Hello Friends!
I don’t know about you guys, but sometimes I have a hard time getting motivated to do certain things – whether it be getting started on a big project, cleaning my house or working out. I have tried a lot of different “Productivity Hacks” throughout the years, but there is one that I always come back to - The 10 Minute Rule.
In this vlog, I discuss what the 10 minute is and how you can use it. I kept the video fairly short and to the point (under four minutes) because I thought having a long video talking about how to get motivated was a little counterproductive! I pack some helpful tips and ideas into this video and I hope some of you find it helpful.
What is the 10 Minute Rule?
The basis of this “hack” is that sometimes the most difficult thing is getting started. Once we have started the task – it can be a lot easier to keep moving.
Let’s take cleaning my house for example. I literally just set a 10 minute timer on my phone, and tell myself I only have to clean for 10 minutes. Once that timer goes off – I have full permission to stop! Somedays I do stop… but honestly, I usually feel motivated to keep going. I am often surprised at how much I was able to get done in only 10 minutes, and so I set another 10 minute timer to see how much I can do.
I touched on this idea in a post a few months ago, but I wanted to give it more attention because it has honestly been so impactful for me.
You guys know I love getting to chat in the comments – so I’d love to hear your thoughts. Have you ever tried a trick like this before to feel more motivated and productive? If so, what was your experience? If any of you decide to give this a shot… I’d love to hear about it!
Xo, Lea
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