Identify some reward, like a type of candy
I have an internet connection. With it, I've surrounded myself with superstimuli. What could I possibly offer myself as a reward that's better than what I'll have if I stop working?
The reward doesn't have to be better, just different. Because of (5) your brain will be giving the chosen reward more prominence. Also, you could pick the best superstimuli you now have and consume it only as the reward. Finally, the reward won't be the only reason you work on the project, rather it will be an additional reason and so the reward, by itself, doesn't have to beat out all other superstimuli.
I have a master's project I'm having trouble working on. It's something I've wanted to do, and I even started working on, long before I started my master's degree. If I can't even enjoy that, then I'm doomed to spend eight hours a day doing something I hate for the rest of my life. Even if I manage to improve my willpower, I doubt I'll be very productive doing something I don't want to do.
Does anyone have any idea how I can enjoy working more?