A note about last week, due to the rain I did not carry out my "Wash Car" punishment. Instead, I combined -1 "Clean Room" and -3 "Wash and Walk Dog". This week, I've been a little bit more motivated about completing my assignments. I'm a little disappointed that I haven't been able to reward my behavior since the first week that I kept track of it... :( However, I'm CONVINCED that I'll do better this week! I'm aiming for at least a +3! I've had my eye on this new shirt, but haven't worked hard enough on my B-mod to buy it.
Also, to answer a question Patrick asked last week,
"No assignments worked on" means that I didn't work on any school related assignments, or anything that would count toward points in my B-mod. This probably means that I spent my time doing counterproductive things like napping, gaming, spacing out.. you get the picture :x
A couple of classmates have suggested that I change my program for more appealing rewards. I've finally come up with ideas on how I can change my program a bit. What I have decided to do is every time I perform a +1 or +2 behavior, I will reward myself right away with the soda candy! Due to my behavior lately, my bag of candy has been sitting there and I've had to restrain myself from cheating and eating any.
The weekly reward system will also change, here is the revised version!
Rewards (all forms of positive reinforcement):
+1 - Treat self out to dessert
+2 - An extra cup of coffee/tea can be purchased the following week (I usually have 1 a week)
+3 - Same, go shopping!
>+4 - Same, any reasonable reward can be inserted here!
And here are the tallies for this week
Saturday (11/1) -2 blog post, +1 field experiment (-1)
Sunday (11/2) +1 field experiment (+1)
Monday (11/3) -1 field experiment report (-1)
Tuesday (11/4) election day holiday! (+0)
Wednesday (11/5) +1 chemistry lab report (+1)
Thursday (11/6) -2 chemistry lab report (-2)
Friday(11/7) no assignments worked on (+0)
Saturday (11/8) no assignments worked on (+0)
Totaled: -1 +1 -1 +1 -2 = -2, spend one day without gaming...
I must say, the other punishments were a drag.. but I'll soon be having withdrawal and boredom attacks without having some way of entertaining myself. This might be good for me though, I'll probably have to force myself to study since I can't game today.
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I thought you were convinced that you would get a +3 this week but instead got a -2. Maybe you need to make your punishments more harsh. You dont seem to be working to get reinforcements probably because the punishments aren't that bad so you wouldn't mind doing them.
I was also going to suggest that you make your rewards something that you actually need. Desert and shopping are good rewards but if you desperately don't need these things, then you wont work to achieve. You need to find something that you really need in order to successfully reward yourself.
a day without gaming? you play games everyday? you are too cool! if it's not working make the punishment not playing games more than one day. My negative punishment is working for me because it's so bad that i'll do it just because i know i'll suffer if i don't do it. So if you make it like three days without playing games, you'll probably be more motivated. but don't make it too harsh, you won't punish yourself. :] How about if you get a negative score, we won't play before class the following week. lolol :]
yeahhh.. it think its good for you to change the rewards to be more appealing and harsher punishment. so it can help you to achieve your goals.
It sounds like you need a busier schedule so that you don't have time for things like gaming. Try joining a club at school or signing up for a PE class that will not only keep you in shape but will boost your GPA.
Trying to punish yourself too harshly may backfire, so I suggest a more moderate form. It will gradually enforce your desired behavior change. It is always good to follow moderation in these cases. Good luck!
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