When you try to do any new undertaking such as exercise, hobbies, any personal development, or budget keeping, the voice in the head usually says I will do it later or I will start tomorrow, I promise. Most of us experienced this when we were given a school project and a two-month notice of when it will be due. Yes, we start it the day before and work all night killing our self to get it done. The reason for this is the comfort zone resistance. Any type of work that you have told yourself you are going to do and you find yourself putting it off is perfect for the I Will Response.

The Ten Minute I WILL Response works like this: Set your timer for ten minutes and then sit down and do the work. The key is you only have to do it for the ten-minute period; once the timer goes off you are done. Or maybe you decide to continue to work a little longer. The key to change is consistent action. It does not matter that it was only ten minutes. The subconscious cannot tell time. This is a great tool for starting an exercise program, personal development exercises such as journaling, meditation and working on three or more projects at a time. It is the most amazing act of how ten minutes turns into a productive 1 or 2 hours of work. Or the work may end after the timer rings and you have stayed on a consistent track of progress.