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‘I get a gold star when I go to the gym’: the adults using sticker charts for motivation
From doing chores to staying away from exes, some adults are buying sticker charts to help stick to their goals
TL;DR
- Adults are using sticker charts for self-motivation, finding them more effective than apps or watches.
- Bek Gray lost 142lb after a gastric sleeve by using sticker charts to track gym visits and other healthy habits.
- Lucy Mountain's business, Silly Little Star Charts, sells charts for various goals and has become a successful income source.
- Psychologists explain that rewards, even simple stickers, tap into human nature and the drive for accomplishment.
- Sticker charts help make long-term goals feel achievable by breaking them down into daily, completable tasks.
- The 'what the hell effect' can cause demotivation after a slip-up, but skip days with silver stars can help maintain momentum.
- Some experts warn that sticker charts can lead to a feeling of being controlled, potentially backfiring over time.
- Adults are opting for physical charts over phone apps due to screen fatigue.
- While effective, sticker charts may not be a sustainable long-term solution; finding intrinsic enjoyment in activities is key.
- Google searches for 'adult sticker charts' have reached a five-year high.