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Re: Show HN: Simple tool to make a habit of exercising

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One critique I have is that it seems like it's binary whether you complete a task on any given day which doesn't work well if you only partially complete something. For example, lets say I set a goal to walk for 1 hour per day. But then I only walk for 30 minutes, how would the app handle that situation?

I debated having an orange (semi-done) state. But I felt that the ux was getting a bit too complex. So I left it out.

Unfortunately at the moment it is binary (done or not-done).

Re: Show HN: Simple tool to make a habit of exercising

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post #10

One critique I have is that it seems like it's binary whether you complete a task on any given day which doesn't work well if you only partially complete something. For example, lets say I set a goal to walk for 1 hour per day. But then I only walk for 30 minutes, how would the app handle that situation?

See, this is where technology can’t help. Weaseling around with half-done tasks won’t cut it.

Why did you want to track the goal in the first place? This is probably the most important question.

Why didn’t you set the goal to 30 minutes, if there are days where it’s likely that you miss your more ambitious goal?

If you set the goal to walk an hour per day and you just walk 30 minutes, you obviously failed to reach the goal. Depending on the first two questions, you can be hard on yourself for this or not.

Re: Show HN: Simple tool to make a habit of exercising

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The thing that helps me exercise is not habit, it's goals. I used to work out 5x a week, but other things fill my time now, so I need a reason to work out. Lately it's indulging in food/drink, going on a long trip, a weekend at the beach, etc. If it weren't for the goals I'd probably never go.

Re: Show HN: Simple tool to make a habit of exercising

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Earlier quoted context omitted.

This is exactly why duolingo owl has so much power over me. Can't lose my 235 day streak and can't drop out of to a lower league after working so hard to get to that league.

> duolingo owl has so much power over me. I use duolingo as well - and one of the saddest days was when I lost a 100+ day streak. It's funny how a meaningless number can have so much power.

My experience is different here.

Every time when I am about to lose a streak, I would try hard not to be influenced emotionally, and would regard an opportunity to keep my ego in check. I have lost streaks many times, 50+ maybe three times, 100+ one time, and I still feel fine with myself.

Normally I would practice Duolingo in the morning before coffee everyday, like a ritual.

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