# Why the ‘5 Second Rule’ Will Destroy Your Procrastination, According to Science ![rw-book-cover](https://readwise-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/static/images/article4.6bc1851654a0.png) ## Metadata - Author: [[Elle Kaplan]] - Full Title: Why the ‘5 Second Rule’ Will Destroy Your Procrastination, According to Science - Category: #articles - Source: medium - Last Highlighted: 2024-10-30 10:08:51.918006+00:00 - URL: https://medium.com/p/34b3d6fa367a ## Highlights - The rule is simple: The moment you have an instinct to act on a goal you must act on in it immediately (or within five seconds) — otherwise your brain will start leaning towards procrastination.