How often should i reward myself even using random intermittent reward

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Reward yourself unpredictably, not after every task. After completing a task or milestone, flip a coin: heads means reward yourself; tails means skip the reward and move on. The key is that the timing should stay random—not follow a fixed pattern—because intermittent rewards can help sustain motivation.

How often should i reward myself even using random intermittent reward

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