Do you have habits that only take 2 minutes?
Rashe
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Rule of thumb: 2 minutes only.
To jump-start a habit that's easy to do in the beginning.
Spend only 2 minutes on it.
This is critical for a start.
What habits did you do to start the momentum?
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André J@sentry_co
I wiggle my toes 😂 no seriously. Like snap into IRL for 2 min. acknowledge that im happy, in good shape, and living the dream. It's so easy to just get into a forever ride of internet, wants, and all the commotions of busy life. Then I think about something that makes me happy but I push away because I can solve XYZ instead. So I go on a bike ride and listen to Jamie XX for a bit. No purpose. Just the joy of movement and being alive. 😸
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@sentry_co Did I wiggle my toes when I read that just to test it out —
Really, 2 minutes of self-reflection does let us appreciate life.
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This is such a good question. There's that general 2 minute rule that if tidying up shoes, making bed, filing some papers, prepping left over food for the week can be done in less then 2 minutes you just need to get on with it without thinking. A great habit to get into basically doing any task without thinking twice even if low on energy.
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@leojbarnett "Without thinking twice even if low on energy" I love that. I need to practice that too-
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"micro-cleaning"
Instead of spending one long block of time on Saturday cleaning, I try to embrace individual places on a weekday. Much less painful (sometimes 2 minutes, sometimes a little bit longer)
Also after @mariyam_bouhmadi, mindful breathing.
@rashephgns Nice. Let me know if you feel a difference. 😅
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@mariyam_bouhmadi @w_j Great idea! I'll try cleaning a part of my room every day instead of cleaning it whole on the weekend. This should give me more time to spend my weekends on something else.
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does brushing teeth count?
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Absolutely! I've been using the 2-minute rule from David Allen's "Getting Things Done". If a task takes 2 minutes or less, I do it immediately. It works wonders for email management and small house chores
@yasmininson will have to try this
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@yasmininson The small house chores really made an impact!
Drinking water.
You bet! One of my favorite 2-minute habits is a quick stretch every hour when working.
@meli_phil_45 I really need to try this
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@meli_phil_45 Love that. A quick reminder for the body.
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@neha_joshi8 Hmmmm, I don't quite get that. After an hour of what?
@rashephgns This means that I have developed a habit of walking for 2 minutes every hour.
A valuable habit to cultivate is the ability to approach any task without hesitation, even when low on energy.
For me, a critical habit for starting is to check all the work done yesterday and jot everything down for today with stars as a priority.
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@samiha_dokadia Yes, the stars make a difference!
One habit I practice is taking two minutes each morning to write down my top priorities for the day.
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@rubybryant555 Have you tried writing it down the night before? It could also save you a lot of time thinking in the morning.
@rubybryant555 it leads to such an organised start
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@rubybryant555 @samiha_dokadia That makes a point too.
Definitely! I've adopted a quick 2-minute rule - if a task takes 2 minutes or less, I do it right away. It's great for dealing with small tasks and maintaining productivity. I also do a quick mindfulness exercise, just focusing on my breath for 2 minutes. Lastly, I do a 2-minute cleanup of my workspace at the end of the day. Small steps can lead to big productivity gains!
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@jessjo_22 Agree! I started with 2 minutes of meditation before and I really struggled with focusing that time. But, now? 10-15 minutes of meditation is easy-peasy.
mindful breathing might just take about that time
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@mariyam_bouhmadi Totally! Only 2 minutes and it helps clear your mind for sure.