In the context of overcoming procrastination, what does the two-minute rule aim to do?

• A. To begin a task by starting for two minutes.
• B. To complete tasks within two minutes.
• C. To break tasks into two-minute segments.
• D. To set a two-minute break after each task.

Answer: (A)

The main idea is to overcome the initial resistance to starting a task by committing to work on it for just two minutes. That tiny, immediate commitment lowers the mental hurdle—procrastination often comes from feeling overwhelmed or undecided, so deciding to begin for two minutes makes the task feel manageable. Once you’ve started, you’ll often find you want to continue, because it’s easier to keep going than to stop and restart. This isn’t about finishing the task in two minutes, breaking tasks into two-minute chunks, or taking a two-minute break afterward; it’s about getting past the starting barrier by taking a small, actionable first step.