Easy Visual Motivator

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Registered: 01-23-2007
Easy Visual Motivator
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Tue, 05-13-2008 - 3:35pm

I read this idea on a blog this weekend. One person said she was tired of all the charts and graphs; they were motivating for about a week or two and then died off. She said she needed something more substantial to remind her of her debt. She made a paper chain, like kids make in school for holidays and such, one chain for every $100 in debt. Every $100 she paid off, she'd cut it off the chain.


So now I'm thinking about making a chain. I think I'm nuts. I'd need a 220 link paper chain and I already know it would be hanging in my office for another 18-24 months. I also know that it will get ugly: dusty, dirty, and faded. It will make me cringe, which may be motivating in itself. It will make me embarrassed, as in, "What's with the paper chain, Dee?"..."oh, that? ummm...." I'll want it gone ASAP, which would be helpful.


Anyone up for this one?


Dee


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Registered: 03-27-2005
Tue, 05-13-2008 - 4:22pm

That sounds like a great motivator.

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Registered: 08-29-2006
Tue, 05-13-2008 - 4:38pm

Dee,


That sounds like a powerful visualization technique.

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Registered: 01-23-2007
Tue, 05-13-2008 - 4:43pm

You know what? I actually started to make it and it was very powerful. It was kind of scary to see. I put a few together and thought, "This is only $500? I have $21,000+ in debt!".


I'll probably do it later, but in colors that will blend a little more with my office. I couldn't believe how powerful it was.


Dee


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Registered: 08-29-2006
Tue, 05-13-2008 - 6:12pm

Aha!

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Registered: 01-23-2007
Tue, 05-13-2008 - 7:48pm

They didn't mention that; but, it's a great idea.


Thanks!


Dee