Two-Minute Rule
If a task takes less than two minutes to complete, do it immediately. This simple rule can help you stay productive and reduce procrastination.
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Follow the "two-minute rule"
If you see a task or action that you know can be done in two minutes or less, do it immediately.
Completing the task right away actually takes less time than having to get back to it later.
Advantages of the two-minute rule
- The two-minute rule is simple and straightforward to implement.
- It prevents procrastination before it starts. Instead of adding a task to a list to do in the future, it can be done now.
- It creates momentum. Doing a small t...
The Two-Minute Rule
It helps you decide when to tackle a task by following the steps below:
- Define clearly what is the task and the actions that compose it.
- If the action takes less than two minutes, do it, although it is not an urgent or high-priority task; if not, defer it o...
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