• HOME
  • Planning
    • Planner Newbie
      • New to planning? Start here
    • Planning Tips & Inspiration
    • 52 Planning Systems in 52 Weeks
      • My weekly spreads
    • Planner Reviews
      • Horizontal Weekly
      • Horizontal 1 Page Weekly + Notes
      • Vertical Weekly
      • Hourly Planners
      • Categories Weekly
      • Daily Planners
      • Discbound Planners
      • Teacher Planners
      • Planner Roundups
      • Happy Planner (MAMBI)
      • Budget Planners
      • Undated Daily Planners
      • Undated Weekly
    • Planner Index
    • Planner Comparisons
    • Bullet Journal
      • Bullet Journal Reviews
      • Bullet Journal Spreads
      • Bullet Journal Tips
    • Planner pens
    • Highlighters
    • Planner Stickers
    • Digital Planning
    • Household Binder
    • Stationery Shopping
    • Rachael’s Favorites
    • Blogging & Online Business
  • Graphic Design
    • Photoshop Tutorials
    • Affinity Publisher
    • Microsoft Word
    • Microsoft Excel
    • Canva
    • Silhouette Studio
    • PicMonkey
  • SHOP
    • Shop at Etsy
    • Online Store
    • Graphic Design Resources
    • ECOURSES
    • Ebooks
      • 54 Mistakes Etsy Sellers Make (And How to Fix Them)
      • 1200 Blog Post Ideas
        • 1200 Blog Post Ideas (Exclusive Download Content)
      • 200 Blog Post Title Prompts (For Any Type of Blog)
        • 200 Blog Post Title Prompts (Exclusive Download Content)
    • Feedback & Testimonials
    • Planner Supplies (my sister’s shop!)
    • Shop my favorite planner supplies on Amazon
  • Learn
    • ECOURSES
      • Free Graphic Design Video Tutorials Library
      • Printables in Affinity Publisher
      • How to Make Planner Stickers
      • How to Make Printables in Photoshop
      • Printables in Microsoft Word
      • Printables in Microsoft Excel
      • Digital planners and notebooks in Microsoft PowerPoint
      • How to Make Labels in Photoshop
      • Make Patterns in Photoshop
      • Party Printables
      • How to Write Product Descriptions
    • Ebooks
      • 54 Mistakes Etsy Sellers Make (And How to Fix Them)
      • 200 Blog Post Title Prompts (For Any Type of Blog)
      • 1200 Blog Post Ideas
  • FREE
    • FREE Printables
    • Free Printables Library – Subscribers Login
  • Travel
    • Travel Planning
    • Europe
    • Australia & New Zealand
  • About
    • Browse All Posts
    • FAQ
      • What is a Printable? What happens when I purchase a printable from you?
      • Printing Tips
      • Printable Planner Stickers
      • Downloading Files
      • How to Open Zipped File Folders
      • What does EDITABLE mean?
      • Monogram Etiquette

All About Planners

Printable planners to organize your home, business and life!

May 12, 2017

100 things to put in your habit tracker of your planner or bullet journal (plus free printable habit tracker)

Habit trackers are a great way to save space in your planner instead of having to waste list making space re-writing the same tasks multiple times per week, or using a ton of planner stickers to remind you to do those tasks.

why you need to use a habit tracker in your planner free printable habit tracker how to plan your day more efficiently bullet journal spread setup bujo planning

There are a couple of ways you can set up your habit tracker:

  • Rule up your own spread (grid paper is ideal for this)
  • Incorporate habit tracking into your weekly spread (I did this in week 8 of the 52 Planners in 52 Weeks challenge)
  • Combine a habit tracker on the same page as your to do lists like I did with this printable 
  • Use this project workflow template and print at A3 page size and have it laminated or frame it and use a whiteboard marker to plan and mark things off
  • Use a sidebar sticker in the weekly spread such as these social media routine stickers and these healthy habit stickers
  • 15 habit tracker tips & ideas to try
  • If you don’t want to have to keep ruling it up every month or week, use a printable such as this one that’s in the free printables library 🙂

free printable habit tracker routine checklist planner printable how to use a bullet journal color code inspiration ideas

There are numerous things you can track in your habit tracker. You don’t need to track everything but it is ideal to record those little things that you’re prone to forgetting when your’re trying to form a habit. For example, I’m really bad at remembering to do a mud mask on my face a couple of times per week for my acne – unless I add it to my habit tracker I forget to do it.

