Spend a Minute to Gain an Hour

Utilize the One Minute Rule to Clear the Clutter in Your Mind and Get Stuff Done

“I’ll do it later.”

Ever say that before?

Maybe you have a pile of books on your coffee table. “I’ll shelve them later.” Just finished your glass of water? “I’ll put it in the dish washer later tonight.” DING! You received an email from a coworker.

You swipe it away.

Think About It

This, my friends, is how clutter piles up: on your tables, on your counters, in your inbox, in your life. If it takes you less than one minute to do it, do it now.

This is the ONE MINUTE RULE and it will free you up like nothing else can.

Recognize What’s Happening

We excuse laziness if it’s in small amounts. We put off simple tasks because they seem so minor.

They.

Add.

Up.

Psychologically, you’re putting strain on your mind. Your subconscious knows there are loose ends, things you should take care of. It makes these tasks seem bigger than they are.

Change Your Mind to Free Your Mind

Make this your aim — if you can do it in one minute or less, do it right. Don’t even give yourself time to think up an excuse. Put that cup away. Shelve that book. Reply to that text. Change your mind and you’ll free your mind to do the really important work you WANT to do.

Try it for a week and let me know how it goes.

Thanks for Reading!