ADHD-friendly next-step planner

Feeling stuck? MicroSteps turns overwhelming tasks into one small next step.

MicroSteps is an ADHD-friendly next-step planner that breaks tasks into clear, doable actions — one step at a time.

Available at getmicrosteps.com.

Free plan available. No credit card required.

Coaching & task organizationSecure paymentsFree plan available

How it works

How MicroSteps Works

Four simple steps from stuck to moving.

1

Type what feels stuck

Enter the task that feels too big to start.

2

Get one small next action

MicroSteps breaks it into a clear, doable step.

3

Complete it and move on

Finish the step, then see the next one.

4

Finish with a clear summary

See what you completed, your milestone, and what to do next.

You enter

“Launch my startup”
AI instantly generates micro-steps
  • Open Google Docs
  • Write startup name
  • Define customer problem
  • Create landing page outline

Video walkthrough coming soon

Before & after

From vague dread to one doable action

Before MicroSteps
  • I need to apply for jobs.

    The whole search feels too big to start.

  • I need to clean my room.

    Every corner feels like a separate project.

  • I have debt and feel stuck.

    The numbers swirl until you shut down.

After MicroSteps
  • Write the job title you want.

    One sentence. Two minutes. Done.

  • Open one drawer.

    Physical action. No planning required.

  • List your three most urgent bills.

    Clarity before any big decisions.

MicroSteps does not give you another giant to-do list. It gives you the next doable action.

Why not normal to-do apps?

To-do apps tell you what exists. MicroSteps tells you what to do next.

Normal task lists often still leave the hardest part: starting. MicroSteps turns the task into one physical next action.

To-do apps

Why it fails: They store tasks but never help you start. A list of 40 items is just 40 reasons to freeze.

MicroSteps: MicroSteps shows one next action at a time — sized for a brain that can't prioritize.

Calendars

Why it fails: Blocking time doesn't break down the work. You sit in the meeting with yourself and still don't know step one.

MicroSteps: Every block comes with pre-broken micro-steps and realistic time estimates.

ChatGPT

Why it fails: Great at advice, terrible at accountability. You get a plan, close the tab, and nothing changes.

MicroSteps: MicroSteps tracks completion, nudges when you stall, and rebuilds momentum automatically.

Project management

Why it fails: Built for teams shipping features — not for one person who can't open the document.

MicroSteps: Designed for executive dysfunction: smallest possible step, always, with zero setup.

Momentum Score

Progress without perfection

Momentum Score helps you see progress without perfection. It looks at completed steps, consistency, and recovery — not just streaks.

84/ 100

Momentum Score: 84/100

+18 this week · You're on a roll

Completed steps

Small actions you actually finished

Focus sessions

Timed work blocks you showed up for

Consistency

Coming back — even after a missed day

Recovery

Getting moving again without guilt

When progress slows, MicroSteps shrinks your next step until starting feels possible again — no streak pressure.

Why people come back

Built for real life, not perfect weeks

People come back because MicroSteps helps them:

  • Start when you feel frozen
  • Recover after missing a day
  • Finish one small action
  • See progress without guilt
  • Keep moving without building a complex system

Completion summary

Closure when you finish your steps

After you finish your steps, MicroSteps shows:

What you completed

A clear list of steps you finished today.

Your progress summary

See how far you moved without digging through lists.

Your next milestone

Know what you are working toward next.

One recommended next action

Start again without deciding from scratch.

This helps you feel closure and progress — then pick up again with one small next step.

0M+

Steps broken down

Small actions, one at a time

0 sec

To your first action

From stuck to starting

One

Next step at a time

Not another giant list

3/day

Free AI breakdowns

On the free plan

Try it now

Type a goal. Watch paralysis turn into progress.

Transformed goal

Launch my business

Total focus time: 75 min · 6 micro-tasks · Start with step 1 in under 2 minutes

Your micro-steps

17%
  • Write a 1-line definition of the business5 min
  • List the top 3 problems it solves10 min
  • Identify 5 people who'd want it today15 min
  • Draft a landing page headline10 min
  • Create a payment link for your offer20 min
  • Message 5 people to test demand15 min

Click any step to mark it done — feel the momentum build

Executive dysfunction

"I can't start" — we built for exactly that.

Same goal, three entry points. MicroSteps meets you where your energy actually is — not where productivity culture says you should be.

2-minute version

Open the doc. Write one sentence. That's it.

For when even thinking about the task feels impossible.

2minutes
Most used
5-minute version

Outline 3 bullet points. No editing. No perfection.

For when you can show up briefly but can't commit to deep work.

5minutes
10-minute version

Complete one full micro-step with a timer running.

For when you have a window of focus and want real traction.

10minutes

Real transformations

Before paralysis. After progress.

Before

I spent hours staring at tasks, never opening the doc.

After

MicroSteps got me working in under five minutes. Shipped my MVP in 11 days.

MC

Maya Chen

Founder

Before

My dissertation felt impossible to start.

After

Broke 'write chapter 3' into 'open the PDF.' Finished in 90 days.

PN

Priya Natarajan

Student

Before

Client projects piled up while I scrolled Twitter.

After

One micro-step at a time. First month I didn't miss a single deadline.

JR

Jordan Reyes

Freelancer

Before

Working from home destroyed my ability to start anything.

After

The 2-minute mode is the only thing that gets me out of bed and into focus.

ER

Elena Ruiz

Remote Worker

Compare

MicroSteps vs. everything you've already tried.

Capability MicroStepsChatGPTTo-do Apps
Breaks tasks into tiny stepsPartial
Tracks completion progressPartial
Built for executive dysfunction
Nudges when you stall
Time estimates per stepPartial
Momentum & streak trackingPartial
2 / 5 / 10 min entry points
Accountability loop
A

Alex Morgan

Founder, MicroSteps

Former product lead · ADHD · Built what I needed

Why we built this

I have ADHD. Every productivity app made me feel broken.