Using a weekly versus monthly habit tracker

I personally prefer to use both. I add the monthly tasks to the sidebar section of whatever calendar I’m using the month (I’m trying 52 different planners this year – 1 for each week and am doing the same thing with monthly calendar layouts – click here if you’d like to following along with the challenge!)

Last month I set up the the monthly notes page with weekly habit tracking using these social media routine stickers

how to use blank pages of your planner monthly notes page habit tracking planner stickers routine free printable tracker blank notebook empty

Click here if you want to learn how to make your own planner stickers.

For weekly habit tracking I use a combination of a sticker or section within the weekly spread, or using a separate page entirely, like I did for week 1 of the 52 planners in 52 weeks challenge.

which planner is right for me how to choose a planner weekly routines tracker habit color code your planner using pens color coding

Related: Week 1: Using a daily habit/routine tracker to plan your week

Routine trackers can be used not only for daily tasks, but also those that occur every couple of days (for me that’s tracking hair washing nights).

For weekly habit tracking I’ve used a variety of methods:

  • A sticker in the sidebar
  • Tiny icon stickers e.g. Pinterest icon to remind me to pin to Pinterest
  • Sticky note/s I moved from week to week

Annual habit trackers (i.e. months) are ideal for bill paying, seasonal or quarterly tasks such as changing air-conditioner and less regular occurrences but still important such as going to the dentist.

Here are some things to track in your habit tracker (you obviously don’t have to track all of them!)

habit tracker diy planning how to make a routines tracker for your planner printable checklist how to use your planner effective

PERSONAL

  1. Didn’t hit the snooze button
  2. Went to bed on time / by a certain time
  3. Got your target number hours of sleep
  4. Read a book
  5. Had some me time / fun time
  6. Didn’t watch TV
  7. No spend
  8. Hair washing nights
  9. Nights you need to do a mud mask for your face
  10. Died your hair / did a roots touchup / got a haircut
  11. Electronics off 30 minutes before bed
  12. Yoga / stretching
  13. Backup phone files e.g. photos
  14. Less than 1 hour on social media – using a tool like Rescue time can help you track this
  15. Call your parents
  16. Fill out gratitude log
  17. Left work on time
  18. Bill paying
  19. Transferred money into savings account

how to use blank pages of your notebook empty planner habit tracker routine checklist free printable color coded organizer month-min

Related: 12 Planner Layout Ideas for Monthly Habit Tracking in Your Bullet Journal

HEALTH

  1. Ate 5 vegetables
  2. Ate 2 fruit
  3. Exercised
  4. Drank 8 glasses of water
  5. Calorie intake below target or on par
  6. No soda, junk food, coffee, alcohol, takeout etc.
  7. Medication and/or vitamins intake
  8. Your period
  9. Flossed your teeth
  10. No snacking
  11. Last time you changed your toothbrush head
  12. Replaced makeup (since your only supposed to keep them for a certain number of months – keep track of when you opened them)

how to use a habit tracker to regain control of your life organization system bullet journal weekly planner spread inspiration ideas list

Related: 50 Category ideas for color coding your planner

monthly habit tracker printable bullet journal planner insert refill digital download rainbow colorful half page size full page color coding functional pages to add to your bujo ideas list inspiration diy editable cute

Rainbow habit tracker printable

weekly habit tracker ideas spread bujo studio stationery ideas inspiration layout setup planning plan with me

Related:  Week 39: Weekly Planning using Studio Stationery notepad 

habit tracker ideas bullet journal tasks bujo colorful creative weekly planner spread washi tape triplus pen inspiration diy use empty notebook productivity hack

Related: Week 33: Colorful Bullet Journal Inspired Weekly Spread

SOCIAL MEDIA

  1. Posted on Instagram
  2. Pinned on Pinterest
  3. Posted in your Facebook group or on your Facebook page
  4. Posted in Facebook Groups
  5. Facebook Live
  6. Snapchat
  7. Twitter
  8. Sent an email to your subscribers
  9. Posted on any other social media platform you use

