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Time and Attention

56: Celebrating Milestones

Jul 20, 2021
Topics include the lack of celebration for accomplishments, the Zeigarnik effect, the importance of closure, the Need for Closure scale, the Post-Portem ritual, favorite rewards for finishing tasks, celebration guilt, and timing for celebrations.
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Quick takeaways

  • Reflecting on milestones and celebrating them is crucial to recognize and motivate accomplishments.
  • Closure is necessary to prevent ambiguity and provide a sense of satisfaction, and celebrating milestones intentionally and proportionally is important for closure and reflection.

Deep dives

The Importance of Celebrating Milestones

Reflecting on milestones and celebrating them is crucial. Open loops and the Zagartnik effect make us forget our accomplishments. Closure is necessary to prevent ambiguity and provide a sense of satisfaction. Recognizing milestones motivates and allows for reflection and learning.

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