How to stop procrastinating on big tasks
Big tasks get put off because they are vague, uncomfortable or both. Practical ways to get started: shrink the first step, lower the bar and plan when.
Articles about breaking down tasks
How to use a work breakdown structure for everyday projects
Project managers use a work breakdown structure to plan big jobs. Here is how to borrow the idea for personal projects, with rules and examples.
How to break down a big project into steps you can actually start
A practical method for turning a big, vague project into small steps you can finish, with a worked example and the mistakes to avoid.
The psychology behind task hierarchies: why our brains like breaking things down
Why breaking things down into a hierarchy feels natural to our brains, and how to use that to reduce stress and get more done.
Breaking down complex projects into tasks you can finish
Overwhelmed by a complex project? How breaking it into manageable tasks reduces stress, with strategies and a simple system to follow.