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301: Rewarding Myself in a Way that Actually Works Podcast

September 2, 2021 By Dana White | 8 Comments

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Is it possible to really change how I clean my house?

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Do your attempts to reward yourself seem to backfire? Or just not work? I’ve tried motivating myself to get stuff done by promising that I can do something fun after, but I end up renegotiating with  myself. I’ve found that natural rewards for doing what I need to do are more effective. They are harder to learn because they have to be learned by experience, but much better in the long-run as motivations.

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  1. Peggy says

    September 2, 2021 at 10:36 am

    You mentioned ice cream in the beginning. I immediately thought “hey! I’ve got some in the freezer! “ and right then and there, as I was cleaning out my fridge and freezer and listening to the podcast, i grabbed the ice cream and chocolate syrup. Well, it WAS good. Then I didn’t feel like cleaning at all.
    The thing is, I was thinking ALSO, if I just finished these two almost gone things, it would look better after I was done cleaning too, with one less thing on my refrigerator door and one less thing in the freezer. Lol. Well, it did…
    BUT, you are so right.
    The REAL satisfaction came from knowing the job was done. Right on the money!
    Thank you so much for your insight and the thoughts that go into your podcasts.
    I listen to them often and am grateful and appreciate your sharing what is in your head, because it’s in mine too!
    I soon hope to afford your new classes with your friends who have different strengths and put it all together! (Soon I hope…hubby is looking for a job…wish me luck!) 🤗

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  2. Peggy says

    September 2, 2021 at 10:38 am

    PS I have your book, too, so smart and fun to read! Well done!

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  3. Kat says

    September 2, 2021 at 3:21 pm

    Loved listening to you today, thank you!

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  4. Deborah Gunter says

    September 6, 2021 at 9:53 am

    I am 64 years old. I have been disorganized and a slob much of my life. Back in the 1980s,I read books by the Slob Sisters who mirrored much of your experience. One of them even had a pivotal moment that reminded me of one of your experiences: She knew that you could make a second cup of tea from the teabag. Her window sill was lined with used tea bags. A friend came over and asked why the teabags. Then friend asked the pivotal question: “Do you ever use the teabags to make another cup.”
    “No.”
    “Then, throw away the teabag. It’s trash!”
    I started listening to you and wondered if you ever have been diagnosed with ADHD. If you think it is just overactive boys, women present very differently. It might be of interest to you. Please forgive me if I am intrusive.
    I love your podcasts. You are really inspiring. Thank you.

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  5. Deborah Gunter says

    September 6, 2021 at 9:55 am

    I meant to add, that I was diagnosed with ADHD just a couple of years ago and went on medicaton. It was such an change in how much difference it made it my ability to focus, stay on task and accomplish things.

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  6. Katie says

    September 6, 2021 at 12:49 pm

    I like the idea of not having to think about it anymore, I will definitely keep that one in mind!

    I find the idea of “helping my future self” to be a pretty good motivation. I still procrastinate a lot, but knowing how glad I’ll be in the future that I did something now (like packing my kids’ lunches the night before) helps me get stuff done that I used to avoid until the last minute.

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  7. Kathy says

    September 7, 2021 at 11:03 am

    You have the prettiest eyes!
    I am so happy that you are doing more YouTube videos! Thank you for your time, your honesty, and your encouragement!

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  8. Ruth Cox says

    September 7, 2021 at 5:43 pm

    About 6 weeks ago I came across your books on audio. Your ideas have had a profound effect on my daily life. I too am a slob and I’ve suffered a lot of anxiety and shame and isolation from it. Using you principles ( and the freeing knowledge that I am not alone) have led me to a place where I can have people inside my home and feel comfortable in it myself. Thank you,. THANK YOU!

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