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Adventure Reframing
Mental technique of reframing mundane or difficult tasks as adventures or missions to increase intrinsic motivation and enjoyment
Decision Rule
When facing resistance to doing necessary tasks, ask 'How can I make this feel like an adventure?' and adjust language accordingly
How It Works
Taps into childlike curiosity and play instincts, making tasks feel optional and engaging rather than obligatory and boring
Failure Modes
Overusing the technique until it loses effectiveness
Choosing adventure framing for genuinely unpleasant tasks where honesty is better
Using it to avoid addressing why certain tasks feel so resistance-inducing
Example Decision
“Instead of 'I have to find my laptop' which feels like a chore, reframe as 'Mission: locate the missing laptop' which creates excitement and energy for the search.”