Tool
Task splitter
Big tasks get avoided because of how big they look. Type yours in and get a first step you can do in two minutes, followed by short steps that each have a clear end.
How it works
The splitter matches what you type against a handful of task types, such as writing, studying, admin, cleaning, building and contacting someone, and fills in a template for that type. It does not use AI and it does not understand your task. That is why every step can be edited, and why the result is a starting point rather than a plan.
The first step is always tiny and physical, like opening the file or writing a title, because starting is the part that fails. The if-then line under the steps asks you to pick a time and place for that first step. Deciding the when and where in advance, known as an implementation intention, is one of the better-supported findings in this area: across 94 studies it had a medium-to-large effect on reaching goals (Gollwitzer & Sheeran, 2006).
If you want to practise this rather than do it once, the seven-day training loop measures how long you wait before starting and retests after a week.