Tracking Daily Goals & Habits
I am re-reading John Maxwell’s book Today Matters. A review of the book will be coming, but suffice it to say it’s one of the most outstanding books I’ve ever read. In this spirit, I’m taking myself to task on daily habits or lack thereof.
Task managers and shopping lists are great for taking care of those periodic to-do items. However, there are habits I want to develop and assimilate into a daily routine. For myself and many others, a daily checklist can motivate and bring a sense of accountability–albeit self-imposed. Jerry Seinfeld uses a solution as simple as making a red “X” on a calendar every day he completes a daily task. Whatever the goal I work toward, keeping a log helps with self-discipline.
Today I came across a simple website to manage daily goals. It’s called Joe’s Goals. The site’s simplicity is the foremost attraction for me. Rather than focusing on and learning the program interface, I concentrate on making sure there’s a check mark next to those items I know I ought to be doing. Goals–both positive as well as those for avoiding daily vices–can be set for whatever day of the week you choose. For those short on ideas, there are hundreds of goal suggestions from other users. Reports are available to show 30, 60, and 90 day progress as well.