Related: 130+ ways to fill an empty notebook or blank pages of your planner of bullet journal 

habit tracker ideas for bullet journalling bujo planner inspiration routine how to build a habit free printable color coding diy

monthly habit tracker ideas layout inspiration tips things to track routine weekly color coded plum paper notebook organization productivity frixion pen minimalist

how to use a habit tracker to plan your week ideas weekly spread plan me with inspiration daily planner alternative to traditional planner

Related: Week 32: Using an undated Officeworks A4 Horizontal Planner 

why you need to use a habit tracker in your planner increase productivity time management bullet journalling ideas simple planner spread weekly

Related: Week 15: Trying a freehand weekly planner inspired by bullet journalling

diy bullet journal weekly spread monochrome decorating ideas bujo habit tracker color coding mambi roller stamps headings inspiration

Related: Week 44: Planning the week using stamps (MAMBI, Carpe Diem & Creative Devotion)

CLEANING

  1. Vacuum
  2. Sweep
  3. Mop floors
  4. Quick tidy
  5. Draino the sink
  6. Dishwasher (and run a dishwasher clean)
  7. Deep clean (this one is ideal for monthly habit trackers)
  8. Wash sheets
  9. Wash towels
  10. Clean things often forgotten e.g. wipe down kitchen cupboards, clean the oven, baseboards, blinds, ceiling fans etc.
  11. Glasses / lenses / retainer

how to use a habit tracker to keep your life on track planner tool free printable habit tracker bullet journal diy planning time

printable habit tracker list of habits to track ideas inspiration money routine goal setting diy weekly bujo

Related: Week 35: Planning with a functional minimalist DIY weekly planner printable 

BLOGGING

  1. Blog post workflow
  2. Posted a blog post
  3. Checked blog statistics
  4. Content planning
  5. Drafted blog post/s
  6. Made images for blog posts
  7. Editing and proof-reading
  8. Guest posted
  9. Commented on other blogs
  10. Ran a giveaway
  11. Backed up the blog

Related: Week 1: Using a daily habit/routine tracker to plan your week

how to efficiently plan your week using a habit tracker routines checklist task manager planners for blogger business owner mom student

monthly habit tracker bullet journal ideas routine diy organization glitter washi tape decorating simple things to track minimalist

BUSINESS

  1. Backed up the blog
  2. Updated income and expenses
  3. Bill paying
  4. Backed up computer files
  5. Tidied workspace
  6. Updated book – keeping spreadsheets
  7. Took photos / scanned receipts
  8. Reviewed your goals for the week / month
  9. Responded to emails
  10. Reached out to other brands to collaborate
  11. Tracking progress of when you worked on a product

Related: How to color code your planner so you actually use it effectively 

100 things to put in a habit tracker bullet journal planner routine free printable habit tracker plan with me planner review-min

KIDS

  1. Treats e.g. last time they ate junk food
  2. Naughty behaviour
  3. Illness
  4. Potty training
  5. Days your kids ate all their fruit and vegetables
  6. Hair washing nights
  7. Days you tried to teach them to swallow tablets
  8. Did their homework
  9. Practiced how to do something e.g. sports practice, musical instrument, a skill you want them to learn
  10. Chores so you know how much allowance to pay them
  11. If divorced / separated – the days you have the kids and days your partner has the kids
  12. Number of hours your baby slept
  13. Breast-feeding log (you could use a habit tracker by the hour instead of day)

habit tracking ideas bullet journalling planner spread diy planner layout routine tasks color coding inspiration weekly planner

habit tracker colorful simple inspiration decoration tombow twin tone markers plum paper notebook symbol bullet journal ideas

RANDOM

  1. Studies/learned a new skill
  2. Did something kind e.g. RAK
  3. Journalled
  4. Practiced something you’re trying to learn how to do e.g. calligraphy
  5. Water plants

100 habits to track in your planner habit tracking free printable habit tracker how to use your planner effectively time management productivity success organization

habit tracker bullet journal inspiration routine what to track colorful color coding list making creative ideas diy organization color coding quick easy

SCHOOL

  1. Studied for an exam
  2. Worked on an assignment
  3. Did homework
  4. Worked on doing your exam
  5. Formula revision
  6. SAT prep
  7. Practiced spelling
  8. Flash cards e.g. language word practice
  9. Extracurricular activities

Tip! I highly recommend color coding by subject in your routine tracker. See this post for 50 color coding category ideas.

