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.

[–] Markus29@feddit.nl 9 points 11 months 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

[–] affiliate@lemmy.world 7 points 11 months ago (1 children)

what if you deleted the picture right after getting the dopamine

[–] Markus29@feddit.nl 2 points 11 months ago

Good suggestion!

[–] i_dont_want_to@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 11 months 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.

[–] Atherel@lemmy.dbzer0.com 5 points 11 months ago

Nice tip, will try that!

[–] jaggedrobotpubes@lemmy.world 4 points 11 months ago

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

[–] Lumidaub@feddit.org 1 points 10 months ago

... Oh shit. I too shall do this.