6 Ways to Gamify Your Tasks and Get More Done
Races, point systems, and sticker charts aren’t just child’s play
When I’m hiking, I secretly race people. I find a fellow hiker, try to beat them to some imaginary finish line, and then either celebrate or sulk at the outcome. My “competitors” are never the wiser.
Before I became obsessed with productivity, I would have thought this was plain weird. Now I recognize that when I create these imaginary races in my head, I’m utilizing gamification to get the most out of my workout.
According to Investopedia, gamification describes “the incentivization of people’s engagement in non-game contexts and activities by using game-style mechanics.” That means making your productivity fun actually helps you get more done.
Gamification can apply to any endeavor: investing, business, parenting, entrepreneurship, and yes, motivating myself on a hike. Here are six ways to use it to get more done.
- Race the clock. I like to see if I can empty the dishwasher in less than five minutes. I set a timer and go to town.
- Create a point system. Did you work out today? 50 points! Did you complete that project for work? 200 points! Keep track, rack them up, and try to beat yesterday’s total. It works for parenting as well. My…
