Explanation
Starting a task and leaving it incomplete will increase the chances of you wanting to complete the task later on.
Just like how cliffhangers or incomplete books and movies stick better in our minds, incomplete tasks are more likely to be remembered by us.
Thus, your brain will more likely remember this task and urge you to complete it.
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