The 10-minute timer on my phone. My “10-minute rule” is pretty straightforward: Every task on your to-do list should take no more than 10 minutes to complete.

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The point is, you get started. Sometimes, the 10 minutes seems like an eternity. I'm just waiting for it to end so I can eat something or go to the gym.

Set a 10-minute timer and race to see who finishes first. The winner can choose dinner, the family movie, or the board game for family games night.