Summary
You understand what needs doing but feel emotionally deflated or overwhelmed. Small, micro-actions help regain control without adding pressure.
What This Mode Means
Clarity is present, but emotional energy is low. This is a gentle-start mode: prioritize tiny, achievable steps to restore agency.
Recommended Actions
- Pick one very small task: open an email, create a to-do, or open a project folder.
- Focus on micro-movements to regain momentum.
- Use grounding techniques or brief physical actions before starting.
- Limit pressure; small success is the goal.
Common Pitfalls
- Expecting full productivity despite low emotional energy.
- Overloading tasks and triggering more hopelessness.
- Skipping the micro-action step because it feels “too small.”
- Confusing emotional depletion with incapacity.
Micro-Reset if You Stall
Take one deep breath, notice the body, and perform the tiniest actionable step—just touching the task counts.
When to Stop for Today
Stop after completing one tiny step or when emotional load eases. Today’s win is restoring agency, not completing large tasks.