The Power of Habit Tracking

Having trouble sticking to your goals?

You’re not alone!

There seems to always be something going on that can easily derail your progress, even with the best of intentions. I have been there so many times!

In the distance between creating your goals and actually achieving them are what I like to call stepping stones. These stones are action-packed steps that are needed to pave the way. Each time you check another to-do off your list for a particular goal, you’re placing one of those stones in your path to step on so that you can move onto the next step and lay a new stone down.

To be able to truly stay on top of your goals, you need a method (that actually works!) to keep track of your stepping stones.

So today, I’m sharing with you what has helped me with my goals and what I’ll be leaning into more during this season of life: habit tracking.

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Grab your coffee (or favorite drink) and let’s chat about why habit tracking is a gamechanger!

Benefits of Habit Tracking

There are a lot of benefits of habit tracking!

• Helps build and maintain consistency
• Gives you momentum and boosts confidence
• Provides a clear look at your progress

I think the biggest benefit of habit tracking is that it forces you to be aware of where you’re spending your time. We usually don’t lack the desire to reach our goals, but instead get a little off the beaten path when life gets busy.

Easy Ways to Track Your Habits

Tracking your habits should be something repeatable that doesn’t cause you grief.

I love my Cultivate What Matters PowerSheets because it is a goal-specific planner that allows you to track more than one goal at a time and has a habit tracker in each month’s tending list. I’ve also incorporated habit tracking into my Erin Condren LifePlanner by using a stencil or just jotting down my habit and then making seven circles underneath it.

You could do the very same in a notebook that you have at home or even on a small writing pad. Truly, it’s about what works best for you and you don’t have to buy anything new to be successful!

Simple Ways to Stay Consistent

While I believe with my whole heart that habit tracking will serve you well, staying consistent is key! I know it can be so hard to add another thing into your daily life, which is why I’m keeping this as simple!

• Keep your habit tracker somewhere you’ll see it often
• Be sure that your method of habit tracking is something you enjoy (if not, try a different kind!)
• Try habit stacking: attach your habit tracking to an already-established habit

A good way to continue your habit tracking is to have a designated time each week to check in. Note what you’re keeping up with and what may not be going as well, and don’t be afraid to tweak things or pivot entirely if it’s not helpful.

Also, celebrate your wins! It is a big accomplishment to tick off your to-do’s and it will help you keep the momentum.

That’s a wrap on the power of habit tracking, sweet friends! I hope this post gave you a little inspiration to try tracking your habits and goals if you aren’t currently. I have a few spinoff blog posts that I would love to share soon with you! I can’t wait to hear your thoughts in the comments and if you track your habits.

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Wishing you all a wonderful upcoming weekend and new month!