Tool

Friction mapper

Tasks rarely fail from a missing motivational quote. They stall at a specific edge: start, switch, retrieve, decide, environment, energy, other people, or a blob that is too big. Name the task, check the edges, take the output.

Stalled taskOptional notes

Where it snags

Starting — I know the work, but ignition is expensive
Switching — context changes keep resetting me
Retrieving — I cannot find the file, tool, or next step
Deciding — I am re-choosing instead of executing
Environment — the room, device, or noise is working against me
Energy — time of day / sleep / load is the real blocker
Other people — waiting, interruptions, or unclear ownership
Too big / vague — the task is a blob, not a next action

Working output

First visible action. Name one visible next action for the stalled task that a stranger could photograph.
Environment change. Make the next action physically easier than opening a new app: object in sight, tab already loaded, or a printed checklist.
Default / rule. Rule: one stalled task per session. Everything else goes to a capture list, not your working memory.
Stop trusting memory for. Stop trusting memory for: the next action; where the file lives. Write it next to the task.

This is a systems tool, not therapy, coaching, or a clinical assessment. It cannot diagnose ADHD or anything else. If the stall is health, safety, or a crisis, talk to a human who is qualified for that — not a checkbox page.