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How to Make Writing a Habit
The Mary Poppins method works for some behaviors that you only have to do once. People think of this technique works for tasks they have to do again and again and again. We know that extrinsic rewards, giving yourself a treat, a trophy, whatever it is for every little thing you do, actually reduces creativity. The purpose of play is just to engage your mind long enough to help you get through the task. That's a very different way of viewing things because people think that they have to enjoy the task.