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The 5 Second Rule

The 5 Second Rule

This can be used in many aspects of our lives: to push ourselves to go to the gym, to control our emotions, or to rise every day with confidence and courage.

It is not good to wait to “feel like doing it” or for the right moment. There is a powerful connection between our brains and the instinct to act. In five seconds we make a decision and push ourselves. If not, we lose the momentum.

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Just a teenager who wants to win ☺️🙏.

This really helped to curb my procrastination syndrome.

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