Hey everyone! Welcome to Clean Sweep! I'm Gene Kissinger, an OLD custodian who has learned a thing or two about a thing or two. Today we're talking about something super important - how to handle those overwhelming tasks on your to-do list.
But first let me tell you a story about a pool game that changed my Life. "paralysis of Analysis"
You know that feeling when your room is super messy, or you have a huge project due, and you just don't know where to start? It feels like climbing Mount Everest, right? Well, what if I told you there's a secret to making any big task feel totally doable?
Here's the magic: If something takes two minutes or less, do it right now! And if something's bigger, just start with a tiny two-minute piece of it. It's like eating a pizza - you don't stuff the whole thing in your mouth at once (though sometimes we wish we could!). You take it one bite at a time!
Let's try it together. Say you have to write a book report. Instead of thinking "Ugh, this is going to take forever!" just tell yourself, "I'm going to write one sentence in the next two minutes." That's it! Just one sentence! Usually, once you start, you'll find yourself wanting to write more.
Or maybe your room looks like a tornado hit it. Don't panic! Just say, "I'm going to pick up five things in two minutes." Before you know it, you might actually want to keep going!
The Two-Minute Rule is like having a superpower that makes big, scary tasks turn into small, totally doable ones. And the best part? You feel like a champion every time you complete one of these mini-tasks!
Remember: Big tasks are just a bunch of tiny tasks in disguise. Take that first two-minute bite, and you're already on your way!
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