Tag: Habit Tracker

100 Habits to Track in Your Planner | #PlanWithPolishland

Posted on by Adventures in Polishland

Happy Saturday! I’m so excited to be sharing a new #PlanWithPolishland blog post with all of you. It’s been a while since I’ve written about my planning life, but you can catch new PlanTube videos on my YouTube channel HERE at least twice per week. Today I thought it would be helpful to share my ideas for habits to track in your planner. I discovered habit tracker stickers last year, and I’ve really enjoyed using them. I use a habit tracker for those tasks that I really want to be a part of my daily routine, but have a difficult time implementing. If you are new to tracking habits, or simply looking for planner inspiration, here are 100 habits to track in your planner!

This list includes the habits that I track on a regular basis, and other habits that I brainstormed with some help from family. I’ve separated the habits out into categories, which are alphabetized for your convenience. Please keep in mind that this is not an exhaustive list, and that many of the habits can fit in multiple categories. I worded many of the habits in the vernacular I used in my own planner, so if you have any questions about what a habit means, feel free to ask me in the comments!

I also want to note that I only track 2-3 habits per week in my planner. I treat my habit tracker stickers as reminders for the things I want to work on right now. For example, if I’m forgetting to take my vitamins, I track that this week. Next week, however, I’ll probably track something else. It’s all about focusing on the now for me, but I know many people track the same habits each week. Do what works for you!

If you are looking for habit tracker stickers, I recommend THESE from Oh, Hello Stationery, Co.

Adulting Tasks

  • Pay Bills
  • No Spend
  • Spending Log / Budget
  • 365 Day Penny Challenge
  • Read Newspaper / Watch News
  • Cook at Home
  • Plan Meals / Meal Prep
  • Make Coffee at Home
  • Didn’t Bite Nails
  • Sort and File Mail
  • Wake Up at “X” Time
  • Network
  • Set Out Clothes for Tomorrow
  • Hang Up Jacket
  • Get to Work Early
  • Check Sale Websites
  • Complete To Do List
  • Charge Cell Phone / Devices
  • Unplug Before Bed

Blogger Tasks

  • Answer Emails
  • Take / Edit Blog Photos
  • Post on Blog / YouTube
  • Reply to Comments
  • Comment on other Blogs / Videos
  • Post on Instagram / Twitter / Facebook / Pinterest
  • Social Media Engagement
  • Update Old Blog Posts
  • Participate in Blogger Groups
  • Check Affiliate Programs
  • Search Review Websites
  • Plan Blog / Online Content

Etsy Shop Owner Tasks

  • Reply to Messages
  • Pack Orders
  • Ship Orders
  • Update Listings
  • Post to Social Media
  • Check Shop Statistics
  • Stock Inventory

Health & Beauty

  • Morning Skincare
  • Evening Skincare
  • Face Mask
  • Lotion at Bedtime
  • Floss Teeth / Oral Care Routine
  • Wash BeautyBlender
  • Paint Nails
  • Change / Wash Contacts
  • Take Vitamins / Prescriptions
  • Exercise
  • Walk Daily Steps
  • Drink 8+ Cups of Water
  • Eat 5+ Fruits & Vegetables
  • No Junk Food
  • Meat Free / Dairy Free / Sugar Free Day
  • Food Journal / Track Nutrients
  • 8 Hours of Sleep

Household Chores

  • Dishes
  • Wipe Counters
  • Change Kitchen Towel
  • Clear Kitchen Table
  • Bathroom Upkeep
  • Laundry
  • Make Bed
  • 15-minute Pick-Up
  • Declutter an Item
  • Take out Trash
  • Empty Car
  • Vacuum / Sweep Floors
  • Water Plants

Parenting

  • Pack Diaper Bag
  • Successful Nap Time
  • Bathtime
  • Check Backpack
  • Review Homework
  • Make School Lunch
  • Outing with Kids (i.e., park, shopping, playdate)

Personal Goals / “Me Time”

  • Read for Fun
  • Journal / Write
  • Q & A a Day Entry
  • Plan Tomorrow
  • Craft (i.e., crochet, cross stitch, scrapbook)
  • Practice Instrument
  • Duolingo (Foreign Language App)
  • Lumosity (Brain Games App)
  • Listen to Podcast
  • Crowdtap (Survey Website)
  • Meditate
  • Color
  • Call / Text a Loved One
  • Write Letters
  • Take Bath
  • Take Daily Photo
  • Positive Affirmations
  • Spend 15 Minutes Outside
  • Random Act of Kindness

Pets

  • Clean Litter Box
  • Walk Dog
  • Feed Pet / Give Water
  • Brush Pet
  • Brush Pet’s Teeth
  • Practice Tricks / Discipline

What habits do you track? Let me know in the comments!

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How to Win an Instagram Challenge in 3 Easy Steps!

Posted on by Adventures in Polishland

Happy Tuesday! Today I’m excited to let you all in on a few Instagram secrets. I love using Instagram, and I’ve attempted to complete a number of Instagram challenges over the past few years. Instagram challenges come in a few varieties, and today I’m going to focus on the monthly challenge. The monthly challenge is just what it sounds like – you have to post a picture every day for an entire month. I’ve tried book challenges, planner challenges, and I think even a beauty challenge at some point. It wasn’t until last month that I was finally successful. Let me share with you my three easy tips for winning an Instagram challenge!

How to Win an Instagram Challenge in 3 Easy Steps!

1. Find the Right Challenge for You

This is the most important tip that I have to share with you today! The reason I was so unsuccessful in past challenges is because I wasn’t finding the right challenge for me. I would post a few pictures, but then I wouldn’t have a photo for a certain day’s prompt. That would lead me to give up completely. Thus, what you should do is search for a challenge using a hashtag like #[month]bookchallenge, #[month]plannerchallenge, etc. Here are the results I got when I searched for #Februarybookchallenge:

How to Win an Instagram Challenge in 3 Easy Steps!As you can see, there are four different challenges that pop up just in this part of my search. Take the time to read through each challenge. If you can think of a photo you’d take for each day, that’s the challenge for you! The moral of the story is to make sure you pick a challenge that fits you the best.

2. Plan Ahead

This second step might be considered cheating, but I find it essential. I recommend planning ahead by taking your photos in advance. Every Monday I would take my photos for the coming week and edit them that same day. That way I could easily upload every day without having to worry about taking the photo. If the challenge in which you are participating requires a time sensitive photo, such as your latest book purchase or that day’s coloring page, set a reminder in your phone so you don’t forget!

3. Make it Routine

How to Win an Instagram Challenge in 3 Easy Steps!

Last but not least, make uploading your daily photo part of your routine. Pick a time every day to upload so you’ll remember to do so. For me it was first thing in the morning. I always browse my email and social media when I wake up, so I added my Instagram upload to that routine. Perhaps you want to upload on your lunch break or before you go to bed – it’s up to you and what fits your lifestyle! If you need a physical reminder, try planner stickers! Pictured above are stickers from Oh, Hello Stationery, Co. They are designed to track any habit, and uploading to Instagram can be one! Shop Oh, Hello HERE and use code POLISH15 to save 15% off your order!

That wraps up my three easy tips for winning an Instagram Challenge! I hope you found it helpful whether you are a challenge newbie or veteran. Instagram Challenges are great because you can easily find like-minded people through the challenge. I participated in the #BNRBookChallenge16 in January on my Bookstagram account HERE, and I got 45 new followers throughout the month! Plus, I was encouraged to practice my photography and think outside the box. I highly recommend trying an Instagram Challenge if you have not already!