Hello! The One Minute Principle is a Japanese technique that aims to combat procrastination. That is, the habit of putting off important things for later. Or start, but eventually abandon, without finishing, because it is no longer relevant, tired, it takes a lot of effort and so on.
What does it consist of?
This practice is called kaizen, which is translated from Japanese as «continuous perfection.» Masaaki Imai gave it to the world, believing that humanity will be able to achieve the desired results not only in business, work, but also in personal life.
This is a great way to get rid of laziness. Because, judging by the name, any business should take only one minute a day. Is there any point in postponing what can be done in 60 seconds? I think no.
Therefore, the psyche does not resist, does not build up barriers of protection in the form of excuses, ailments, and so on. There is no point in spending resources if the task is easy to complete and easier to complete than to try to bypass. True, right?
With the help of kaizen, you can learn English, Chinese, pump up the abs and biceps, get close to your loved one and much more that you wanted to, but did not work out.
It will be especially useful for people who are afraid of radical change. Yes, to go down from the cliff, it will be faster to «jump» with a parachute. But not many will decide on this, and not everyone will be allowed to do this by health.
And if gradually, step by step, step by step along the path, then you can not only achieve the goal for sure, but also enjoy the process, realize something along the way. Choose the style of walking, in the end.
Despite its practicality and effectiveness, this technique has its skeptics. Who believe that it is necessary to give all the best if you want to become successful. On the one hand, they are right.
But on the other hand, not everyone is capable of increased loads, complex processes of self-development. Yes, and not always a person gets what he wants in the end, but sometimes he wastes his resources up to the complete exhaustion of the body.
What does not happen with the kaizden approach. You do not have to sacrifice something, overcome yourself and so on. Just one minute, and self-esteem is increased, there is no guilt for the discrepancy between intentions and actions, and as a nice bonus — the implementation of plans in the end.
Instructions
The task is simple — to determine exactly where you want to achieve the desired results. Then make a plan, structure and allocate only one minute a day to work.
For example, do you want to learn English? Memorize one word a day, this will be enough to, say, in a year, find out that you own 365 new words. It’s much better than torturing yourself with long sessions every few months, when you gather all your will into a fist? As a result, having received completely different numbers, much less than with the kaizen approach.
You can even turn on the timer for 60 seconds and get to work. Gradually, but at the same time imperceptibly, that is, without loss of energy and physical resources, you will come to your goal.
By the way, if you do not know how to draw up a plan for self-education, click here.
Completion
And finally, I want to offer an article that tells how to beat procrastination. You may find it helpful to use the methods in it.
And then you will be a person of action, and not just a word, who puts off all the most important things on the back burner and is tormented by remorse due to his indecision. Overcome your limitations, believe me, it is sometimes easier than it seems!
Take care of yourself and be happy!
The material was prepared by a psychologist, Gestalt therapist, Zhuravina Alina