Self-Reward: A Theoretical Study
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From a young age, people are accustomed to expect rewards from others. But, it is recommended that an individual rewards himself and not to expect it from others. When an individual sets a daily or annual plan or goal and achieves it, even if it is simple, it is a psychological reward. Rewarding oneself plays a fundamental role as a motivator for achieving success in one's personal and professional life. This simple step is an important factor in achieving future goals and accomplishing other tasks (Josephs et al., 2003: 921)
Methods of rewarding oneself vary from one person to another depending on one's mental and financial situation and lifestyle. For example, "You can reward yourself with a cup of coffee or a favorite beverage, or by spending a day off in a relaxing place, or even simply by relaxing" (Orth, 2009: 478)
According to Pintrich (2000) model of self-regulated learning strategies, there are (14) strategies used by individuals, creating a kind of integration between cognitive and motivational components. One of these strategies is the self-reward strategy, whereby the individual rewards himself upon completing self-defined goals (Pintrich, 2000: 493)
In this study, the researcher attempts to address the importance of rewarding oneself, identify the importance of setting goals and future plans, and clarify the most important theories that address self-reward and self-love.
In the last part of the paper, the researcher presents the most important recommendations and suggestions.
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