SIDEQUEST — THE TWO-MINUTE START A start, not a marathon. [ ] Name the task in a few words. The thing on my mind: _______________________________________________ [ ] Shrink the first step. What is the smallest visible action I could try? Open one file. Find one receipt. Write one sentence. My first action: _______________________________________________ [ ] Give yourself a finish line. Try it for two minutes, or choose another small stopping point. Continuing is an option. Stopping still counts. Enough for this attempt: _______________________________________________ [ ] Leave a note for your next attempt. What helped? What could make it easier? _______________________________________________ A small start still counts. Sidequest is a fictional template brand. This is a sample practical prompt, not clinical advice, a diagnosis or a treatment programme.