Originally Posted by
DesertEyes 
It does sound silly, but it actually works. This little trick has made a world of difference to me. ...
When I get home from work I take _one_ minute to give myself a few "pats on the back" for the good things I did. For working hard, for keeping the bills paid, for having a good job, for taking care of my little condo.
It's so funny that you do this. I hadn't heard of this technique, but last week I bought myself some of those smiley-face stickers that teachers use (they say "super job!" and "way to go!") and stick them next to completed items on my to-do list instead of checkmarks.