When things almost keep moving
If you’re trying to finish, yet keep getting delayed, don’t analyze it.
Notice one mismatch between what was expected,
and what is actually happening right now.
State it plainly, with a time.
Example:
“At 13:45, progress was expected. Instead, it paused.”
Next do one tiny thing that advances the task:
Rename a file.
Write one sentence.
Close an unrelated tab
Change posture and continue.
Then write out, or tell a peer:
“Before .. stalled. After doing.. this change.”
Don’t check messages or engage in side conversation until that’s finished.