Show HN: Guilt-free habit-tracking template (no streaks)

Posted by merott on Tuesday November 07, 2023 @08:26AM
from the show-hn dept.

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/19pKLRZyAYglFwIJeLcEYF0_eW5SZNBai-JcsqjAZOYY/edit

I don't like habit streaks. They backfire as soon as the inevitable happens and I miss a day.

To solve that, I created a "Momentum" system that lets you bounce back and recover after a broken streak. I made an app for it (called Polar Habits,) but I've also created this FREE template with Google Sheets, implementing the same system (albeit more basic.)

Enjoy!

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Re:Show HN: Guilt-free habit-tracking template (no streaks) by appmom on Tuesday November 07, 2023 @09:22AM (#38177028)

I like this distinction between streaks and momentum. I've found streaks de-motivating as well, but this looks really useful. Thanks for sharing!

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Re:Show HN: Guilt-free habit-tracking template (no streaks) by obfuscode on Tuesday November 07, 2023 @12:00PM (#38179351)

I agree, this way of tracking seems much more motivating, not having to lose all progress because you missed a day.

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Re:Show HN: Guilt-free habit-tracking template (no streaks) by mijustin on Tuesday November 07, 2023 @01:43PM (#38180994)

Yes!! Tracking momentum is so much more encouraging. I just started working out and stretching again this morning (after weeks of travel and not exercising), and it was nice to feel like I'm just "picking up momentum again."

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