Habits Tracking
Obsibrain provides a powerful habit tracking system integrated with the task management feature, allowing you to create and monitor recurring habits efficiently.
Quick Habit Creation
To create a new habit, simply open the command palette (using the keyboard shortcut Cmd + P
) and search for "Obsibrain: New Task
". Select the "Habit
" option when prompted. This will open a modal where you can enter the habit details.
You'll be prompted for:
Name: Name of the habit
Attached: Where the habit will be stored (Project, Area, or Resource)
Recurrence: How often the habit should repeat (Daily, Weekly, or Monthly)
First Due Date: When the first occurrence is due
Start Date: When to begin tracking the habit
Understanding Habit Frequency
Habits can have different frequencies. This frequencies will be set automatically when creating a valid habit with a valid recurring date.
Here are the valid occurrences:
daily
weekly
monthly
Note: You can manually edit the habit's frequency by modifying the habitFreq
property inline. This flexibility is particularly useful for specific scheduling needs. For example, if you have a workout routine on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, you might prefer to set it as a daily habit view for better tracking.
Managing Your Habits
Habits appear alongside your regular tasks in your task views. For each habit, you have two main actions:
Complete: Mark the habit as done for the current occurrence
Skip: Indicate you missed the habit for this occurrence
Todo: Indicate this habit needs to be done
When you either complete or skip a habit, a new instance will automatically be created for the next occurrence date based on your recurrence settings.
Daily Planning Integration
Your habits are seamlessly integrated into the daily planning pages, making it easy to:
View your habits for the day
Track completion status
Monitor your progress
You can create and track as many habits as you need. The habit tracking views are reset each year, providing a fresh start for your annual habit-forming journey.
Using The Habit Tracking System Effectively
The habit tracking system is designed to support consistent behavior change through regular monitoring and feedback. By combining it with the daily planning feature, you can:
Build sustainable habits
Track your progress over time
Maintain accountability
Adjust your habits as needed
Remember that successful habit formation is about consistency rather than perfection. The skip feature allows you to honestly track missed days without breaking your habit streak completely.
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