Unlock These 4 Surprising Moments You Should Be Rewarding Yourself For—Starting Today!
Moreover, praise -especially self-praise- is an example of the sort of positive thought patterns that scientists and life gurus keep claiming will make us happier, healthier, and more productive.
So Millennials may be on to something. While frequent rewarding undoubtedly can create undesirable patterns (dopamine plays a huge role in addiction, for example), it can also be utilized as a powerful motivator and mood-booster.
Considering how many of us claim to be burnt out by our high-stress, high-stakes world, perhaps we could all do with a few more participation medals.

