Rewardishment

: A pre-determined consequence you must face if you fail to meet that goal (e.g., wearing an embarrassing outfit in public or doing a grueling chore). How to Draft a Rewardishment

Are you trying to set up a , or were you looking for a technical feature in a specific app? Rewardishment

: Ideally, involve a friend to act as the "judge" to ensure you don't cheat on the punishment or take the reward early. The Deadline : Set a hard cutoff time. : A pre-determined consequence you must face if

: Something you get only if you complete a specific goal (e.g., a fancy dinner or a new video game). The Deadline : Set a hard cutoff time

"Rewardishment" is a concept popularized by the TV show How I Met Your Father (Season 2, Episode 8), referring to a hybrid designed to motivate someone to complete a task.

You can read more about the episode's take on the ritual in this recap from Yahoo .