Sweeten The Pot
Posted: May 19th, 2009 | Author: Joy | Filed under: Featured, work + productivity | 2 Comments »
These days have consisted of battling and disciplining my inner child–y’know, that child that won’t do homework. I’m like that when it comes to taxes. Consciously and subsconsciously, I do things, or try to be in situations or create them, just so I can avoid or have reason not to do what I’m supposed to do. Let’s face it: I don’t know anyone who exclaims and twirls in celebration over taxes.
I have to bargain and bribe myself to just get through this. For example, I even set up the tea table by the big window where there’s a nice view and ample sunlight as my “tax” table, so I would associate this nasty chore with something pleasant. I made my favorite peppermint tea and steamed edamame beans for snacks, just to coax my inner child to just get through this.
Make it easy, make it attractive, and give incentives. I feel like I’m managing a lazy team through a tight deadline. In fact, I’ve bought sewing supplies for my next projects just so I have something to look forward to after this ‘ordeal’. So help me God.
What do you do to sweeten your pot (of chores)? Are you like me that need that?
I tend to give myself a deadline – like, do this for 20 minutes, or do it now and save a day of having it hang over my head! I try and imagine how much better I’ll feel once I’ve just gotten it out of the way. And also I don’t allow myself a glass of red wine until I’ve cleared my list for the day :)
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Joy Reply:
May 25th, 2009 at 10:58 pm
I give myself deadlines, too, but for some reason, it really goes out the door when it comes to taxes. Ack. But I am so glad it is over! :-) I definitely had a glass of wine the next day, and was carefree the whole weekend.
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