Start one thing at 9:30: a weekday nudge for hard starts
If starting is the hardest part, make the start tiny and scheduled. Every weekday at 9:30, your calendar asks for one task, ten minutes, and gives you a different tactic for getting going.
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What shows up next
Choose one task. Just one. Start a 10-minute timer.
Choose one task. Just one. Start a 10-minute timer.
Choose one task. Just one. Start a 10-minute timer.
Choose one task. Just one. Start a 10-minute timer.
Choose one task. Just one. Start a 10-minute timer.
Many people, including many with ADHD, know what to do and still can't get started. Two things tend to help: shrink the first step until it's almost silly, and put a visible clock on it.
Each weekday brings a different tactic: shrink it, body-double, make it visible, prep the start, or clear the thing that'll haunt your weekend. Ten minutes counts as success, even if you stop there.
Now: ADHD Task Starter: Pick one task and start with a short visible timer; built for people who find starting hard, including many with ADHD.
Get it free on the App StoreHow to add it on iPhone
- Open this page in Safari on your iPhone.
- Tap Add to iPhone Calendar, then tap Subscribe.
- Tap Add. Events appear in the Calendar app within a minute.
On a Mac, the same button opens Calendar. In Google Calendar, use the Google button, or paste https://honestlittleapps.github.io/calendars/adhd-task-start-calendar/task-start.ics into Other calendars › From URL.
Questions
Is this only for ADHD?
No. It's for anyone who struggles to start. The tactics are common, practical strategies, not treatment.
Why 10 minutes?
It's short enough to say yes to. Once you've started, continuing is often easier, but stopping at ten is fine.
What does the Now app do?
Now has you pick one task and starts a short, visible timer, so starting is the only decision.
Is this calendar free?
Yes. It costs nothing, needs no account and shows no ads. You can unsubscribe at any time.
How do I remove it from my iPhone?
Open the Calendar app, tap Calendars at the bottom, tap the ⓘ next to this calendar and choose Delete Calendar. Or go to Settings › Apps › Calendar › Calendar Accounts › Subscribed Calendars.
Other ways to get it
A daily page you can add to your Home Screen · an RSS feed · a free widget for your website · the press kit