The Two Minute Rule is one of the most popular productivity tips in the world. The idea comes from David Allen’s Getting Things Done system and sounds simple: if a task takes less than two minutes, just do it immediately.In theory, it’s a great way to prevent small tasks from piling up.But what happens when your entire day is already filled with two-minute tasks?In this episode of the Secrets of Supermom Show, Lori Oberbroeckling continues the series “What If You’re Not the Problem: Productivity Systems Not Built for You (And How Moms Can Make Them Work)” by unpacking the Two Minute Rule and why it can quietly create more overwhelm for busy moms.When you’re juggling work responsibilities, school communication, family logistics, and constant interruptions, your day can quickly become a stream of reactive two-minute tasks—leaving no time for the focused work you actually planned to do.In this episode, Lori explains:What the Two Minute Rule is and where it comes fromWhy the rule assumes your day is mostly focused work with only occasional interruptionsHow constant task switching can make moms feel even more scattered and overwhelmedA simple reframe called Two Minute Windows that helps protect your focus while still handling the small tasks that pop up throughout the dayBecause productivity systems aren’t wrong—but many of them were designed for lives with predictable capacity, and motherhood runs on variable capacity.Want to Clean Up Your Calendar Too?If your schedule has been feeling overwhelming lately, join the Spring Clean Your Calendar Challenge.This free 4-day event helps you:step back from your scheduleclear calendar clutterbuild intentional breathing roomcreate a calendar that actually fits your lifeYou can join here:secretsofsupermom.com/springText us your feedback or questions!Stay connected!Join us in The Supermom Society! Get all the details at thesupermomsociety.com!Get all our show notes, buy the book Secrets of Supermom, and more at our website: www.secretsofsupermom.comSecrets of Supermom on FacebookSecrets of Supermom on Instagram