10 Minutes Technique

Overview

The 10 Minutes Technique is a psychological strategy designed to overcome task avoidance and procrastination by lowering the perceived barrier to getting started.

How It Works

1. Sit down and commit to exactly 10 minutes of focused effort on a selected task
2. After 10 minutes, you can stop if you want to
3. More importantly — you usually won't want to

Core Insight

The hardest part of any task is almost always starting. By committing to just 10 minutes, you eliminate the resistance that prevents you from beginning. Once momentum is established, continuation becomes natural.