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a Tier List

S (instant state-changers, do these first)
It doesn't have to be perfect, it just has to exist.
Cold water on face/cold exposure
A (strong, but more effort)
Start absurdly small
2 minute rule
Write a 3 item task list
Movement (walk, stretch, jumping jacks, etc)
Drink water
Change environment (stand up, clean surface, etc)
B (good support, not enough alone)
Use AI to help streamline process
5 minute timer
Make a road map to a grand goal
Put phone in different room
Box breathing (4 in, 4 hold, 4 out, 4 hold)
C (situational)
Switching tasks when stuck
D (usually counterproductive)
Overthinking/over research
Waiting until feeling of readiness
Scrolling
F (actively harmful)
Doing nothing while stressing
Negative self talk
Black and white thinking
Created Mar 19, 2026
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By Richard Kou

S (instant state-changers, do these first) Tier

A (strong, but more effort) Tier

B (good support, not enough alone) Tier

C (situational) Tier

D (usually counterproductive) Tier

F (actively harmful) Tier