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Shawn Brooks's avatar

Simple and effective rule haha. The cat pics even more so :)

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Spooky with Izel's avatar

Glad you liked it <3

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Indranil Maiti's avatar

That's nice. Simple and effective. I have also written an article on how to overcome procrastination.

https://open.substack.com/pub/indranilmaiti/p/from-procrastination-to-action-the?utm_source=share&utm_medium=android&r=2gkb34

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Spooky with Izel's avatar

Glad you liked it! Your newsletter is also good <3

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Selda Seyfi's avatar

Love this post Spooky! Procrastination is definitely on the dark side, but the 5 second rule sounds like a winner! I will have to pay attention to my thoughts next week and see if I can use it

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Spooky with Izel's avatar

Glad you like it Selda! Hope this work out for you <3

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Jeanne Elbe's avatar

This is so beautifully simple. I can’t wait to try it. 5-4-3-2-1. And I am off!

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Spooky with Izel's avatar

Glad you liked it! try it out <3

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Marie Vandoorne's avatar

Hahahaha IZEL!! The opening picture of this newsletter made me laugh so hard 😂😂

I loved all the cat picture, but also felt sad reading about your dad passing and then having to deal with bullies. I'm sending you a big virtual hug 🩷 And love how you are finding your voice here. Look at all those likes comments and substack! It felt like yesterday I read your first post. Keep going girl.

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Spooky with Izel's avatar

Thank you so much, Marie! You are one of the main reasons for my inspiration to find my voice! Thanks again for the hug 💕 I just saw that the newsletter passed 100 views! Nothing much but it's a first! 🤓✨

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Marie Vandoorne's avatar

We all start with 1 view, 10 views, 100 views and upwards 🫶🏻

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Netta Dingle's avatar

I love this rule. It’s very simple and precise. I generally act fast or at least write it down. If I don’t, after the 5 seconds, I’ll usually forget it. I really enjoyed this newsletter and will take heed more to the 5-second rule.

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Spooky with Izel's avatar

Glad you enjoyed it! Try it out for yourself 💕

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Shanjitha's avatar

Sometimes, I procrastinate even the five second rule. I have to use the 5 second rule in order to get into the actual 5 second before I start something. I've been a seasoned procrastinator. But this 5 second rule does work, if we are intentional and mindful. I loved your story.

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Spooky with Izel's avatar

Glad you enjoyed it!

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Annalisa Caminarecci's avatar

Love Mel Robbins, and the 5 second rule is so useful when getting out of bed in the morning hehe

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Brian Abel's avatar

5-4-3-2-1. Hey great article! Thank you. I have found that I have an unlimited capacity for doing nothing…I’m going to put this to work

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Spooky with Izel's avatar

You go, Brian! Try it out. It's working for me.

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Blue Pulasky's avatar

Thanks!! I also like the Thursday appointment, not only “spooky sunday”. My partner told me about this “5 second rule” like 2 months ago, I start practicing the rule in fewer situations that I would have wanted to, but I’m trying to do it more.

The banner is only a little present for the new Stephen king!!! 👻👻 u deserve it, keep pushing on ur dream!!

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Spooky with Izel's avatar

Thanks, Blue! Keep trying the trick! It worked for me. 💕

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Ian Cameron's avatar

Awesome. More please. Including the cats.

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Spooky with Izel's avatar

Will do! I was thinking about adding dogs for the next one. What do you think?

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Ian Cameron's avatar

Yep I like dogs

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Gaya  Gayatrinath's avatar

Thanks for sharing the five minute rule

I had read this a while ago, but never really practiced.

My 5 minute is up, got to go!

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Spooky with Izel's avatar

Glad you liked it! Try it out! I did work for me for the past few days.

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Issa A.'s avatar

I will definitely use this next time I’m stuck to my desk when I know I neeeeed to go on a run! 😅🫠

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Spooky with Izel's avatar

Glad you like it Shana! There more in the future!!

Will read your newsletter. Welcome to the community!!

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Spooky with Izel's avatar

Nice trick you got there! It's also very effective, isn't it? Hope this helps you with the alarm! Fortunately, I don't have that problem for now 🤓

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