Try This “Scary Hour” Productivity Hack!

If you’re a heavy procrastinator, listen to this.

A TikTok user went viral for sharing her go-to hack for getting things done: scheduling a “scary hour.” The idea is to set a sixty minute timer to complete chores, phone calls, or other stressful tasks you’ve been avoiding. The “scary hour” helps break down mental blocks that make tasks seem bigger than they are, containing your anxiety instead of spreading it throughout the day. People online say the hack works and gives them the momentum and confidence they need to complete more than one scary task.