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What are the pros and cons of using rewards vs. consequences as our compelling reason to change?
Sometimes our compelling reason is a positive vision of a future we want to create. But other times it’s a negative vision of a future we want to avoid. Is one better at keeping us on the path toward our ideal self more than the other?
Key Takeaways:
Lab Experiment:
State your compelling reason (or your Why) for making the change you want to make and pay attention to whether it is based around a reward or consequence. Before you lock it in, turn it around and see if you can restate it as the opposite. Give each version time to breathe and then consider which one feels more motivating, calming, satisfying or doable in the long run.
Resources:
The Savvy Psychologist: How to Overcome Feelings of Shame.
Harvard Business Review: What Motivates Employees More: Rewards or Punishments?
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