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 10 points 2 weeks 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 8 points 2 weeks ago (1 children)

what if you deleted the picture right after getting the dopamine

[–] Markus29@feddit.nl 2 points 2 weeks ago

Good suggestion!

[–] umbrella@lemmy.ml 3 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks 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

[–] i_dont_want_to@lemmy.blahaj.zone 2 points 2 weeks 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 2 weeks ago

Nice tip, will try that!

[–] jaggedrobotpubes@lemmy.world 4 points 2 weeks ago

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