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procrastination-buster
Beat procrastination with task breakdown, 2-minute starts, and accountability tracking
Why this skill is useful
Provides specific techniques and frameworks for breaking down tasks and tracking progress that the AI wouldn't reliably generate on its own.
What it needs
About 2k tokens when loaded. Last updated 2026-03-07. 639 stars on the source repository.
What this skill does
Procrastination Buster Start today, finish stronger—powered by small momentum and honest tracking. What it does Procrastination-Buster breaks the cycle of avoidance by combining behavioral science with practical friction reduction: Task Breakdown - Splits overwhelming projects into atomic, startable units (not "write report" but "outline 5 sections") 2-Minute Starts - Removes the startup barrier by anchoring commitment to a single, trivial first step Friction Reduction - Identifies and removes mental blockers (unclear goals, environment chaos, skill gaps) Accountability Tracking - Records what you commit to, what you start, and what you finish—building a win history Usage Break Down Task Ask clawd: "Break down [task name] into 5 startable steps" Returns concrete first action with time estimate Eliminates ambiguity that feeds avoidance 2-Minute Start Ask clawd: "Give me a 2-minute start for [task]" Identifies the single smallest action (open file, write one sentence, gather materials) Momentum compounds once friction drops Log Blockers Ask clawd: "What's stopping me from starting [task]?" Tracks emotional, practical, or skill-based barriers Suggests removal strategies per blocker type Accountability Partner Ask clawd: "Track my progress on [task]—check in tomorrow" Simple commit → simple check-in Persistent memory remembers your pattern, builds trust Celebrate Wins Ask clawd: "What did I finish this week?" Surfaces completed work (easy to forget) Feeds motivation for next task Techniques The 2-Minute Rule Start, don't finish. Commit to 2 minutes of the task. Momentum usually carries past the barrier. If it doesn't, you've still moved forward. Pomodoro Starts Chain three 25-minute sprints with 5-minute breaks. After the first sprint, procrastination usually evaporates—the task becomes real. Environment Design Remove friction from your space: close unneeded tabs, silence notifications, place materials within arm's reach. Friction is silent procrastination. …
How to use it
Reference it in AdaL, Claude Code, Cursor or any coding agent — nothing to install:
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