The Two-Minute Rule – Start Small

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...

1. If it can be done in two minutes, just do it. Don’t add it to your to-do list, put it aside for later, or delegate to someone else. Just do it.
2. If it takes more than two minutes, start it. Once you start acting on small tasks, you can keep the ball rolling. Simply worki...

• 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...