procrastination-buster

# Procrastination Buster **Start today, finish stronger—powered by small momentum and honest tracking.** ## What it does Procrastination-Buster breaks the cycle of avoidance by combining behavioral science with practical friction reduction: - **Task Breakdown** - Splits overwhelming projects into atomic, startable units (not "write report" but "outline 5 sections") - **2-Minute Starts** - Removes the startup barrier by anchoring commitment to a single, trivial first step - **Friction Reduction** - Identifies and removes mental blockers (unclear goals, environment chaos, skill gaps) - **Accountability Tracking** - Records what you commit to, what you start, and what you finish—building a win history ## Usage ### Break Down Task Ask clawd: *"Break down [task name] into 5 startable steps"* - Returns concrete first action with time estimate - Eliminates ambiguity that feeds avoidance ### 2-Minute Start Ask clawd: *"Give me a 2-minute start for [task]"* - Identifies the single smallest action (open file, write one sentence, gather materials) - Momentum compounds once friction drops ### Log Blockers Ask clawd: *"What's stopping me from starting [task]?"* - Tracks emotional, practical, or skill-based barriers - Suggests removal strategies per blocker type ### Accountability Partner Ask clawd: *"Track my progress on [task]—check in tomorrow"* - Simple commit → simple check-in - Persistent memory remembers your pattern, builds trust ### Celebrate Wins Ask clawd: *"What did I finish this week?"* - Surfaces completed work (easy to forget) - Feeds motivation for next task ## Techniques **The 2-Minute Rule** Start, don't finish. Commit to 2 minutes of the task. Momentum usually carries past the barrier. If it doesn't, you've still moved forward. **Pomodoro Starts** Chain three 25-minute sprints with 5-minute breaks. After the first sprint, procrastination usually evaporates—the task becomes real. **Environment Design** Remove friction from your space: close unneeded tabs, silence notifications, place materials within arm's reach. Friction is silent procrastination. **Future Self Letter** Write a note to yourself after finishing: *"I did this. Here's what I learned. Here's what to do next time."* Future you reads it before the next task and starts stronger. ## Tips 1. **Break before you build** - Spend 5 minutes outlining steps before starting. Clarity kills procrastination. 2. **Track the start, not the finish** - Win the hardest battle first. Starting is 80% of the work; finishing follows naturally. 3. **Blockers are data** - Avoid blaming willpower. Document what's actually stopping you (unclear deadline? fear of judgment? lack of skill?). Attack the real blocker. 4. **Commit small, compound wins** - "Finish by Friday" is abstract. "Work 25 minutes today" is doable. String five doable commits together and you're done. 5. **All data stays local on your machine** - Your task history, blockers, and commitments live on your device. No cloud sync, no tracking, just you and your persistence.