A Slob Comes Clean 301: Rewarding Myself in a Way that Actually Works Podcast
Sep 2, 2021
Struggling to make rewards actually motivate you? Discover why conventional incentives often backfire and how they can lead to procrastination. The host shares personal stories illustrating this frustration. Learn to see rewards as natural outcomes of decluttering rather than external treats. Small daily tasks can become motivating as they prevent overwhelming pile-ups. Experience the relief of clearing mental clutter and enjoy the ultimate reward: more time for what truly matters!
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Kid Outsmarts A Reward System
- Dana shares a story about a kid who charged his mom 50 cents to clean his room.
- She uses it to illustrate how rewards can be reinterpreted to avoid the intended behavior.
Why Promised Rewards Backfire
- Rewards often fail when they feel like manipulation you resist.
- Experiencing a reward yourself beats being told it will work.
Throw Out Head‑Exploding Items
- Get rid of items that constantly take mental energy and you'll feel immediate relief.
- Donate, recycle, or trash the head-explosion items and notice the reward of not thinking about them.
