Just Start for Two Minutes — That’s Where the Magic Happens!

If you’re staring at your screen, frozen, thinking “I should really get started…” — this one’s for you.

We tend to think the hard part is the middle. Or the finish line.
But it’s not.
The hardest part of any task is the first two minutes.
That invisible wall between intention and action? That’s the real enemy.

Why the Start Feels So Hard

Your brain is wired to protect you from discomfort. And let’s be real — starting can feel uncomfortable. There’s uncertainty. Pressure. Maybe even fear.
So instead of beginning, we do something that feels safer: check email, scroll, tidy the desk, get a snack.

But here’s the truth:

Motivation doesn’t come before action. It comes after it.

Neuroscience shows that dopamine — the chemical that helps you feel motivated — is released once you begin. That means the best way to get motivated… is to just start. Even for two minutes.

Try This: The 2-Minute Rule

Here’s what changed everything for me:
I stopped saying “I need to do the whole thing,” and started saying,

“I’m just going to do the first two minutes.”

It lowered the pressure.
It made the task feel safe again.
And most of the time, once I started, I kept going.

You can use this for anything:

• Open the doc and write one messy sentence.

• Do two minutes of tidying.

• Fill in one line of your planner.
  

The goal isn’t to finish — it’s to start.
Because once you start, you’re no longer stuck. You’re moving. And momentum beats motivation every single time.

Want a Tool to Help You Start?

I created a free worksheet called the Start Box to help you shrink the start line. It helps you plan two-minute entry points for the tasks you keep avoiding.

👉 Grab the Start Box Template
And give yourself permission to begin — imperfectly, briefly, boldly.