As an entrepreneur who is always busy with various tasks related to my startup, I used to struggle with productivity. I would often procrastinate tasks, which would lead to unnecessary delays and stress. But then I discovered a technique that changed everything for me.
The technique is simple - Do the task that you are avoiding for just 5 minutes, it’s very famously known as the “5 minutes rule.” This didn’t exactly work for me as after 5 minutes I would stop, so I transformed it by doing a small task that I enjoy. After I finish that task, I would feel a sense of accomplishment which in result motivated me to continue working for longer hours. The important thing to kickstart productivity is to just start. Once I start working, I find that I'm able to flow with it and continue working for longer periods of time.
For example, I started with something as simple as organizing my desk for a minute or two. It may not seem like much, but it helped me get into a productive mindset. I then moved on to checking my emails or replying to a message. These small tasks helped me build momentum and tackle larger tasks without feeling overwhelmed. What I learned from this experience is once you start, it becomes easier to continue. Now, whenever I find myself procrastinating, I remind myself that just a minute of work can make a big difference in my productivity.