Short answer
Name the finished result, list the parts needed to reach it, and choose one action with a visible endpoint. Ask Domi’s planning assistant for a breakdown, add the useful steps, and schedule the first one.
Describe what finished looks like
Replace the vague project name with a deliverable. “A six-slide presentation for Friday’s meeting” tells you more than “work on presentation.” Add the audience and the decision it needs to support.
This keeps the task breakdown tied to a result. You can stop adding steps once the deliverable is ready, instead of letting the project expand with every idea.
Separate decisions from production
A presentation may feel like one task, but choosing the message, collecting the facts, and making the slides are different actions. This sample splits them into work you can schedule.
| Part of the project | Next action | Visible endpoint |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Write the decision the audience needs to make | One sentence |
| Structure | List the six slide headings | Six headings |
| Evidence | Find the source for the pricing slide | One saved source |
| Draft | Write the first two slides | Two rough slides |
| Review | Read the deck in presentation order | A list of fixes |
Ask Domi for a practical breakdown
Include the deliverable, deadline, and time available. You can then pick suggestions that fit what you already know and skip work you have finished.
- Describe the task in Domi’s planning assistant.
- Add the useful suggestions to your task list.
- Make the first action specific enough to begin immediately.
- Place that action on the timeline and start a focus session.
A sample planning request
I need a six-slide presentation for Friday. I have 30 minutes now and already have the research. Break the first part into actions I can finish in this session.
Make blocked work visible
If a step depends on another person, name that dependency. “Ask Maya for the final price” is an action; “finish pricing” may be waiting for information you do not have.
Schedule the action you can take, then work on a part that is ready. When the information arrives, the next step is already clear.
Questions
How small should a task be?
Small enough that you know how to begin and can recognize when the action is done. Match the scope to the time you have rather than forcing every task into the same duration.
Can I ask the assistant to break down one task?
Yes. Describe that task and its constraints, then choose the suggestions you want to add to your plan.
