with a trip to the next convention for people in your industry.

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And then, as a reward, schedule yourself for a ginko-peppermint body wrap at the spa.

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You can even reward yourself later with a longer lunch break or a departure for home that comes earlier than usual.

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Reward yourself once in a while, but do so strategically.

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It's a way to reward yourself.

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Once the first account is paid off, reward yourself and your family with a day together doing something fun.

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But you want to be careful that the reason is not the reward of financial or other reasons, but the reward is the satisfaction of serving a cause greater than yourself.

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