Friday, December 7, 2012

Tracking and Motivation: Daily Tracker, Way of Life, and Promodoro

It can sometimes be tricky to motivate myself, particularly under circumstances where I don't have an external structure to keep me focused on finishing (or even starting) a task. For example, if I'm working on an art project, I am the only person who is going to hold myself accountable, and it can be easy to let things slide. So, in an effort to make the most of my free time, I've been experimenting with various apps and other methods which can impose a little bit of structure on personal endeavors.

I've previously mentioned using List Master as a method of tracking expenses and other personal stats. While I still find that app very useful (particularly because it is highly customizable), I have been experimenting with apps that allow me to track my progress in a somewhat more sophisticated fashion.

Daily Tracker is, essentially, a one-size-fits-all app that allows a person to track various aspects of their lives. Though there are many apps which enable users to track their progress in various endeavors (for example, a dedicated fitness tracker or finance tracker), Daily Tracker allows you to create and customize a variety of lists (with different settings and list types), which can allow you to organize and track different aspects of your life. The tracker can function as a timer, a checklist, a notebook, or a more traditional list, depending on the parameters you set.