#3 - Tell
somebody else you're going to do it. You don't want to look like an idiot telling somebody that you were going to do X and then when they ask, you didn't do it. Just be sure you don't tell them you're going to complete it or do it wonderfully or set too high a bar.
Why this trick works: We are hard wired to seek
approval. You want your friend to be proud of you and praise you so you will do your stuff. This is why buddies going to the gym works.
#4 - Pick out your reward for doing a little thing. This is not a reward that waits until you've completed cleaning out the entire garage. This is a
reward for you going in there and doing the 10 minutes that you SAID you do.
Why this trick works: Are you kidding? Everybody likes bribes. Gifts rule. If you REALLY want to supercharge this – hand a friend $10 and tell them
to pick out & buy your reward. NOW it’s a reward and a surprise! You will shock yourself at how happily you will perform for this incentive.
#5 - Connect conquering this thing to conquering something really important to you. Cleaning the garage can be connected to saving a marriage. Decluttering to weight loss. And make no mistake - when you forge that energetic link in your mind -
that's a real thing and it produces real results FOR BOTH AREAS.
Why this trick works: You are increasing the value of the task you don’t like by making it symbolize progress on something super valuable to you. Few like the gym, everybody
wants to look good on the beach. I call it Energetic transference of motivation.
Do ALL 5 when it’s something you really don’t want to do and it WILL get done. I promise.