focus starts and rescue actions
A softer way to start
You don't need to finish it.
Just begin.
Unstuck turns overwhelming tasks into small, achievable actions you can start right now.
✓ No perfect plan needed. Just a first step.
YOUR NEXT STEP···
Open the assignment
That's enough for this moment.
01Read one instruction↗
02Write one rough note↗
Small steps add up00 / 03
A reminder for today
Progress isn't a finish line. It's the moment you begin.
Your space to begin
Let's make it smaller.
Tell us what's on your mind. We'll find one gentle place to start.
1 Choose a task
2 Set your pace
3 Take a small step
Choose a task to begin.
SAVED TASKS
0 tasksChoose a saved task or enter a new one below.
A clear patch of space.
Add a task above, then select it to get started.
Choose your task
STEP 1 OF 3A rough draft is fine
Write it as it appears in your head. It doesn't need to be perfect.
Enter a task before creating a plan.
STEP 2 OF 3 · Your task
TIME · ENERGY · SUPPORTSet your pace
5 minutes
2 min25 min
YOUR PLAN FOR
YOUR NEXT STEP
Open your assignment and read the question once.
Your only goal is to make contact with the task.
Need an even smaller action?
A TINY RESET
Need an even smaller start?
We'll find one action you can do in 20 seconds.
JUST THIS ONE ACTIONReady
Open the relevant file.
00:20
You did the tiny thing. That counts.
TIME YOU HAVE
5 min
A tiny entry point, not a deadline.
SUCCESS MEANS
Begin
You showed up. That's the win.
STEP 3 OF 3Your small steps0 of 3 complete
STEP 3 OF 3
Your small stepsOptional checklist progress.
Ready when you are
An unfinished focus session was paused. It has not been counted as a win; resume it whenever you're ready.
This moment is enough
YOUR ONLY JOB RIGHT NOW
Start with one small step.
FOR THIS TASKYour task will be ready when you are.
05:00
You don't have to do it all. Just be here for this bit.
Starting a focus session counts as a Small Win. Closing keeps your timer paused.
Look how far you've come
Your small wins.
Every time you show up, it counts.
0small wins
RESCUE ATTEMPTS0times you chose a tiny start
ACTIONS COMPLETED0rescue actions you did
TOTAL SMALL WINS0focus starts and completed rescue actions
WHAT'S HELPED
Starting strategies
Complete a rescue action to see which starting approaches have helped you.
YOUR JOURNEY
Moments you began
Your first win is waiting.
Start a focus session or complete a rescue action and it will be saved here, ready to remind you that you can begin.
Wins are only saved for this visit because browser storage is unavailable.
Every beginning is progress
Your path, so far.
Notice what you've started—without rushing the next step.
0%tasks complete
YOUR TASK LIST
Your first step is waiting.
Add a task to My Plan and choose a small place to begin.
tiny actions you chose to finish
items checked off your task list
YOUR CURRENT PLANChecklist progress
0 of 3 stepsOpen My Plan to make a small plan.
Make this space yours
Your settings.
A few simple controls for your Unstuck experience.
Default focus duration
Used when you reset your workspace or start a fresh one. It won't change a task or focus session already in progress.
Starting energy
Choose the energy level to use when beginning a fresh workspace.
Starting preference
Choose what tends to make starting feel difficult. You can change this for each plan.
Reduce decorative motion
Use less animation throughout the app. Your device's reduced-motion preference is respected automatically.
Local progress
Checking storage
Your task list, workspace choices, and wins stay in this browser. An unfinished focus session is kept in this tab so you can resume after a reload; it is cleared when completed or reset.