The 5-Minute Rule

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Make a deal with yourself to work on a dreaded task for at least 5 minutes & you’ll most likely end up doing it longer.

Naps 101

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Naps 101

10-20 min boosts energy and increases alertness.

30 min leaves you lethargic and groggy.

60 min improves recall of details like facts, faces, and names.

90 min improves creativity and helps emotional/procedural memory.

Swallow The Frog

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Swallow the frog: do the task you’re least excited about first and things go more smoothly.

The 2 Minute Rule

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If you see something that needs doing and it can be completed within two minutes, do it immediately.