Tag
Habit tracking
Tracking habits in a way that survives a bad week: density over streaks, realistic targets, and short reviews. 4 guides use this tag, newest first.
The Shutdown Ritual: A 10-Minute Checklist for Ending the Workday
A 10-minute end-of-day shutdown checklist, variants for remote work, parents and shifts, and an honest look at what the detachment research does and does not show.
How Long Does It Take to Form a Habit? What the Research Found
The 21-day rule comes from a 1960 self-help book. Here is what UCL's 66-day study and later data show, plus a plan with check-ins at weeks 2, 6, and 10.
The 20-Minute Weekly Review: A Template for People Who Hate Planning
A timeboxed weekly review adapted from GTD: four 5-minute blocks, a copyable sheet, variants for students, freelancers and leads, and what the research backs.
Habit Tracking That Sticks: Use Density Targets, Not Streaks
Most streak counters reset after one missed day. Set density targets like 10 of 14, add a tiny floor version, and build a tracker that survives a rough week.