I'm not talking about weird TikTok tricks. I'm talking about small changes that compound into genuinely better living.

1. The Two-Minute Rule

If something takes less than two minutes, do it NOW. Respond to that text. Put the dish in the dishwasher. Send that quick email.

This single rule has eliminated 80% of my "I should really do that" mental clutter.

2. Phone in Another Room While Sleeping

Not on silent. Not face-down. In. Another. Room.

Your sleep quality improves. You don't doom scroll before bed. You don't grab your phone first thing in the morning. It's genuinely life-changing.

3. The "Hell Yes or No" Framework

When deciding whether to commit to something, if it's not a "hell yes," it's a no. This applies to plans, purchases, and opportunities.

Your time and energy are finite. Protect them.

[AFFILIATE: Book on decision making]

4. Prepare Tomorrow Tonight

Spend 5 minutes before bed setting up tomorrow: clothes ready, bag packed, tasks written down. You wake up with momentum instead of decisions.

5. The 20-Second Rule

Want to build a habit? Make it 20 seconds easier to start. Want to break a habit? Make it 20 seconds harder.

Put your guitar where you'll see it. Put your phone charger in another room. Friction is everything.

6. Actually Schedule the Thing

"We should hang out sometime" means never. Pull out your phone and schedule it right there. Works for friends, doctors appointments, everything.

[AFFILIATE: Planning tool or app]

7. The One-Touch Rule for Stuff

When you pick something up, put it away properly. Don't set it down "for now." This single habit keeps spaces clean with zero effort.

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