Setting goals

Goals that measure something real and stay achievable.

Measure with what you already record

A goal needs a routine step, metric or reflection behind it. If nothing records it yet, add it to a routine first and set the goal once a week or two of data exists.

Pick a target you can reach

Base it on your recent numbers. Averaging 7 hours of sleep when you average 6 is a good goal; 9 is not.

Check the pace, not the day

One day barely moves a goal. Once a week, look at the pace line and the chart, and adjust your routine if the pace isn’t enough.

Set aside what no longer fits

Priorities change. Setting a goal aside keeps its history and takes it off your list.