Effort Shutdown
Shutdown Ritual
- Write “Last” (what you just did)
- Write “Next” (the next tiny step)
- Reset the micro‑zone (10–20 seconds)
- Return the physical marker to its place
- Add one line to Daily Anchor
- Close the Effort page with a sense of completion
Evidence Base
- Writing “next step” reduces restart friction (Zeigarnik effect)
- Micro‑resetting preserves clarity (environmental cue theory)
- Brief reflection improves retention (cognitive consolidation)