I'd stare at my to-do list for hours. I'd ask ChatGPT for a plan, feel motivated for five minutes, then never open the doc. I wasn't lazy — my brain couldn't find the front door to the task.

So I built MicroSteps: a tool that doesn't ask you to “just start.” It finds the smallest possible first step, puts a timer on it, and celebrates when you finish — even if that step took 2 minutes.

Today, early users rely on it to get unstuck — not because they're more disciplined, but because they finally have a system built for how overwhelmed brains actually work.

ADHD-builtBootstrappedPrivacy-first

Pricing

Start free. Upgrade when it helps you move.

Start free. Upgrade only when MicroSteps helps you move. Cancel anytime.

Free

$0Forever

3 AI task breakdowns per day, plus basic progress tools.

  • 3 AI task breakdowns per day
  • Basic Focus Timer
  • Momentum Score
  • Progress Tracking
  • Daily Planning
Start free

Pro Monthly

$9.99/month

Month-to-month Pro access — unlimited daily planning, AI coaching, and full progress tools.

  • Unlimited daily planning with fair-use
  • AI coaching
  • Focus Sessions
  • Weekly Reviews
  • Progress Analytics
  • Achievement System
  • Priority Support

Works on mobile browser today. Early access to upcoming native apps included.

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Pro Annual

$79/year

$119.88/year on monthly billing

Less than $6.60/month when billed yearly

Same Pro features as monthly, billed once per year — save 34%.

  • Everything in Pro Monthly
  • Save 34% vs paying monthly
  • Early access features
  • Premium productivity templates
  • Annual priority support

Works on mobile browser today. Early access to upcoming native apps included.

Best for people who want consistent progress without thinking about monthly billing.

Start Annual
Limited to first 100

Founder Pass

$149One-Time

Regular future value: $299

Launch offer: $149

Lock in lifetime launch access before the early supporter offer closes.

  • Lifetime access to current Pro features
  • Fair-use AI included
  • Founder badge
  • Early feature voting
  • Private founder community
  • Lifetime product updates for included Pro features
  • Limited launch pricing
  • Future advanced features may have separate usage limits

Works on mobile browser today. Early access to upcoming native apps included.

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Best for early supporters who want lifetime launch access before recurring pricing becomes the standard.

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Private by designEncrypted goal progressNo public sharingCancel anytimeFair-use AI included

Your goals stay private. MicroSteps is designed for personal productivity, not public sharing.

protect platform quality and prevent abuse. Normal personal productivity use is included.

Compare plans at a glance

FeatureFreePro MonthlyPro AnnualFounder
AI next-step breakdownLimited
AI coaching (fair-use)
Goal roadmapsLimited
Focus SessionsLimited
Momentum Score
Weekly Reviews
Progress Analytics
Founder perks

Built for action, not endless task lists.

MicroSteps is an AI next-step engine, focus system, momentum tracker, and personal roadmap — not just another to-do list.

FeatureMicroStepsTypical To-Do AppPremium AI Planner
AI next-step breakdownBuilt inRarely includedOften included
ADHD-friendly micro-actionsCore focusNot designed for thisVaries by product
Goal roadmapsPersonal roadmapsBasic lists onlySometimes included
Progress momentumMomentum ScoreManual trackingVaries
Focus sessionsIncludedUsually separateSometimes included
Weekly reviewsIncluded on ProNot typicalSometimes included
PriceFree tier + Pro from $9.99/moOften lower costOften higher cost

Free plan never expires · Secure checkout coming soon · Paid plans include a 30-day money-back guarantee

Roadmap

What's Coming Next

We're building in public. Here's what's on deck — Founder Pass holders vote on priorities.

Q3

Google Calendar Integration

Q3

Mobile App

Q4

Voice Focus Coach

Q4

AI Accountability Partner

Free Executive Dysfunction Starter Kit

Focus Checklist · ADHD Productivity Guide · Daily Planning Template

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Who this is for

Is MicroSteps right for you?

MicroSteps is for you if:

  • You know what you need to do but cannot start
  • Big tasks make you freeze
  • To-do lists feel too vague
  • You need one small action, not another productivity system
  • You want progress without streak pressure

MicroSteps is not for:

  • Emergency support
  • Therapy or diagnosis
  • Replacing medical, legal, financial, or professional advice

FAQ

Questions, answered.

Is MicroSteps therapy or medical treatment?

No. MicroSteps is a coaching and task-organization tool. It is not medical advice, therapy, diagnosis, or treatment.

Is this only for ADHD?

No. It is ADHD-friendly, but anyone who feels overwhelmed by tasks can use it.

What happens after I finish all steps?

MicroSteps shows a completion summary, what you finished, your next milestone, and one recommended next action.

Can I cancel anytime?

Yes. Paid plans can be cancelled according to the subscription terms.

What does the free plan include?

The free plan includes limited daily AI task breakdowns and basic progress tools.

Is MicroSteps just another to-do app?

No. To-do apps store tasks. MicroSteps gives you one timed next action and tracks whether you complete it.

Is my data private?

Your tasks are encrypted at rest. Export or delete everything at any time. We don't sell your data.

Built for privacy and focus

Your tasks stay yours. MicroSteps is coaching and task organization — not diagnosis or therapy.

Built for task support, not diagnosis. Safe, small steps. You stay in control.

MicroSteps is designed for coaching and task organization. It is not medical advice, therapy, diagnosis, or treatment. Users are responsible for reviewing AI-generated suggestions before acting.

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Your to-do list isn't the problem. Starting is.

Start free with MicroSteps — one small next step at a time.