The Motivated Mind The 5 Minute Rule
May 19, 2025
Ever feel overwhelmed by your to-do list? The struggle isn’t laziness; it’s your brain aiming to avoid discomfort. Discover the 5-Minute Rule—a simple trick to tackle procrastination! Just commit to five minutes of any task to break through mental barriers and boost productivity. Unlock this powerful strategy and transform how you approach daunting projects!
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Brain Treats Anxiety as Threat
- Our brain's fight-or-flight system triggers anxiety for both physical and mental threats equally.
- Procrastination stems from the brain's attempt to avoid perceived threat and discomfort.
Procrastination's Brain Tug-of-War
- Procrastination is a battle between emotional desire for comfort and logical overthinking.
- The emotional brain dislikes friction and avoids hard tasks without immediate rewards.
Use the 5-Minute Rule
- Reduce the perceived difficulty by committing to work on a task for only five minutes.
- After five minutes, you can stop or continue, making it easier to begin.
