Many people's mornings start in a similar way, with the alarm clock switching back and forth by 5 minutes.
In the end, it all ends with a person running to work without breakfast and barely having time to wash up after sleep.
Psychologists believe that all these people are simply not familiar with the 5-second rule. This initiative has helped change the lives of millions of people.
The 5 Second Rule
This trick comes in handy whenever you need to do something but first have to get off the couch.
If you can't tear yourself away from your pillow, from the TV, or are simply looking for excuses, start counting backwards from 5 to 1.
According to experts, there is no simpler way to overcome procrastination and apathy.
It is believed that if a person hesitates in making a decision for more than 5 seconds, the brain begins to look for excuses so that the body remains in the comfort zone.
And this habit is not so innocent anymore.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention calls this disorder (sleep inertia).
It can cause memory impairment, slow reaction times, and decreased productivity.
Along with this, circadian rhythms will be disrupted, which leads to lack of sleep and other health problems.
But, like all psychological attitudes, the 5-second rule only starts working if the person is ready to take the first step.
Author: Igor Zur