Small tasks accumulate. Each one takes just a moment, but together they become overwhelming. The inbox fills. The to-do list grows. Mental weight increases.
The two-minute rule helps. If something takes less than two minutes, do it immediately. The email that needs a quick reply. The dish that needs washing. The item that needs putting away. Do it now.
This prevents accumulation. The small tasks get handled before they become a mountain. The mind stays clearer because less is pending. The cost of doing it now is less than the cost of remembering it later.
What two-minute tasks are you postponing?