A Reward System

Every writer uses the same advice to other writers: WRITE. My problem is sticking to the writing. NaNoWriMo was a fairly easy exercise to stick to, but that’s because I’m highly competitive and my friends also participate in the event. The problem is sticking to writing every day when I don’t have that competitive motivation.
Other writers have said to treat their writing like a job. My problem with that is that I don’t have that much of a great work ethic. I mean, I do. I don’t intentionally do a bad job and I try to do more than I am capable of. When people are trusting me, I am a good worker. The problem is, writing from home isn’t really a job like setting. I don’t have a boss to talk to for help. I don’t have a paycheck every other week. I have a husband and a son. Neither of which are bossy when it comes to my writing.
Off topic, but not really, I have a huge book addiction. Which isn’t a big deal, but I want a new home more than new books so I’m trying to not spend as much money as I tend to do.
In order to solve these two problems, I have figured out a reward system. I’m thinking of taking out some money once a month to use like a “paycheck”. I will not keep myself from spending it or saving it. I think by doing this, I’m giving myself a book allowance and a writing reward. The catch? I have to write AT LEAST 1000 words a day. Every day.
I’m hoping this will help in my writing ethic, my potential publishing, and my basic self esteem. I’m going to give it a month, but I think I can do this. We’ll see.