A result from the quiz What Kind of Stuck Are You?
Your Kind of Stuck: It's Scary or Awkward
It's the feeling, not the task, that stops you.
Your tasks stall because they feel uncomfortable: a call you're dreading, an email that's overdue, something that might be judged. The longer it waits, the bigger the feeling gets.
Scary tasks shrink when the first step is private and can be undone, like writing a draft nobody will see.
Things to try
- Start with the private part: write the email in your notes app first.
- Name the feeling out loud: "this feels awkward because it's late".
- Plan something nice for straight after.
A next step
Unstuck, the iPhone app.
When you tap I'm stuck, Unstuck asks why the task is sticky. Pick "It's scary or awkward" and the first step is private and undoable, like opening a draft. Join the waiting list for the iPhone app.
See what's in the app →
The other results
What Kind of Stuck Are You?
- Your Kind of Stuck: It's Too Big
The task is really a project, so your brain won't pick it up. - Your Kind of Stuck: You Don't Know Where to Start
It's not the doing that's hard, it's not knowing the first move. - Your Kind of Stuck: It's Too Boring
Your brain wants interest, and admin has none. - Your Kind of Stuck: You're Too Tired
Your battery is low, so even small things feel huge.
This quiz is for reflection, not diagnosis. Only a qualified clinician can diagnose ADHD. In crisis? Call Samaritans on 116 123, text SHOUT to 85258, or call 999 in an emergency.