Some momentum

For the stretches where you're flat and nothing's moving. Bursts that get you doing something rather than thinking about it, because momentum beats motivation. Pick the one you're drawn to and start there.

Every Burst sequenced, timed and quality-scored, and free to schedule.

Showing 10 Bursts

Nick Cave’s Writing and Devotion MorningExceptional· 100%

Nick Cave’s Writing and Devotion Morning

The work that matters most to you might just be the work that you keep pushing out.

MantraReading (mindful)Creative writingCreating music
1h 40m·Manageable
Phil Connors Better-Each-Day MorningGood· 85.3%

Phil Connors Better-Each-Day Morning

When did the days stop adding up to anything meaningful?

Reading (mindful)Creating musicActs of kindnessCraft
1h 44m·Manageable
Do Something Useful TodayVery good· 97.8%

Do Something Useful Today

When life feels a bit directionless, do something useful for someone else.

Intention settingFormal volunteeringJournaling
2h 15m·Demanding
Clear Out Your Old Life ResetVery good· 98.8%

Clear Out Your Old Life Reset

When the room is full of who you used to be.

Intention settingDecluttering (mindful)GratitudeTidying & cleaning (mindful)JournalingReading (mindful)
2h 31m·Demanding
Take the Day on Sunday Very good· 90.2%

Take the Day on Sunday

Where do you even start when it's all too much?

Intention settingTidying & cleaning (mindful)Being in natureJournaling
2h 14m·Manageable
Rick Rubin Creative Presence Full DayExceptional· 100%

Rick Rubin Creative Presence Full Day

Where did the creative force in you go?

MantraBreath workSaunaCold plungeBeing in natureListening to music (mindful)+3
5h 43m·Effortful
André 3000 Flute and Walk DayExceptional· 100%

André 3000 Flute and Walk Day

When did you stop being a beginner?

Breath workBeing in natureCreating musicOpen awareness
2h 30m·Effortful
Take a Day of City PlayVery good· 91.2%

Take a Day of City Play

Life moves pretty fast, so stop and look around once in a while or you could miss it.

Acts of kindnessListening to music (mindful)DancingGratitudeEating (mindful)
2h 57m·Demanding
Dancing as the Ultimate Way to Feel GreatExceptional· 100%

Dancing as the Ultimate Way to Feel Great

Even when your body feels heavy and joyless, move.

StretchingListening to music (mindful)DancingGratitude
1h 19m·Manageable
Reclaim Your Body After a BreakupExceptional· 100%

Reclaim Your Body After a Breakup

Since it ended, you feel cut off from your own body.

Intention settingStretchingDancingBody scanJournaling
1h 35m·Manageable
Quality, not vibes

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