Habits
The 2-Minute Rule for Habits
If a new desired action or habit takes less than two minutes to start, do it immediately. This means putting on your running shoes, opening the book, or writing the first sentence. Focus only on beginning, not completing the whole task.
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This technique lowers the activation energy required to initiate positive behaviors. By making the first step incredibly easy, you bypass mental resistance and overcome procrastination. It builds momentum, transforming difficult tasks into manageable starts, thereby increasing consistency and leading to sustainable habit formation.
