It’s hard to believe, but it's already 2023. And part of sticking to New Years resolutions or goals means forming—and sticking to—the right habits.
One of the most effective ways to form habits that you’ll actually stick to is through habit tracking, or keeping a written record (usually in a bullet journal) of how often you’re engaging in activity with the hope and intention that it will eventually become automatic.
When we think of habit tracking, ideas like exercise, eating well, and getting more sleep probably come to mind — but there are a lot more habit tracking opportunities out there. Whether you’re looking for fresh ideas or you’re struggling to come up with any at all, we’ve got your covered. Here are 105 habit tracking ideas to try right now.
These can be things you want to do every day, once a week, or even once a month. As long as you know what the frequency looks like, you’ll you know if you’re on track.
Habit tracking ideas
Personal habit tracking ideas
1. Went to bed on time
2. Took vitamins
3. Took medication
4. Slept with phone out of bedroom
5. Wrote in journal
6. Ate breakfast
7. Made coffee at home instead of getting a latte out
8. Cooked meals at home
9. Took the stairs
10. Parked far away
11. Washed face
12. Put together an outfit I loved
13. Went to therapy
14. Disconnected from all electronics an hour before bed
15, Meditated
16. Read a book
17. Read an article
18. Did something that scared you
19. Ate a healthy afternoon snack
20. Brushed teeth
21. Flossed teeth
22. Stretched
23. Put on makeup
24. Used essential oils
25. Didn’t make any impulse purchases
26. Didn’t eat sugar
27. Did an online HIIT workout
28. Went for a walk without phone
29. Went for a run
30. Did yoga
31. Did Pilates
32. Avoided caffeine after 12 p.m
33. Avoided caffeine completely
34. Avoided alcohol
35. Went outside
36. Slept for 8 hours
37. Took a walk
38. Took a shower
39. Limited social media use to 30 minutes
40. Took 10,000 steps
41. Didn’t smoke cigarettes
42. Kept track of meals for the day
Cleaning habit tracking ideas
43. Made the bed
44. Straightened up house
45. Washed the dishes
46. Watered plants
47. Did the laundry
48. Cleaned out the fridge
49. Organized closets
50. Hung up clothes
51. Put clothes in hamper
52. Wiped down all surfaces
53. Cleaned out car
54. Cleaned bathroom
55. Wiped down sink
56. Swept floor
57. Vacuumed
58. Mopped floor
59. Put groceries away
60 Straightened up kids’ rooms
61. Delegated chores/household tasks to family
62. Filled out “chore chart”
63. Took out trash
Career habit tracking ideas
64. Didn’t use social media during workday
65. Cleared out email inbox
66. Got through all tasks in a timely manner
67. “Slayed my dragon,” or tackled the worst task first
68. Enforced boundaries with a boss or coworker
69. Paused inbox to focus on work
70. Ended the workday an hour early
71. Started the workday an hour early
72. Paid attention in an important meeting
73. Made a positive connection with a colleague
74. Took a walk at lunchtime
75. Took a lunch break
76. Brought lunch to work
Relationship habit tracking ideas
77. Called a friend
78. Texted a friend
79. Had a date night
80. Didn’t use phone while out with friends
81. Said “I love you”
82. Went to couples therapy
83. Told a friend how much you appreciate them
84. Wrote a letter
85. Sent a voice memo
86. Sent a video message
87. Gave someone a compliment
88. Volunteered
89. Reached out to someone to make plans
90. Made an effort to form a new connection
91. Shared highs and lows of day/week with partner
92. Opened up about something that was bothering you
93. Got a “just because” gift for someone you love
94. Made cookies (or any other treat) for someone you care about
95. Held hands with your partner
96. Kissed your partner
97. Did something nice for your partner without them asking
98. Spent time with kids phone-free
99. Planned a fun family outing
100. Called a family member you haven’t talked to in a while
101. Spent a few minutes looking a your vision board.
102. Smiled a a stranger
103. Spent time doing absolutely nothing
104. Didn't drink soda
105. Did a random act of kindness
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