7. ⏰ 5-Minute Rule for Procrastination
Got a task you’ve been dodging for hours (or days)? Instead of committing to “finishing” it, just commit to doing it for five minutes. That’s it. The psychological trick here is that five minutes feels too short to fear or resist — but often once you start, you build momentum and end up finishing it anyway. It’s perfect for anything from cleaning, emails, and workouts to bigger creative projects. You beat the inertia with minimal friction.
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