Effort Startup
Startup Ritual
- Review the Effort card (Last → Next)
- State a clear intention for this session
- Clear the micro‑zone (10–20 seconds)
- Touch the physical marker for this Effort
- Open the Effort page in Obsidian
- Choose one tiny, finishable action
Evidence Base
- Intention setting improves follow‑through (implementation intentions research)
- Micro‑cleaning reduces cognitive load (environmental psychology)
- Physical cues increase task recall (context‑dependent memory)
- Small actions build momentum (behavioral activation)