What exactly is this two-minute rule and how does it increase productivity?

Question

Has anyone employed the two minutes’ rule in their practice of tasks and what was their experience?

Answer 1

There exists a principle known as the two-minute rule which advocates that any task needing less than two minutes to finish ought to be completed immediately. This also helps to reduce such minor tasks that would build up and lead to mental overload. It can also mean splitting the larger tasks into the smallest possible steps and going about them one at a time.

Comments

The rule is the best. Amazing how many "things" get done immediately.

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In regards to your last rule, when I was teaching I found it helpful to layout not only my clothes, but even what I was going to need to put into my pockets the next day.  One less decision that I had to make in the morning before going out the door!

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The two minute rule turned me into a neat and tidy person! The nightly reset makes me start my day with a smile. Been doing them both for a while now. Playing the minimalist game with a couple of friends...going to use the house on fire question. Good stuff!

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The 2 minute rule has been a game changer for me, and I learned it from you. So thank you so much for that. I'm now able to make small shifts that are making big changes in my life.

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I stumbled upon your content by chance and I have to say, it resonates with everything that I am trying to do with my life now. Especially, now that my wife and I are juggling between our jobs, household chores, taking care of a toddler etc. The 2 minute rule combined with have a home rule is how I try to keep my sanity around the house for a while now. Also recently sold my secondary laptop. Downsizing feels really good. Great content. Keep posting.