What if the real reason you struggle to start tasks isn’t about willpower, but rather your brain’s natural resistance to effort? Our brains are wired to avoid anything that feels like work, conserving energy for immediate rewards. But there’s a simple way to outsmart this: I call it the “mini steps” method.
Inspired by the “Two-Minute Rule” from Atomic Habits, which suggests starting new habits with actions that take no more than two minutes, I’ve adapted this idea into my life and called it “mini steps.” Instead of overwhelming myself by thinking of hours of work, I break tasks down and focus only on small, manageable actions. For example, instead of thinking about the three hours of dropshipping that await me, I start by thinking of just turning on the computer, then the second screen, then the timer on my phone, and so on.
These mini steps trick my brain into starting tasks without resistance because they require little to no effort. Once I begin, it’s easier for my brain to keep going with what it has already started. Honestly, this method is a pure diamond in my self-management arsenal, helping me tackle tasks with minimal effort and completely dispelling mental resistance.
Try applying the mini steps method to one of your tasks today. Focus on small actions that connect like dominoes, and notice how easily you can do them without encountering resistance. Once you experience the difference, you’ll wonder how you ever managed without it.
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