If there’s something you’ve been avoiding for what feels like forever, ask yourself,
“Can I get this done in five minutes?”
If the answer is yes, just do it.
This small question cuts straight through procrastination and indecision. It gamifies productivity, turning everyday life into a series of quick wins. It’s amazing how much you can achieve in just five minutes: gather the laundry and start a wash, empty a full trash can, load the dishwasher and hit start.
Even if something feels too big to finish, give yourself five minutes to begin. That’s where the Zeigarnik Effect comes in. It’s our natural tendency to want to close open loops. Once you start, your brain encourages you to keep going. Suddenly, that task you’ve been avoiding doesn’t feel so daunting anymore.
The hardest part of doing anything worthwhile, whether it’s cleaning your kitchen or improving your health, is overcoming inertia. Like a rocket breaking through gravity, most of the energy is used just to lift off. Once you’re in motion, momentum takes over.
Sometimes you need to switch off the overthinking brain, go a little “robot mode”, and let action lead the way.
The same idea applies to your well-being. You don’t need a full lifestyle overhaul to start feeling better. Just one small step. Maybe it’s swapping that afternoon chocolate bar for a warm cup of Monk Cacao Superfood Wellness Blend, or blending up a quick SWB smoothie with banana and ice.
Go on. It’ll only take five minutes.
Take your first small step today
Warm up a cup, breathe in the calm, and enjoy the rich taste of Monk Cacao - your daily five-minute ritual for wellness and focus.