Guides and advice.

Long reads on what the research into habits actually shows, stories from people who kept a habit going, and honest comparisons with other habit trackers.

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    No 04 · Habit science

    How Habits Become Automatic

    Repeating an action is different from doing it automatically. Learn how habit cues work and what a habit tracker can and cannot measure.

    6 min read · Aug 2026

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    No 05 · Habit science

    How Long Does It Take To Form A Habit?

    Habit formation takes time and varies widely. Understand the 21- and 66-day claims, what the studies measured, and how to plan your own habit.

    8 min read · Aug 2026

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    No 07 · Guide

    How To Start A Small Habit You Can Repeat

    Choose a small, repeatable action, set a realistic goal and review what gets in the way. Practical examples with the limits of the research.

    6 min read · Aug 2026

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    No 08 · Field notes

    Habits And Willpower: Make Starting Easier

    Make habits easier to start with reliable cues and less setup. What self-control research supports, and why willpower is not a simple fuel tank.

    4 min read · Aug 2026

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    No 09 · Habit science

    What Happens When You Miss A Day Of A Habit?

    One missed day does not erase your progress. Learn what the research found, how to resume and how to plan days off in HabitKit.

    8 min read · Aug 2026

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    No 10 · Guide

    When Is The Best Time To Start A New Habit?

    You do not need to wait for January to start a habit. Choose a workable cue and small action, and understand what fresh-start research actually shows.

    7 min read · Aug 2026

  • No 13 · Comparison

    The 6 Best Habit Tracker Apps In 2026, Compared

    HabitKit, Streaks, Habitify, Habitica, TickTick and Daylio side by side: what each does best, where each falls short, what they cost and where they run.

    20 min read · Oct 2026

  • No 14 · Comparison

    HabitKit Vs Streaks: Which Habit Tracker Fits You

    Streaks costs $5.99 once, lives on every Apple device and completes habits from Apple Health. HabitKit draws each habit as a year grid and runs on iPhone and Android.

    7 min read · Oct 2026

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