From Spark to System: Turning Motivation into Daily Momentum Waiting for a burst of Motivation is like waiting for a sunny day before driving to work: pleasant when it happens, unreliable when you need it most. Sustainable progress comes from systems that make action easier than avoidance. Start by shrinking the size of the first step. When a task feels heavy, attention narrows to discomfort; when it feels light, the brain predicts quick rewards. Set rules such as “open the document for two minutes” or “walk outside for one song.” These micro-starts lower friction and prime the brain’s reward pathways, creating a feedback loop where effort begets energy. Design the…