Oh, yes, I am shamelessly addicted to a mind-numbing computer game. So addicted that this game constantly calls my name...seducing me to play until my neck feels like it will break and my wrist cries uncle. Rather than worry about this addiction though, I am using it as an incentive to tackle the cleaning projects I kept putting off.Maybe a "grown-up" should be ashamed to admit the need for some sort of dangling carrot to get motivated, but hey, where's the shame in a clean closet? Each time I leveled up in the game, I made myself go remove/clean one section of my closet.
As I cleaned, in my head I could hear the game still cheering me on:
- Cleared out shoes no longer worn. Good!
- Put unwanted clothes, etc., in a bag for Goodwill. Excellent!
- Recycled all empty boxes saved for products no longer under warranty. Awesome!
- Removed everything from floor, put on shelves or found more logical places for them. Spectacular!
- Cleaned wood floor, woodwork and shelving unit. Extraordinary!
Now, if you'll excuse me, I hear the siren call of some game calling my name...another closet awaits!
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| Okay, I'm not completely shameless; this is embarassing: This bag was on the floor in my closet-- with stuff in it from the job I left forever ago! |
7 comments:
I am seriously addicted to a similar game... I call it "keep me from dementia game"...hehehe
That's MY Story!
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When I had tv, I used the same tactic. "If/when you get the dishes done/bathroom or just the commode cleaned, then you can watch MEDIUM." Or, the nightly news. Or, FRIENDS. I did not let myself have the reward first. I had to be threatened with losing the privilege of watching whatever was coming up. Sometimes, I had a list I had to complete before the 5 pm news and a lineup of my favorite shows. If anyone else tried that with me, I would rebel and run away. I can work really fast when faced with consequences of my own making. Folding clothes was a tv time chore since it is so boring and mindless anyway.
Ooh! I love that game too. Maybe I could try your tactic when I'm dragging the chain...like today
Level one- make bed
Level two- have shower
Level three- etc etc.
Maa
Ah I love cleaning (afterwards at least!) Your closet looks so nice and clean now :-)
Thank you for you comments about my classes! I need some motivation...summer classes are tough!
Great idea to share! I must try playing some games (that I am really good at!) soon and hoping to get my husband clean the house!
*chuckle* LOVE the comments...glad I'm not the only one to need incentives to clean! I love the after part too!
What a cool idea! Thanks :D)
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