A bullet journal can be so versatile and you can record different information. The bullet journal process is where I was first introduced to habit trackers.
Habit trackers are exactly what they say, they are a way of tracking your habits. The simple way to measure whether you completed a habit. There are plenty of theories you can find online about how many days it takes to form or break a habit. There is a 21/90 rule, this is where you commit to a habit for 21 days straight. It has said after the three weeks it should have become a habit. You then continue the habit for a further 90 days.
Why track your habits or your goals?
Tracking your habits is a great way to feel more confident and more in control of your day to day tasks. When you track your habits on a daily basis gives you a sense of accomplishment and for me it motivates me to continue. Having this visual and the art of checking off a list helps me to feel productive.
What are the benefits of habit tracking?
- A sense of achievement
- Motivations to full fill the tasks
- Acts as a reminder to complete the tasks
- Helps to build a routine and structure
- It holds you accountable
- You learn more about yourself
What layouts can I use for habit trackers?
There are so many different layouts you can use to track your habits. I have used a few different layouts over the years I have been bullet journaling. Over the next few months I am going to trial different layouts, to see if I favour a particular one.
1. Horizontal Table
I liked this layout because you can fill the boxes in with colourful designs, or with patterns and it is very aesthetically pleasing.
Individual calendars and trackers
I saw this layout from Amanda RachLee, I have been using this form of tracking for a few months. It can be a bit more time consuming but does have a very clean look to it.
Other examples of layouts
I have found habit trackers helpful in full filling tasks. I want to trial new layouts and see if I find a system that works for me.
I still use my yearly mood tracker, where I colour in to my mood. Just a grid type one. I am forgetting to do at times this year, though.
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I haven’t thought of a yearly one before!
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I loce using habit trackers in my journals and notebooks. Currently I’m using smiley face designs as a mood tracker.
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Love these trackers!!
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Thank you!
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Keeping a habit tracker is so helpful! I like to create the horizontal table ones as I’ve always done it that way and it works for me. If it works then I’m not going to change it.. ♡ Great post!
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I’m starting to fall in love with bullet journaling more and more. The more posts like this I see, the more I want to take it up. Developing healthier habits is certainly something I’m working on this but why not make it fun and colourful, right? Thanks so much for your post.
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Exactly, colourful is great! I am really enjoying using my bullet journal! X
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I love my habit tracker, mine is a grid and it really is motivating. It makes me want to do something if only so I fill in the square for the day!
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I find them motivating too! Thank you for reading and commenting! X
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I’ve never used a habit tracker before, TBH I didn’t even know they were a thing! That’s interesting about all the different layouts though, Lauren. I’d love to see an update on this post in due course as to which worked best for you and why! xx
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Yeah I will be doing that and an updated bullet journal blog post too. Thank you for reading and commenting Lisa xxx
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While I don’t have a habit tracker in my bullet journal, I realized I technically do track some habits! I have this app on my phone to keep track of it. The only thing I have tracked in my bullet journal is all the days I’ve exercised throughout the year. I have one spread that is divided by month and by day! It’s something that excites me to put a lil dot next to the day, while the same cannot be true about other things I keep track of on my phone! Great post xxx
Melina | http://www.melinaelisa.com
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That’s great you have found a system that works for you xxx
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My habit tracker is a bit different in the fact that it is for daily/weekly house chores. I found that if I assign a different chore for a different day, then I am only spending 30 minutes(usually less) everyday doing housework/chores and the rest of the day is mine to do as I please. I use little check off boxes for each day and how many weeks in the month.
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That’s a great idea! Thank you for sharing x
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Your handwriting is absolutely gorgeous on your habit tracker. I agree with the sense of achievement, I always feel much better when I can see that I’ve achieved something x
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Aww thank you lovely! That’s very sweet of you! Thank you for reading and commenting! X
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I’m so bad at keeping any kind of tracker if I have to fill it in every day! The only thing I’m tracking at the moment is the books I’m reading…!
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That’s still a great idea to use a tracker for! Thank you for sharing x
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I’ve been wanting to try a bullet journal, and do habit tracking for ages! I think it’s time I bit the bullet and just bought one, I really like how you’ve designed yours xo
Makeup Muddle
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Definitely. The one I am currently using is a stationery island one on amazon it was only £8.99 xx
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Such a greta post. I myself need to start my own habit tracker and your layout is so pretty! x 💞
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Thanks so much! Can you link your blog x
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This is such a good idea! I’ve been seeing habit tracker ideas floating about Pinterest and haven’t started one myself yet, but this honestly really motivated me! I definitely need one for takeaways, haha.
