Motivation for Work We Hate To Do

I have started working on a project I have been avoiding for a long time. It is those darn business books. I do not like working on them. Every 30 minutes I am looking for excuses to take a break. I am hungrier for no apparent reason other then an excuse to leave my desk. Yesterday, I realized that when the kids are unmotivated about school, they most likely feel the same way that I do. So how does one stay motivated to keep on the project one don't like to do? I need a mommy to motivate me! lol Now back to being serious. Well, with the kids schoolwork....
- I reward them with breaks.
- I have them stop and run around the house three times.
- I withhold lunch or snack until it is done. (Their schoolwork is not longer then 1 1/2 hour - so no, it is not terrible).
- We schedule fun things into the week as a motivational tool to work towards a goal before we can go.

So, I can apply the same principle to my project....
- Take breaks after one our of steady work.
- Take a walk or ride the bike around the block.
- Withhold snacks until 2 hours of steady work is done. Yes, I will work for dark chocolate M&M's or gourmet jelly beans. :)
- Schedule in fun things into the week and work towards a goal before we can go.

With this project, I am also asking the kids help with chores. They even offered to help with sorting and filing. That was a huge help and they did a great job.

If you have ideas about how you motivate your kids with working on school, I would love to hear them. I am always looking for new ideas.