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Can’t start? Get unstuck in two minutes.
Say what you’re avoiding and what’s in the way. You get the one-minute skill that fits, and a timer for the first tiny step.
How it works
- 1
Name it
Type the one thing you keep putting off. A few words is enough.
- 2
Say what's in the way
Too big, too dull, has to be perfect? Each reason gets a different one-minute skill.
- 3
Start for two minutes
You leave with one tiny first step and a timer already running.
Six ways people get stuck, and the skill for each.
A to-do list treats every stuck task the same way. These skills come from cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) programs for adult ADHD, which match the skill to what’s in the way.
- “It's too big”Make it smallerBig tasks stall because the first move isn't clear. Breaking it down and deciding exactly when you'll do the first step makes starting automatic.
- “It has to be perfect”Good enough is donePerfectionism is a thought pattern, not a standard. Deciding what “done” looks like first stops a task from growing forever.
- “I'm dreading it”Catch the thoughtUnhelpful thoughts follow common patterns. Spotting the pattern and finding a more balanced thought takes away some of its pull.
- “It's boring”Earn a rewardEffort that pays off gets easier to repeat. A small reward right after a chunk gives your brain a reason to start.
- “There's too much”Prioritize A, B, CSorting into A (must happen today), B (could), and C (can wait) means today holds only what matters.
- “I've already lost today”Fresh startThoughts like “I ruined everything” feel true but usually aren't. Checking them makes it easier to start again.
Everyday self-help skills, not therapy. See all ten skills and the research behind them, or read about ADHD paralysis.
Questions about Unstuck
What is Unstuck?
Unstuck is a free web tool from Nuri for the moment you can't start a task. You name the task, pick what's getting in the way, and it walks you through the matching one-minute skill, then starts a short timer for your first step.
Is it free? Do I need an account?
It's free and there's no account, email, or download. It runs in your browser on a phone or a computer.
Is what I type saved or sent anywhere?
No. What you type stays in your browser and is gone when you close or reload the page. The site counts anonymous events, such as which reason was picked, and never your words. Your browser also remembers how many times you've started and whether the chime is on.
Why does the reason matter?
Because the fix depends on it. Breaking a task down helps when it's too big, but it does little when the real block is perfectionism, dread, or a boring task with no payoff. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) programs for adult ADHD teach a different skill for each, and Unstuck picks the one that fits.
Why only two minutes?
Starting is usually the hard part, so the first step is made small enough to begin without a fight. When the timer ends you can stop, and that still counts. Often you'll want to keep going, and one tap adds ten more minutes.
Is Unstuck therapy?
No. It offers everyday self-help skills drawn from CBT programs for adult ADHD. It isn't therapy or medical advice, and it doesn't replace care from a professional.
Unstuck is general self-help, not medical advice. If you’re in crisis, call or text 988 in the US, or your local emergency number.
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