Craving what is deprived

An unexpected result. When I thought up this particular rule in the Grind List, it was intended to act as a cool down so I don’t overwhelm myself when checking the list. A 2~3 days cooling period in which I am banned from performing a particular task. The consequence of this self deprivation manifests itself into a pleasure. Making me look forward to the task again because I am barred from doing exactly that. Reverse psychology working in all its glory.

Having to tear myself away from the task at hand when the time is up also helped in creating the obsession as well. Usually, I’d actually woke up wanting to go back to the task the next morning, but at the same time, I understand that it’ll be even sweeter if I waited.

The best part is, understanding the psychology of it doesn’t take away the fun. I am actually surprised and proud of the system I thought up and implemented 2 months ago.