How to Be Happier Without Spending a Lot of Money

Reward Yourself for Progress

Executive coach and psychologist Dr. Perpetua Neo recommended that you don’t wait until you’ve completed every part of a goal or task before rewarding yourself. Instead, reward yourself after accomplishing the substeps.

“Rather than wait for ‘the big result,’ honoring every step counts,” said Neo. “This way, too, your dopamine system gets activated, and the sense of reward you feel will make you want to keep doing it!”