You open a page of article titles with a few minutes to spare, and suddenly choosing feels harder than reading. A useful first step is to stop looking for the perfect place to begin. Look for one title or excerpt that makes you pause.
Follow the first small curiosity
An excerpt can tell you more than a title alone: the question an article takes up, the detail it begins with, or the kind of reading it asks for. Read two or three, not the entire page. Notice which one leaves you with a question of your own.
That small point of curiosity is a good enough reason to start. You do not need to know whether a piece will be useful before opening it; give the opening paragraph a chance to show you where it is going.
Let the page guide the pace
Some articles make their point quickly, while others need room to unfold. If the first section is holding your attention, keep going; if it is not, it is fine to return to the collection and choose another. Reading is easier when browsing remains an option rather than a commitment.
Make a gentle starting point
Try this the next time you visit: scan the titles, read one excerpt, and open the article that gives you a clear reason to continue. A good place to begin is not necessarily the first item on the page. It is the piece you are ready to read.