Page 42 - The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage

If I felt myself being bitchy with Chris, I’d
5- 4- 3- 2- 1 and correct my tone and make myself be kinder.

If I caught myself procrastinating, I’d
5- 4- 3- 2- 1 and sit down and start working on my résumé.

What I discovered is powerful: pushing yourself to take simple actions creates a
chain reaction in your confidence and your productivity. By pushing yourself to
take the simple steps of moving your life forward, you create momentum and
experience a sense of freedom and power that’s hard to accurately describe. Rachel
found that the “simple step” of getting up on time “started a chain of events” that
led to her losing “30 pounds, bought my first home, and reinvigorated my
marriage.”

Rachel used the word “reinvigorated,” and that’s exactly what the Rule does.
Rebecca had the same experience. By using the Rule to 5- 4- 3- 2- 1 and push
herself to make small moves forward, she’s breaking out of a mental jail. No longer
trapped by analysis paralysis, Rebecca feels “FREE for the 1st time in 47 years!”