Productivity Hack: The One-Touch Rule
This simple hack can supercharge your productivity
Have you ever heard of the One Touch rule? This principle revolves around the idea that if you start a task, you finish it right then and there—no leaving things half-done! Its a great trick to tame some mom life chaos. Let’s dive into the world of the One-Touch and explore how it can transform your supermom game, helping you get things done.
What's the magic of "one touch?"
The concept of One-Touch is simple: if you touch something, complete it before moving on. That’s it.
This little habit shift can have big impacts, helping you tackle tasks that are easy and quick to do, but often get put aside. Think about how many times you’ve brought the mail into the house and dropped it on the counter to deal with later. Before you know it, you have a huge, overwhelming mountain of mail that you dread dealing with. Or that bag of books, hoodies, a random flip flop, ect. that you collect from the minivan and then drop it at the bottom of the stairs to sort through and put away later. Next thing you know, it’s two weeks later and the bag is still there and still full of stuff.
The One-Touch Rule is an ideal Supermom Life Hack
Seriously, this habit is your new best friend.
- Be More Efficient: When you commit to finishing a task in one go, you’re cutting down on time spent going back and forth between tasks.
- Goodbye, Mental Clutter: Unfinished tasks clutter your mind, making you feel overwhelmed from juggling a million things. By completing tasks in one touch, you keep your mind clear of the mental clutter of unfinished tasks.
- Beat Procrastination: We’ve all been guilty of starting something and then letting it linger. The One-Touch Rule puts an end to this procrastination cycle, motivating you to power through tasks instead of delaying them.
- Hello, Accomplishment: Do you love the feeling of checking things off your list as much as I do? This habit brings that feeling to every task you conquer, motivating you to keep going.
How to make the One-Touch Rule work for you
Incorporating the One-Touch Rule into your daily life is a small habit change, but it can make a big difference in your productivity and overall organization. Start by embracing the mindset that if you touch something that takes only a minute or two to complete, you commit to finishing it before moving on. This shift in thinking sets the foundation for taking action and applying the One-Touch Rule effectively.
The One-Touch Rule in action
Here are some simple ways to put the One-Touch Rule in action in your daily life.
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Morning Routine: If you like a made bed, but never seem to get around to making it, do this. Make your bed as soon as you get out of it. When you touch your bed to get up, finish the task by tidying it up. This sets a proactive tone for the day and prevents the chore from lingering.
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Kitchen Organization: After cooking a meal, immediately put away ingredients, clean utensils, and wipe down countertops. By using the One-Touch Rule, you prevent the mental weight of a messy kitchen from lingering in your mind.
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Phone Notifcations: When your phone buzzes with a notification, use the One-Touch Rule. Either respond to the message or clear the notification. By not leaving notifications hanging, you reduce the mental nagging feeling that you have unfinished tasks.
- Email Responses: As you go through your inbox, respond to short and straightforward emails right away. Apply the One-Touch Rule to clear your inbox of quick tasks. This prevents emails from piling up and becoming a procrastination trigger.
- Paperwork: When you receive paperwork that needs attention, deal with it right away. Whether it’s signing a form or filling out a permission slip, applying the One-Touch Rule prevents paperwork from piling up on your desk and becoming a procrastination trigger.
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To-Do List Items: As you jot down tasks on your to-do list, make sure they are specific and actionable. When you touch an item on your list, complete it before moving on. This prevents your to-do list from becoming an overwhelming source of mental clutter., you clear space in your mind for more important thoughts and activities, creating a sense of mental calm and focus.
The One-Touch Rule is your secret weapon in the quest for productivity. With this habit in your toolkit, you’ll be finishing more of those little tasks that seem to endlessly pile up so you can enjoy a life with less clutter. Embrace the One-Touch magic and make your mom life a whole lot smoother!