Productivity
The Single Smallest Step
Identify one task you're avoiding. Break it down to the absolute tiniest action you can take in 2 minutes or less. For instance, if 'write report' is daunting, your smallest step is 'open the report document' or 'create a title for the report'. Focus solely on completing that one micro-action.
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Procrastination often stems from an overwhelming feeling, not laziness. By committing to an almost laughably small first step, you drastically lower the activation energy required to start. This initial, low-stakes success builds immediate momentum, often leading to subsequent steps naturally. It shifts your mindset from avoidance to action, proving that even monumental tasks begin with a single, manageable move.
