You may feel inclined to reward yourself for all of your hard work today, and the reward you most desire may take the form of a delicious meal, a piece of artwork, or a vacation. Yet before you zero in on an expensive treat that will deplete your resources, consider how much satisfaction such luxuries will bring to your existence. Fleeting pleasures may come at a high cost and nonetheless leave you feeling unfulfilled. Before you dedicate any of your hard-earned resources to impulsive purchases or activities today, mull over the root and intensity of your desire. You may discover that you will be happiest knowing that your security is assured.

The resources we have built up over time are precious because they give us the means to grow as individuals and to pursue our greater dreams. For this reason, we should treat our resources as a commodity worthy of honor by pledging not to squander them on that which will ultimately bring us little satisfaction. The siren song of acquisition is omnipresent, yet we need not give in to its temptations. If we think about our consumption in terms of long-term fulfillment, we tend to be far more careful about the manner in which we make use of the capital available to us. This allows us to maximize our personal and professional potential through thoughtful resource usage while ensuring that we always have a cushion to fall back upon in times of need. When you pledge to spend your time, energy, and money thoughtfully today, you will feel good about your choices.