Somewhere along the way, we decided joy had to be earned.
No coffee unless you finish the work. No candle unless the house is spotless. No little treat until everything is perfect.
That’s exhausting.
The little treat isn’t about indulgence. It’s about permission. It’s saying life doesn’t need to be miserable to be productive.
A $5 latte won’t ruin your goals. A new lip gloss won’t derail your discipline. Sometimes the reward is what keeps you going.
There’s a difference between avoidance and enjoyment.
Get the little treat. Light the candle on a Tuesday. Celebrate the fact that you showed up at all.
Life is happening now. Not after the checklist is complete.
And you’re allowed to enjoy it along the way.
First & Jenn 
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