When we are at work, the thought of doing what we love after work always excites us instantly.
According to research by Jeroen Nawijn and others at Breda University of Applied Sciences, participants rated their current happiness levels. When they only planned a trip, their happiness levels immediately increased, and this state could be maintained for 8 weeks. After the trip ended, their happiness levels would drop back to their original levels.
Those whose happiness peaked during the trip returned to their original state after two weeks.
It can be seen that rewards make people happy, but only when they are being planned. After the goal is completed, there is almost no effect.
If you want to increase or maintain work motivation, you can use rewards, but be aware that they can only last for an average of 8 weeks.
Therefore, every two months, plan a reward for yourself in advance to increase your work motivation before receiving the reward.
