Yelendar offers a revolutionary approach to the traditional calendar, focusing on the cultivation of life-changing habits. Our core philosophy is rooted in the power of visual progress tracking over extended periods, aiding in habit formation and modification. Our system simultaneously hits on three laws of behavior change: Make it obvious, make it attractive, and make it satisfying.
Yelendar believes that a visual reference is crucial for habit development. While daily to-do lists and monthly calendars are helpful, a yearly calendar provides a comprehensive view of your journey, offering a rewarding perspective on year-long habit progression. This visualization serves as a motivational tool, encouraging consistency and dedication.
The process begins with users inputting their desired habits and specifying the days for tracking, ideally daily for effectiveness. Users can also set a preferred time for receiving reminder emails, ensuring they stay on track. Upon completing a habit for the day, users mark it as complete on the site.
If you haven't already marked all your habits as complete each day, Yelendar will automatically review and score your daily habit adherence every night at midnight. Our system will assign a color-coded grading scale: dark green for perfect adherence, light green for minor misses, yellow for significant misses, and red for failure to follow through. This immediate feedback allows users to visually assess their consistency and areas needing improvement.
Yelendar integrates a journaling feature, enabling users to document daily thoughts and feelings. This personal record is invaluable for understanding the emotional and mental journey accompanying habit changes. Users can retrospectively analyze their entries, correlating their emotional states with their habit performance.
As the year progresses, Yelendar offers a bird's-eye view of your entire habit-building journey. This overarching perspective provides insights into patterns, successes, and challenges, facilitating a deeper understanding of personal growth and habit sustainability.
In summary, Yelendar is more than just a calendar; it's a transformative tool designed to guide and support individuals on their journey to better habits and, consequently, a better life. It combines the power of visualization, consistent tracking, emotional reflection, and long-term overview to create a unique and effective approach to personal development.