The "2-Minute Rule" for Homemakers

I want to share something with you wonderful ladies (and men!) out there that has really improved my life. The “2-Minute Rule.” About a year ago, I was watching someone on YouTube (sorry, I don’t remember who it was) who proposed this idea:

If you see something that can be done in 2 minutes, do it now.

This is a variation on Marla Cilley’s “Do it Now Principle,” which I previously wrote about (see below). For some reason, this 2-minute phrasing of the same idea, resonated better with me and I started really doing it. It’s not to be taken literally that the thing will take 2 minutes, but many things can be done quite quickly. I can’t tell you how helpful this has been for me. Things are now getting done that in the past I would have procrastinated with. It is a different way of looking at the field of your responsibility, when you realize, “I don’t have to feel overwhelmed, I can actually do this very quickly.” This might mean letting go of your perfectionism. At my age, I am increasingly getting used to the idea of:

Good enough is good enough

This might seem like a strange Holy Week meditation, but if you suffer from feeling overwhelmed or being perfectionistic, this could be a real lifesaver for you and your family. Below are some homemaker-related posts I have done, have a look! I hope this is helpful:)

The "Do it Now Principle"

10 Reasons to Purge Your Home

15 Simple Homemaker Hacks!

The "Do it Now Principle"

Marla Cilley, also known as “Flylady,” is a homemaker’s helper, particularly with cleaning and organizing. She has videos, books and wonderful cleaning products (I’ve bought some!). She talks about the “Do it Now Principle,” which means, if you see something that can be done quickly and easily, don’t wait for later, just “do it now.” As the world situation is heating up, this is also a great tenet for preppers.

I will give you a real-life example from my own life today. I drove to the grocery store and when I got out of the car, realized I had forgotten my purse. I used to have a small amount of emergency money in my car, but the last time I used it, I neglected to replace it. Not that it would have been enough to do all my shopping, but I could at least have gotten a box of chocolate eclairs….I mean some low-carb snack bars….before heading back home.

So…I went back home, got my purse and immediately replenished my emergency money. I felt like a good prepper again. It is empowering and motivating to take care of yourself. It instantly lifts your mood and this world could use a little mood-lifting.

So, next time you notice something that needs attention, think of the “Do it Now Principle,” and….do it now!