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

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Post by merott » Tue, Nov 07, 2023, 1:26 PM UTC

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!

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

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Post by appmom » Tue, Nov 07, 2023, 2:22 PM UTC

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

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

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Post by obfuscode » Tue, Nov 07, 2023, 5:00 PM UTC

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

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

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Post by mijustin » Tue, Nov 07, 2023, 6:43 PM UTC

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."