Top tip to master your time
How the 2-minute rule can transform your productivity
Ever since I read David Allen's Getting Things Done and started to apply the GTD method in my own life, the most valuable part for me was finding out about the 2-minute rule.
Ever since, I applied it to every email I get, every task that pops up and evertime I need to do something I don't want to do. From handling small tasks immediately to reducing procrastination, it works wonders.
Let's dive into how it works, how you can start using it today.
What is the 2-Minute rule?
It is simple: if a task or action takes 2 minutes or less to complete, do it right away. Let's look at emails for example. If you get an email and to respond takes you 2 minutes or less, do it. Following this rule, helps me reduce mental clutter and frees up space for bigger things.
Why it works
It feels almost like a mental trick. For me it works because of many different reasons. Completing a task makes me happy. It gives me a tiny bit of dopamine. Nothing big, but it…