The Getting Things Done philosophy includes an In Box which is where you put all the things that need your assessment. Whilst assessing the In Box, if you can do it within 2 minutes then you might as well do it straight away.

I’ve noticed over the past few years I’ve procrastinated on things that might take me as little as 10 seconds to get done. I’d often walk by something and be reminded that I need to do something with it, only to leave it for another time. I’m now trying to change my ways. If something grabs my attention anywhere in my house or office and it takes less than 2 minutes to deal with, I now try to deal with it immediately. This is a simple, minor, change in behaviour but it has had a remarkable affect on my well being.