Five Skills That Matter More Than Summer Worksheets Part 3: Task Initiation—Taking the First Step

Getting started is often the hardest part, especially when a task feels overwhelming, confusing, or exhausting. In this article, I share how I used two simple task-initiation strategies—taking the first step and removing friction—to make a demanding task easier to begin. These practical, research-based tools can help students and adults move from feeling stuck to making progress, one small step at a time.