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Progress Indicators That Motivate
Published July 18, 2026
The goal-gradient and Zeigarnik effects both reward interfaces that show what remains. Progress bars, step labels, and draft states help users resume confidently. Used ethically, these patterns support momentum without becoming nagging.
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