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The normalcy of having debt is enough to keep you in debt for your entire life, and is even encouraged as a way to afford the \u201cAmerican Dream.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">So once you get over the initial decision to repay your debts, and you\u2019ve created a solid game plan, the real work starts when you\u2019re in the midst of putting your plan into action.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Here are a few tips and tricks to help you stay on track for the long haul.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">1. Harness the Power of Good Peer Pressure<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">You might not have the luxury of leaning on your siblings or best friends for help while paying off debt, and in fact they might be your biggest sources of discouragement since they won\u2019t understand why you\u2019re \u201cgoing against the grain.\u201d<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">If this is the case, you can be sure there are lots of other places you can find good peer pressure to draw encouragement from. They come in the forms of:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Personal Finance Blogs<\/li>\n<li>Private Forums<\/li>\n<li>Local Meetups<\/li>\n<li>Facebook Groups<\/li>\n<li>Twitter Chats<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Thanks to the internet, there are endless ways to connect with people online who are going through similar situations like you &#8212; especially when it comes to long debt repayment.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">2. Reward Yourself When You Reach Milestones<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">As you know, paying off debt involves a lot of hard work and sacrifice. So of course, it\u2019s a big deal when you hit a financial milestone you\u2019ve been working towards &#8212; like sending in a final payment on one of your credit cards.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">When this happens, don\u2019t be afraid to celebrate! Give yourself a little extra motivation in the form of a reward when you hit a big or small financial goal. Why not get a little foretaste of things to come when you\u2019re completely out of debt, by going out to see a show or staying in and renting\/streaming your favorite movie?<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">And it\u2019s not just about feeling good in the present, studies have shown that small rewards encourage change in behavior, and that\u2019s the key to staying motivated to reach long term goals.<\/p>\n<h2 dir=\"ltr\">3. Read Other People\u2019s Debt Stories<\/h2>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Many writers and debt-haters document their journey to paying off debt on blogs and other public platforms as a way to keep themselves accountable. It\u2019s another way to harness the power of good peer pressure.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">It\u2019s amazing what surrounding yourself with positive stories and personal experiences can do for your motivation. 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