The Reward Loop
Tool • Gate: Men’s Mental Health
The Reward Loop
Reasons / Purpose
See tool overview.
Do
1) Pick a small reward you enjoy.
2) Lock it behind task completion.
3) Do the task chunk, then reward.
4) Repeat; escalate difficulty gradually.
How & Why It Works
Immediate reinforcement strengthens approach behaviors.
Results / Goals
Visible progress within 1–2 weeks (self‑rated mood/engagement).