Wellness
Listen up, procrastinators.
How often have you put off a chore because it seems horribly overwhelming?
Then, when you finally build up the courage to do it, it only takes 60 seconds?
Heres what to know.
The Benefits Of The One Minute Rule
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Just like that, the task is done, and youre officially unstuck.
The true spirit of this hack, however, is about how great it feels to stay organized.
The one minute rule reduces that mental load.
Over time, it also builds a sense of competence, which fuels larger-scale productivity.
Small wins matter as they shift our internal story from Im behind on everything to I can handle this.
Who Should Give It A Try?
When youre overwhelmed, your brain tends to overestimate the effort a task will require, she says.
The one minute rule helps rewire that narrative.
For chronic procrastinators, it offers a low-stakes entry point to action.
For those who tend to be messy, its an easy way to keep your place neat.
The anticipation is often worse than the task itself.
The best thing about this rule is that it meets you where you are.
Its not about perfection or hyper-productivity its about building trust with yourself, says Fenkel.
Every time you follow through on something small, youre reinforcing your own sense of agency.
And in a world that often leaves us feeling powerless, thats huge.
Source:
Dr. Caroline Fenkel, LCSW, therapist and chief clinical officer atCharlie Health
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