You don’t need to overhaul your routine.

To start using Eightly, all you need is a notebook, a pen, and a few minutes of focus each day.
No pressure. No perfection.
Just small, consistent steps that lead to real progress over time.

Step 1: Grab What You Have

You don’t need a fancy setup.
Any notebook will do — lined, blank, dot grid, even a post-it in a pinch.

The key is that it’s handwritten. And it’s yours.

Pick a pen you enjoy using.
You’re more likely to return to the practice if it feels good to do.

Step 2: Write Your First List

Each morning (or evening — whichever fits your routine), write down up to 8 small, meaningful tasks.

These should be actions that move your day forward in a useful way — even just a little.
Examples:

“Review top 3 priorities”
“Stretch for 2 minutes”
“Clear one drawer”
“Text a friend back”

They don’t need to be impressive or important. They just need to be useful — and doable.

Remember: 8 is the maximum, not a goal.
One good task is enough. What matters is that you choose with intention.

Step 3: Use It Like a Compass

This isn’t a checklist to conquer.
It’s a tool to help you stay aligned.

As the day unfolds:

Cross off what gets done
Let go of what doesn’t
Stay connected to what matters

Eightly helps you finish more — but it doesn’t fall apart on the days you don’t.

Step 4: Reflect Briefly

At the end of the day (or the next morning), glance back:

What worked?
What didn’t?
What felt like progress?

“You write. You reflect. You return.
That’s how the habit builds — one task at a time.”

Keep It Simple

You don’t need a system.
You just need a place to begin — and permission to return to it, no matter how yesterday went.

Try it for one week. Keep it light.
You might be surprised by what a few intentional actions can do.

How to Start an Eightly Practice (Even If You’re Busy)