Beat Procrastination With the Two-Minute Rule

Your brain is literally sabotaging your productivity right now. Scientists call

it time inconsistency, where your Present Self craves instant gratification while your Future Self

wants long-term success. That's why you're scrolling TikTok instead of studying

for your exam or starting that work presentation. Your brain values the immediate dopamine

hit over future rewards that feel years away. Here's the twist. Being in the middle

of procrastinating is actually more painful than doing the work itself. The guilt and anxiety

you feel while avoiding tasks hurts worse than the effort required to complete them.

The real problem isn't doing the work, it's starting it. Try the two-minute