Click here to download the free printable habit tracker and the habit tracker ideas reference list here.

The habit tracker can be printed at A5, half letter size, Erin Condren Planner size , Plum Paper planner size or any other size you like! See this post for printing tips.

You could also print onto full sheet label paper and stick it straight into your planner like I did with this printable checklist insert.

free printable monthly habit tracker download template diy resize page size custom insert refill happy planner routine recurring

Want the complete set of habit trackers? Get them here

habit tracker printable monthly chevron organization color coding inspiration ideas colorful-min

Liked this post? Pin it!

How to use a habit tracker for your planner or bullet journal ideas list bujo planner inspiration organization time management

habits to track in your planner or bullet journal list of 100 planning tips ideas bujo spread functional planner

habit tracking 100 things to track in your planner or bullet journal routine tasks planner spread tips inspiration ideas

You may also be interested in...

  • 7 Daily planner layout ideas for your bullet journal that DON’T include a timed schedule7 Daily planner layout ideas for your bullet journal that DON’T include a timed schedule
  • 30 Minimalist Bullet Journal Weekly Spreads (set up the week in 10 minutes or less)30 Minimalist Bullet Journal Weekly Spreads (set up the week in 10 minutes or less)
  • Bullet Journal Layouts: 26 Non-typical 2 page weekly spreads to tryBullet Journal Layouts: 26 Non-typical 2 page weekly spreads to try
  • Planning Inspiration: 15 habit tracker tips & ideas to tryPlanning Inspiration: 15 habit tracker tips & ideas to try
  • 10 Quick and Simple Bullet Journal Daily Layouts10 Quick and Simple Bullet Journal Daily Layouts
  • 7 Bullet Journal Weekly Planner Spreads you probably haven’t thought of7 Bullet Journal Weekly Planner Spreads you probably haven’t thought of

Share this:

  • Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)
  • Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)

Posted In: Bullet Journal, Bullet Journal Spreads, Bullet Journal Tips, FREE, Planning Tips & Inspiration · Tagged: 30 days to a habit, bullet journal ideas, bullet journal spread, color coded habit tracker, color coding your planner, editable habit tracker, free habit tracker, free habit tracker printable, free planner printable, free printable, free printable habit tracker, habit tracker, habit tracker ideas, habit tracker printable, habit tracking, habit tracking using your planner, how to build a habit, how to color code your planner, how to save space in your planner, how to use your planner effectively, printable habit tracker, weekly planner spread

Comments

  1. Barbara says

    June 8, 2017 at 19:39

    This looks very helpful. I have been struggling with my habit and task trackers, this looks like it could solve my problems.

    Thank you,
    Barbara

Welcome

Welcome to All About Planners! I’m Rachael, a 20-something Aussie addicted to graphic design and all things planning. On the blog you’ll find more than 1,000 posts about all things planning including planner reviews, tips, favorite supplies and some of my past weekly spreads.

Subscribe and join 60,000+ others on the quest to find planner peace!

Follow Me

  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube

Search

Subscribe

free printables library sign up all about planners blog image graphic subscribe

Shop At Etsy

The photos and content on this site are the property of All About Planners. They are not allowed to be used without permission from All About Planners.

Categories

Recent Posts

  • Annual review and goal planning for the year ahead (60 Questions to ask yourself)
  • How to use fonts and the text tool in Affinity Publisher
  • Converting a monthly calendar into a weekly spread using the TUL planner
  • Clever Fox Dotted Notebook Comparison: Original versus 2.0 Journal – which is better?
  • 30 Sections to include in your weekly planner

Disclaimer

All About Planners is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.com.

Popular Posts

  • 100 things to put in your habit tracker of your planner or bullet journal (plus free printable habit tracker)
  • Annual review and goal planning for the year ahead (60 Questions to ask yourself)
  • How to add digital planner stickers into Goodnotes (2 ways)
  • 130+ functional ideas to use blank notes pages of your planner or an empty notebook
  • Setting up a new planner: 70 Tasks to add

Printables

  • Learn How to Make Printables
  • How to Make Planner Stickers
  • Resources & Tools I Recommend

Follow Me

  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • YouTube
Privacy

Copyright © 2022 All About Planners · Theme by 17th Avenue