When I have a paper or test coming up, I usually wait until the last minute to study or write. Even then, I need some kind of motivation to get started, so I think of a reward for myself, usually some kind of snack. But even that doesn’t usually work, so I go ahead and give myself the reward and call it a “preward.”
I started the reward system a few years ago, buying Naked® smoothies for myself to drink if I got up in time for class. That usually worked, but when it came time for tests and papers, it just wasn’t enough. The preward system saved the day. Plus, it was a way for me to get a reward for my efforts despite the fact that by the time I finish my papers, there is usually just enough time to grab a couple hours of sleep before class.
Now that school is over for a while, I need to find something else to p/reward myself for, because I love snacks.
Cleaning. Communicating with your family. Present shopping early…wait, too late for that! Hmm…maybe actually wrapping presents.
I’m not wrapping presents!