Use The ‘15-Minute Rule’ To Stop Procrastinating Today
One of the main reasons why people procrastinate is because they have no momentum. According to the laws of physics, when an object has no momentum (when it’s standing still), it requires a lot more force to get it into motion compared to keeping an object moving when it already has some momentum.
In other words, you need to start gaining momentum fast if you want to prevent procrastination from showing up. The longer you wait with taking action, the more effort and willpower required to get started.
When you’re already ‘in motion’, however, it requires a lot less force to keep being productive. That’s where the 15-Minute Rule comes in.
The 3 Simple Steps Of The ‘15-Minute Rule’
The 15-Minute Rule consists of three very simple steps. Its simplicity is precisely why it works so well. In my personal experience, the more complex a productivity technique or system, the less effective it is. Anyway, here are the three steps of the 15-Minute Rule:
- Step 1: Pick one task or activity that you’ve been procrastinating on
- Step 2: Set a timer for 15 minutes
- Step 3: Work for 15 minutes on this task until the timer rings
