I’m not gonna lie, y’all. By exploring my SP on this blog, on Twitter at #TheStablenessProject & from my Facebook page, I’m taking advantage of The Hawthorne Effect.
The Hawthorne effect (commonly referred to as the observer effect) is a form of reactivity whereby subjects improve or modify an aspect of their behavior, which is being experimentally measured, in response to the fact that they know that they are being studied,[1][2] not in response to any particular experimental manipulation. -Wikipedia
Man, it was encouraging to read Gretchen admit to “needing gold stars” for a job well done. In fact, this theme weaves in and out of both her Happiness books.
“Wow,” I thought. “Do you mean to tell me it’s okay to admit that out loud?”
I need gold stars too. There I said it. Rather, I want gold stars. Even if they are from me. I’ve found a way to reward myself for things I do when no one is looking. For example, didn’t tell a lie I wanted to gets an inward “good job, Grace. Way to keep it real, yo!”
My SP is a big, gigantic 13-month adventure to make my life exponentially more stable for the rest of my life. I not only want gold stars, I want every form encouragement, cookies, hugs and ‘rah-rah’s possible. Want to send me a vacation? YOU GOT IT. Want to take me out for drinks to encourage me? ABSOLUTELY.
Besides the encouragement and accountability I hope to receive, I’m hoping to be equally generous in offering encouragement, accountability, online cookies, hugs, ‘rah-rah’s’ & gold stars to any of you doing your own project.
Let’s ALL take advantage of The Hawthorne Effect.
Do you typically reward yourself for a job well done? How so? Do you tend to do better when others are watching?
To stability & beyond,
::: Grace
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