Free Habit Tracker

Habit What?!

When I say habit tracking, what comes to mind?

You might think I mean tracking bad habits like smoking or eating unhealthy foods.

Yes, you can track that, but that’s not what I mean in this instance.

There is enough negative going on right now to float a boat. I’m talking about tracking positive habits. Habits you want to make stick. 

Something like making your bed every morning, reading one page in a book every day, hitting your step goal daily, writing in your gratitude journal or walking the dog. 

Habits that over time turn into actions you don’t need to track because they are automatic. Improving positive habits boosts your emotional wellness which in turn improves your overall wellness as they work hand in hand. 

Why Track

Tracking positive habits on a chart helps you see your progress. It’s a visual of what you have accomplished. Every day you tick off another completion is another chain in your streak. A streak that becomes more and more difficult to break the longer it gets. 

Of course, there are apps for habit tracking but lately, I’ve found writing things out on paper to be more aesthetic for my brain. 

Tracking Suggestions

Start small. If setting a goal to read one page a day in a book seems silly, try looking at it through a different lens. Look at your new goals as mini-goals. They are part of the larger accomplishment you are wanting to make. 

For example, reading one page a day may be part of a larger habit to read 25 books a year. Obviously, reading one page per day isn’t going to get you to your goal of 25 books per year right away, but over time, it will help you build a solid habit you can grow into.  

For this reason, I wouldn’t suggest coming out of the gate wanting to track a daily 30-minute reading habit. Although 30 minutes may not seem like a long time, when you are trying to instill a daily practice, it’s a deal-breaker. Go with 1-2 minutes or a page a daily reading goal in the beginning. Building consistency of the mini habit first, then consider increasing the interval.

What to Track: 

• Reading one page per day
• Exercising for 2 minutes
• Meditating for 1 minute per day
• Making your bed
• Cleaning up one room (or part of a room) per day
• Washing the dishes before bed
• Praying
• Walk the dog
• Practice an instrument (if you play one or if you want to learn)
• Learning a language
• Write in your gratitude journal (one thing a day is a great goal)

There are so many positive things you can track. Spend some time thinking on what habits you want to make part of your daily routine and create your list! Be practical and don’t start tracking 30 mini habits either. 

If you are looking for some great books on improving habits take a look at Atomic Habits and The Power of Habits. Both exceptional books. 

Comment and let me know what you plan on tracking or leave suggestions of other things to track.

Don’t forget to download your free habit tracker here. 

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