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Everything You Need to Know About the Two-Minute Rule - Thrive Global
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The Logic Behind The Two-Minute Rule
- Incorporating the two-minute rule as a habit should make it easier to follow, in time.
- Once you start working on something, the chances of your giving up on it are negligible.
- It provides a solution to all those small tasks that tend to get overshadowed and forgotten in the wake of big and critical projects.
- It helps you create a mindset that avoids procrastination. Once you get used to implementing the rule, you can extend it to lengthier tasks.
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Steps For Using The Two-Minute Rule
- Write a To-do list with all the items on your agenda today
- Analyze which tasks can be completed quickly, in less than two minutes
- Create a new list in the order of completion time
- Schedule tasks that take a longer time to complete for later in the day
- Start with tasks that take less than two minutes to complete and complete it
- Follow the same process until all the small tasks are done
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The Reasoning Behind The 2–Minute Rule
The 2–Minute Rule overcomes procrastination by automating the decision-making process, making it so easy to start taking action that you can’t say no.
It consists of breaking down t...
The 2 Steps Of The 2-Minute Rule
- If it takes less than 2 minutes, then do it now.
- When you start a new habit, it should take less than two minutes to do.
Habits And The 2–Minute Rule
The 2–Minute Rule allows you to develop a process of consistently taking action, regardless of goal achievement. The focus is on taking action and letting things flow from there.
The 2–Minute Rule works for big and small goals because of the inertia of life. Once you start doing something, it’s easier to continue doing it. And beginning is the hardest part of a new habit — not just the first time, but each time.
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Procrastination is not an identity
Procrastination is something you do, not someone you are. When you stop making procrastination part of your identity, you free yourself up to change.
Don't judge yourself for how you f...
Clarify
Figure out why you avoid taking action. Find out all the reasons that prevent you from moving forward.
For example:
- You find the task challenging.
- You don’t know how to do the project.
- The activity is boring.
You don’t have a clear block of time to work on the task.
You need a quiet workspace.
You expect your work to be perfect—and fear it won’t be.
You don’t have a deadline.
Address the issues
Once you understand the reasons for procrastination, address those specific issues.
Keep on dealing with the issues one by one. This will build momentum and move you toward completing your projects.
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There is no perfect method for everyone
There is no "one size fits all schedule" for maximum productivity.
Because we all have particular strengths and weaknesses when it comes to time management and productivity, what works...
The Time Blocking Method
It involves planning out your day in advance and dedicating specific hours to accomplish specific tasks.
It’s important to block out both proactive blocks (when you focus on important tasks) and reactive blocks (when you allow time for requests and interruptions).
The Most Important Task Method (MIT)
Instead of writing a big to-do list and trying to get it all done, determine the 1-3 tasks that are absolutely essential and then focus on those tasks during the day.
You don’t do anything else until you’ve completed the three essential tasks.