Start the work in front of you
An essay, reading or revision can sit open for a while before the first move feels clear.
Sound familiar?
The essay due Friday
You have a topic, but the blank document asks for a finished argument.
The reading you reopen
You keep looking at the first page and wondering what to take from it.
The revision plan
There are several topics, and choosing one takes the whole sitting.
How Startsy helps
- 01Name the piece of work you're avoiding.
- 02Choose what makes starting that piece feel hard.
- 03Try one concrete first move with a five-minute timer.
Example
- Task
- Draft the essay introduction
- What feels hard
- It has to be perfect
- First step
- Open the document and write one rough sentence about the topic. Leave editing for later.
Questions
Do I need to plan the whole assignment?
No. Startsy asks for one task and gives you one first move.
Can I stop after five minutes?
Yes. When the timer ends, you decide whether to continue.
Can I use Startsy without an account?
Yes. You can try a first step and a first session without signing in.