Soph – https://girlvsworldblog.com x
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They motivate me! I did that’s why I added it to mine haha! X
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I use a bullet journal method and find it increased my productivity ten fold
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Definitely helps me too x
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I follow a ton of people who do bullet journaling on Instagram and it always looks so fun! I’ve also never used a habit tracker before but it sounds interesting and actually very helpful.
🌸 Marissa Belle | marsybun.com x 🌸
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They are really motivating! You should give it a go! X
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I love habit trackers! It keeps you accountable and is a great motivating factor, especially when you get the satisfaction of looking at a completed chart. I love the different designs you have shared! Big plus that you made them yourself. Thanks for sharing!
Nancy ♥ exquisitely.me
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Thank you for reading Nancy! They definitely motivate me! X
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This is great! I literally just started the 21/90 day rule yesterday and I think habit tracking is a good route to take on building those habits. Loved this post xx
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By the way my blog is :
https://euniqueblogs.wixsite.com/blog/blogpage
Forgot to share it last time you asked. Hope you enjoy reading xx
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This post is very informative. May I ask, when you use the titles for Instagram and Pinterest, do you mean working on them daily?
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Oh yes I find habit trackers most useful. Currently I use the layout similar to pic #3 to track my periods, the small tweaks on my website and my morning runs. I wish I could make them look prettier but I don’t have the skill.
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You don’t need to make them pretty as long as they are functional 😊 stickers are an easy way to create fun colourful spreads x
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Such an amazing idea! I haven’t got a bullet journal but I recently got gifted a goal-setting planner and it’s very similar to this tracker! It’s amazing for my mental health and really helps me to stay on track and not get flustered!
Love it!!!
Ashleigh – https://www.ashleighsmoments.com
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That’s great! I hope they help you! Xxx
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Informative blog post Lauren thank you for it.
Kylie xox
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You are welcome! Thank you for reading and commenting!
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You are so welcome
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I love a habit tracker! There’s something so satisfying about ticking off each day and seeing your progress! These are some great layouts, the calendar ones especially are my favourites but the only thing that puts me off is how time consuming they’d be! 😂 Thanks for sharing x
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They can take a bit but once you get into the groove they are fast, plus it’s just once a month you have to set them up, so it’s not too bad x
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I really think it is so important to have a habit tracker, it helps me stay up to date with everything!
Love, Amie ❤
The Curvaceous Vegan
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That’s great! X
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I need to start doing this with my blog and drinking water. Especially drinking water. I need to get into the habit of drinking water every day because I know it’s good for the body. Great post.
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This tracker would be helpful and motivating to track that x
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This has got me wanting to pick up my bullet journal again! Thank you! I also really need to keep track of my habits to it feels like more of an achievement, thank you!
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Why not give it a go!
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I used a habit tracker for a while, but I just found I would always forget – making the tracker itself a habit I struggled to keep up with! Love the idea of them, might try one again for February with this inspiration 🙂
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Thank you for reading and commenting! Yeah definitely give it a go! Can you send me the link to your latest post so I can have a read? X
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Of course – here is my latest post 🙂
https://selfcaresloth.wordpress.com/2020/01/27/how-to-and-why-you-should-live-more-cat/
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I have never heard of a habit tracker before. This was so fun to read and learn about. Thanks so much for sharing!
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You are welcome and thank you for reading and commenting! X
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I’ve used trackers on and off but always struggle with a neat design, I love the calendar design so I’m going to try that next!
Hannah | http://www.writtenbyhan.com
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I had never heard of habit trackers before, they honestly are so smart!! I think it’s a brilliant idea to use them for goals, too. Isn’t it the most satisfying thing to cross or check something off?? Thank you for the inspiration, I’ll have to try doing them!
Emily | http://www.thatweirdgirllife.com
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It is definitely very satisfying to be able to tick off something when you have achieved it. I hope you have fun using them!
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I love this! I am currently using an app for breaking a bad habit and it is tracking all the good things that are happening daily! I love your post!
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That’s great you have found something that works for you!
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I think it is a great idea to track habits and goals, for all the reasons you listed above. It definitely brings a higher sense of self awareness and can be motivating. Habits are difficult to break but I can see how keeping track of your progress would assist in staying accountable. Less likely to stray. I love the different layouts you have shared!
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Thank you for reading and commenting!
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Definitely interested to know which layout you decide on after your trials. 😊
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Thank you! I will be updating it
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