The two minute rule suggests breaking big habits into smaller, more manageable tasks that can be completed in a few minutes. By making starting the habit as easy as possible, we can overcome the inertia that often keeps us from taking action. Clear believes getting started is the most important step because it creates momentum and leads to ongoing risk.
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The two minute rule states, "When you start a new habit, it should take less than two minutes to do".
The idea is to make your habits as easy as possible to start.
A new habit should not feel like a challenge. The actions that you follow can be challenging, but the f...
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 tasks into chunks that can be completed into 2 minutes and deciding to do immediately any tasks that ...
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