The way I try to jumpstart this for myself is to take a picture of the place I need to clean. It gives me a fresh perspective so it's easier for me to identify what needs to happen. Secondary benefit is it's easier to make a before and after comparison, for that extra hit of dopamine.

[–] [email protected] 10 points 1 week ago (3 children)

I did that once and the before/after dopamine is nice. But the downside is that looking back at the after photo and realising that it looks like shit again after 10 weeks is even more depressing. Pic of messy garage Pic of cleaner garage

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago

It could be better, but it's still an improvement. I don't think you're giving yourself enough credit. Most people don't even start.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

what if you deleted the picture right after getting the dopamine

[–] [email protected] 2 points 6 days ago

Good suggestion!

[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 week ago* (last edited 6 days ago)

the key is deliberating a set place for everything, and putting it back until it becomes habit. it turns into a dopamine hit eventually.

if you find yourself not bothering to put some items back, they probably should be moved somewhere more convenient

[–] [email protected] 5 points 1 week ago

Nice tip, will try that!

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 week ago

That's a really slick idea. Externalize it. Good thinking!