Five tactics for hard starts

Can't start? Make the start tiny.

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Start one thing: 10 minutes

Monday tactic: Shrink it: what's the first two-minute step? Do just that.

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Why it works

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.

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Why it works

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.

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