for the ones who need the chain to do the pushing
Goal
Set up a 7-day study tracker and run one weekly review that keeps the chain alive.
Source principle
A visible habit tracker turns consistency into a game where the reward is not breaking the chain. : from Atomic Habits by James Clear.
The plan
- 🎯MonPick 3 study habits (25-min block, 5-min review, 1 flashcard set).
- 📐MonDraw a 7×3 grid on paper, tape it where you'll see it daily.
- ✂️MonDefine each habit's 2-min version. Even a bad day earns an X.
- ✖️DailyMark an X for each habit done. Never miss twice on the same row.
- 🔍WedMid-week check: any row with two blanks? Shrink the habit.
- 🔄FriIf you missed twice, swap the habit for a smaller one, no shame.
- 🔢SunCount the boxes, tally out of 21.
- 🔎SunIdentify any 'missed twice' pattern. Name the trigger, not the failure.
- 🗓️SunPlan next week's 3 habits. Drop or shrink any that missed twice.
- 🎁SunClaim the reward if you hit ≥18 of 21.
Reward
Sunday tally + a planned reward for hitting ≥18 of 21 boxes