Akrasia überwinden mit der 2-Minuten-Regel

Your brain is literally wired to make you procrastinate. Ancient Greek philosophers called it "akrasia,"

acting against your better judgment, and it's all about time inconsistency. Your Present Self

craves instant rewards like scrolling TikTok, while your Future Self wants that degree and career

success. Your brain values immediate gratification way more than long-term benefits.

That's why you'll binge-watch Netflix tonight but swear you'll study tomorrow. Here's the fix:

use the 2-Minute Rule. Make your task so small it takes less than two minutes

to start. Don't write the essay, just open the document. Break assignments

into 15-minute chunks like author Anthony Trollope who wrote 47 novels this way. The hardest part