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Throw yourself a ‘me’ partaaaaaay!

Whenever you finish work this year, it behoves you to mark the occasion with an OFFICIAL celebration. The good news? You don’t need a wine bar packed with 100 sweaty colleagues and a smoke machine to do it.

Try this experiment

Celebrate your last working day by throwing yourself a ‘me’ party. That’s right, a party just for one! Give yourself permission to indulge – allow yourself a reward, whether it’s a gingerbread latte on the way into work, or a gingerbread vodka on the way home. Pop out at lunch to buy those fluffy gloves you’ve been eyeing, or make a rare trip to the office vending machine, and BUY THAT FULL FAT COKE. Whatever your definition of a treat is, treat yourself. You’re worth it!

Why it works

Small, intentional celebrations boost dopamine levels, enhancing your sense of accomplishment and motivation. Rewarding yourself reinforces positive behaviours: you’ll feel energized as you finish this year, and hit a productive note for the new one!

Release your inner Miss Piggy, and enjoy the original Me Party:

Courtesy of The Muppets!