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8. Two-Minute Rule

8. Two-Minute Rule

Breaking down habits into two-minute tasks makes them more manageable and increases the likelihood of starting and maintaining them.

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"Atomic Habits" by James Clear explores the power of tiny changes, emphasizing the compounding effects of small habits over time.

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The two minute rule

The two minute rule

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...

Two ways to apply the two-minute rule

  1. Completing quick tasks. Often, the little tasks like needing to book a doctor's appointment or sending an email can fill our minds and haunt us. The longer we put something off, the harder it seems to do.
  2. Starting a big task. We often avoid ambitio...

The Reasoning Behind The 2–Minute Rule

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 tasks into chunks that can be completed into 2 minutes and deciding to do immediately any tasks that ...

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