The 5 Second Rule is a self-management technique. It advocates that people should start completing a possibly unpleasant task within 5 seconds, otherwise they may try to postpone the completion of the task. The technique thus tries to strengthen an impulse to move from thinking to action before objections prevent this. The 5 second rule: #1 Five seconds to change your life; How I discovered the 5 second rule; What you can expect when you use it; Why the rule works #2 The power of courage. Everyday courage; What are you waiting for?; You'll never feel like it; How to start using the rule #3 Courage changes your behaviour. How to become the most productive person you know; Improve your health; Increase productivity; End procrastination #4 Courage changes your mind. How to become the happiest person you know; Stop worrying; End anxiety; Beat fear #5 Courage changes everything. How to become the most fulfilled person you know; Building real confidence; Pursuing passion; Enrich your relationships The power of you. Melanie Robbins is an American lawyer, television host, author, and motivational speaker. Robbins is known for covering the George Zimmerman trial for CNN; her TEDx talk, How to Stop Screwing Yourself Over; and her books, The 5 Second Rule and The High 5 Habit. She also has multiple podcast series hosted on Audible.