⚡️ What It Is
The 5-Minute Rule is this:
Commit to working on a task for just five minutes.
That’s it.
You don’t have to finish it.
You don’t even have to like it.
Just start.
Because once you begin, something magical happens:
Momentum kicks in.
🔍 Why It Works
Here’s the psychology behind it:
Your brain hates uncertainty, but five minutes feels small and manageable.
You bypass perfectionism, because you're not trying to complete the whole thing.
You activate the “progress loop,” which creates satisfaction and motivation to keep going.
And 9 times out of 10, once you get going, you won’t stop at five minutes.
🧠 How to Use It
Try this right after this episode:
Identify one task you've been avoiding.
Set a timer for 5 minutes.
Work on that task only until the timer goes off.
When it ends, ask: Do I want to keep going?
Most of the time, the answer will be yes.
This works for:
Writing
Decluttering
Planning your week
Recording content
Following up with clients
Or literally anything you’ve been resisting
💡 Bonus Tip
If you really want to level up the effect, pair this with an “activation ritual” — something tiny that signals to your brain: It’s go time.
That could be:
Putting on headphones
Lighting a candle at your desk
Opening your calendar
Starting a playlist
Link it with the start of your five minutes, and you’ll train your brain to switch into productivity mode faster.
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