Priority Clarity
Too many tasks, no clear starting point? Empty everything onto the page, then force-rank just the top three. By externalising your list and committing to an order, you cut decision fatigue and know exactly where to begin.
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How it works
- 1Brain-dump every task and to-do currently on your mind.
- 2Drag and drop to force-rank your top three priorities.
- 3Commit to tackling them in that order.
- 4Start on number one with a clear, uncluttered head.
Benefits
- Reduces decision fatigue and overwhelm
- Forces ruthless focus on what matters most
- Externalises tasks so they stop circling in your head
- Gives you an obvious first move
The science
The century-old Ivy Lee Method — choosing a small number of priorities and ranking them — endures because limiting active goals reduces cognitive load and improves follow-through.
Frequently asked questions
Why only three priorities?⌄
A short, ranked list prevents overwhelm and forces real trade-offs. Three is small enough to be achievable and clear enough to act on immediately.
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