I want to introduce you to one of my favourite productivity tips. This tip will help you crush procrastination and also encourage you to pick up and stick to some good habits.
Introducing the 2 minute rule
If you have a task that can be done in 2 minutes then do it right now, without delay.
When you start shifting the small things out of your life then you’ll find that you feel less bogged down and it will boost your creativity and productivity.
Most of the tasks we have to do on a daily basis aren’t difficult or complex, they’re small things like making your bed, emptying the dishwasher, reading an email, opening your post, hanging up your clothes etc But even though they may seem small combined they actually make a huge difference and by not doing them, it could stop you moving forward with the bigger tasks.
You may be thinking that things like hanging up your coat or making your bed when you get up in the morning doesn’t make a difference but by using your two minutes wisely and getting those small tasks done then you’re opening up the time to tackle the big stuff.
And you know what the greatest thing about the 2 minute rule is? It just fits in to your life. You don’t have to schedule the time in or think about it, you just get up and do them.
The two minute rule doesn’t just have to apply to the mundane tasks either. Believe it or not two minutes can have a profound effect any larger projects you may have going on.
For example; if you want to become a better writer then sit down and vow to write for two minutes. Once you get started you’ve broken that seal and you’ll either keep on writing or you’ll have written at least 120 words which is a grand start.
Or maybe you want to start eating better…challenge yourself to throw together a salad in two minutes for your lunch or your dinner. This can be done whilst you’re waiting for the kettle to boil and if you do this then you have already made a huge step towards eating healthy.
The two minute rule is about freeing up your mind and getting those little things done and out of the way and organising your life without making a big deal of it.
Seriously, give is a try and let me know how you get on!
I love this idea, this is SO good. Two minutes seems like such a short amount of time for some things and long for others! 🙂
I really loved this post 🙂 I am a recovering procrastinator and this makes so much sense. Thanks for sharing
I like the idea of it. I will do my best to try it.
I smiled a lot while reading this, Rachael … I have a habit of writing lists of things to do (probably doing so takes about 2 minutes, time which should have been spent on one of the things to do) … more doing and less listing is the mission. I’m on it! Great post!