Stuck on a task? Make it tiny.
Type the thing you keep putting off. Get small, specific steps you can actually start in the next two minutes.
No AI, no account. Your task never leaves this page.
Now: ADHD Task Starter
Now keeps this on your iPhone: dump everything out of your head, pick one task, start one small step with a visible timer. Free, no account.
Why breaking tasks down works
A big task like "sort out the garage" has no obvious first move, so it sits in your head as one heavy, blurry thing. Your brain is good at avoiding blurry things. A step like "take everything out of one drawer" is clear, short and finishable, so it's much easier to start, and starting is usually what unlocks the rest.
That's why this tool does three things: it makes each step concrete (a physical action, not a goal), short (with a time estimate so you know what you're signing up for) and visible (tick boxes and a progress bar, because seeing progress is motivating).
Tips if you have ADHD or just hate starting
Only commit to step one. Promise yourself you can stop after it. Most of the time you won't. Use the 2-minute timer. A countdown makes the step feel like a game with an end. Slide to Tiny when you're tired or overwhelmed; there's no step too small. Body double if you can: do it on a call with a friend, or send them the list.
Questions
What is a task breakdown tool?
It turns one big, vague task ("clean my room", "do my taxes") into a list of small, concrete steps. Small steps are easier to start, which is the hardest part for many people, especially with ADHD.
Is this an AI tool?
No. It uses step-by-step plans written by hand for common tasks, plus a general plan for anything else. That means it works instantly, offline after loading, and never sends your task anywhere.
What does "make it smaller" do?
It shows extra-tiny steps, like "put on music" or "find the laundry basket". If even step one feels like too much, slide it all the way to Tiny.
Why does starting feel so hard?
A big task has no clear first move, so your brain treats it as one huge, uncomfortable thing. A specific step that takes two minutes gives you a clear first move. Starting often brings the motivation, not the other way round.
Is my list saved?
Your last list is saved in this browser so you can come back to it. Nothing is uploaded.
Is this good for ADHD?
Many people with ADHD find task initiation the hardest part, and breaking tasks down plus a visible timer are common strategies. This tool isn't medical advice or treatment; it's a practical helper.