Tracking Method Selection Guide

1

Your Experience & Goals

What's your level of experience with habit tracking?

Beginner

I've never consistently tracked habits before or have tried but struggled to maintain it.

Intermediate

I've had some success with habit tracking but looking for a more effective system.

Advanced

I've been tracking habits successfully for some time and want to optimize my approach.

How many habits are you looking to track at once?

Just a few key habits (1-3)

I want to focus on mastering a small number of important habits.

A moderate number (4-7)

I have several habits across different areas of life I want to establish.

Many habits (8+)

I want a comprehensive system to track multiple aspects of my daily routine.

2

Your Preferences & Tendencies

How do you prefer to interact with your tracking system?

Analog (paper-based)

I prefer physical journals, planners, or printed templates.

Digital

I prefer apps, digital tools, or spreadsheets.

Hybrid approach

I like a combination of both digital and analog methods.

Which best describes your tendency toward maintaining habits?

Self-motivated

I readily meet both inner and outer expectations without much resistance.

Externally motivated

I meet outer expectations but struggle with personal commitments unless someone else is counting on me.

Need to understand the why

I question all expectations and need to understand the purpose before committing.

Resist structure

I resist both inner and outer expectations and value autonomy above all.

3

Additional Considerations

What's your primary motivation for habit tracking?

Accountability

I want a system that holds me accountable and prevents me from falling off track.

Data & Insights

I want to gather data and understand patterns to optimize my habits over time.

Simplicity & Ease

I want a minimal system that's easy to maintain without becoming another chore.

Motivation & Celebration

I want a system that celebrates wins and keeps me motivated to continue.

How often do you want to interact with your tracking system?

Throughout the day

I want to check in multiple times daily to stay on track.

Once daily

I prefer a simple daily check-in, either morning or evening.

Periodically

I prefer less frequent check-ins (weekly or monthly reviews).

Tracking Method Selection Guide

Your Experience & Goals

Your Preferences & Tendencies

Additional Considerations

Your Personalized Recommendation

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