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The Science of Handling Uncertainty | Maya Shankar

10% Happier with Dan Harris

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Pair Pleasure with Pain for Motivation

Temptation bundling is an effective strategy for enhancing motivation and productivity by pairing unenjoyable tasks with enjoyable activities. By restricting enjoyable experiences to specific contexts, individuals can create a rewarding association with less appealing activities. For example, only listening to favorite songs during workouts or favorite podcasts while folding laundry makes the unpleasant tasks more enjoyable and encourages consistent practice.

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