Author: Leon Ho / Source: Lifehack
Everyday our lives are governed by habit. These habits are the little routines and small ways of doing things. Most people are unaware or are only slightly aware that they’re doing them.
Some habits, like smoking, can have harmful effects on your health; others like procrastination can affect your work and career.
Therefore it’s important to take back control. This can be extremely hard, some habits after all are so ingrained that we do them without thinking. Luckily there are many habits tracking apps available especially designed to help you tackle your bad habits.
1. Momentum Habit Tracker
This app has a number of great features which makes it ideal for keeping track of habits and routines.
One of the most interesting features is that with Momentum, you can import your data into an Excel document, which allows for cross platform viewing of your progress. On top of this you’re able to set weekly targets and take notes allowing you to easily take control of your habits.
But unlike many apps on this list, Momentum is optimized exclusively for apple devices and as such, you won’t find it on Android which is unfortunate. However a benefit of this exclusivity is that your profile on Momentum can be easily integrated on the iCloud.
2. Habitica
Habitica is extremely creative in its approach to tracking and maintaining good habits. It is inspired by RPG video games, each task you complete will level up your customized avatar giving you an extra incentive to stay motivated.
Its unique video game inspired design makes keeping track of your habits and goals fun.
The app isn’t limited to just habit tracking, but with it you can join your friends and complete quests and missions. It’s not just video game inspired, but is a game in itself.
But those who aren’t interested in video games may not prefer Habitica.
3. Productive Habit Tracker
Productive’s simple, but well designed interface makes keeping track of your habits simple. It is intuitively designed, with it, you’ll be able to starting planning in seconds.
Though it is simple in its design, it is full of great features, and best of all. The app keeps track of your successes, meaning you’ll be able to measure your continuing improvement and stay motivated.
4. StickK
StickK was developed by behavioral economists at the prestigious Yale University. On signing up, you create a commitment contract with yourself and the app to reach your goals, you can even bet money on yourself.
For added motivation, you can assign a friend or family member to check your data to ensure you’re on your way to reaching your goals.
The unique commitment contract idea could be a brilliant way to stay motivated. This aspect is backed by great research, the app is based on the principles of Thaler’s nudge theory
On top of everything, the app has an eye catching and interesting layout.
5. Habitshare
Habitshare blends a social networking site with a habit tracker, allowing you to grow habits with friends.
The social options are well done and relatively uncommon, and unlike others with a social networking options, there is a messaging options allowing you to communicate with friends in real time. This allows you to motivate your friends, or be motivated by them, with it your goals become team efforts. You can also disable the social aspect and keep things private.
However, Habitshare doesn’t allow you to schedule tasks to be done on a monthly basis, which may be useful if you usually schedule monthly bill paying.
6. MindSet: The Good Habit App
Mindset, has a warm, friendly layout that is easy to understand and use.
Though many apps have a journal system, Mindset brings it to the front and center which is useful if you know that there will be many things to remember.
Currently the app is only available to registered users of Mindset which is offered with membership to certain groups and organisations.
7. Streaks
This apple design award winner is built around encouraging you to maintain a 12 day streak of a good habit, as such it is a great way to stay motivated.
The interface is extremely customizible, as such, you can make it suit you and your tastes.What’s more it can be easily integrated with Health app, one of the most popular apps on the IOS. Used together, you’ll be able to develop healthy habits with ease. If you’re falling behind, the app will send you a reminder, and keep you on target.
8. Habit List
Habit List is all about developing and maintaining a streak of beneficial habits.
It is great at tracking your habits over a long period of time, enabling you to easily make sense of your progress in a way that is easy to read and understand.
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