The 5 second rule
Self-Help · Beginner
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Beat initial hesitation by counting backward and moving before the excuses win.
Micro-habits to get started
Small actions of a few minutes to start this habit:
Count 5-4-3-2-1 and move
When you feel the urge to postpone something you know is good for you, count backward and act when you reach 1.
Physically moving when you hit 1 is what breaks the paralysis.
1 minGet out of bed first time
When the alarm goes off, use the countdown and get up without negotiating 'five more minutes'.
Winning the day's first decision makes the following ones easier.
1 minAn act of courage
Use the countdown to do something fear was holding you back from: speaking up, saying hello, asking for something.
Don't wait to feel ready: action usually brings motivation, not the other way round.
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