First-step examples for the task you’re avoiding.
The next action should be small enough that you can picture yourself doing it. Pick an example, shrink it if you need to, and give it five minutes.
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Pick an example and try five minutes when it suits you. No account, app or shared session is needed.
I need to…
A small first step
Open your document. Write one rough sentence.
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Only this step, for now
Open your document. Write one rough sentence.
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What makes a useful first step?
“Work on my essay” leaves several decisions in the way: which document, which section, and what to write. “Open the document and write one rough sentence” gives you a place to put your hands and attention.
A useful first step usually has a clear verb, a specific object, and an obvious stopping point. You can make it smaller without giving up on the bigger task.
Try this with your own task
- Name the thing you are avoiding in a few words.
- Choose the first physical action: open, pick up, type, or place.
- Reduce the amount until you could try it now.
For a personalized suggestion, enter your task in Just Start for iOS. The app sends it to an AI provider to generate a step, and you can ask for something smaller.
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