It’s one of life’s simple pleasures to buy a number of products and then qualify to get the next one free. Many people use punch cards at cafes where it scores them a free latte or at ice cream shops where they’ll get a bonus scoop, but on TikTok people are using punch cards to reach their goals.
While you can always make a card on your own, it’s extra fun and even more inspiring if you get together and make them with friends. According to our sources, this is a creative spin on goal setting, and it really could help keep you motivated. Instead of simply crossing a task or accomplishment off a list, the punch card method is more tactile and people may find the action of ‘punching’ more satisfying and more rewarding! It’s a nice change from habit-tracking apps, too, which you might forget to update, and it also feels more personal since you make and decorate the card yourself.
In addition, this could be the key to forming a new habit. For instance, you may make a punch card that you stamp each time you finish your regimen rather than just expressing that you want to take better care of your skin. A snazzy new serum might be the ultimate prize.
Pro Tip: These cards are easy to make at home with thick paper and markers, they’re fun to decorate, and you can make as many as you want!