Ditch the February resolution slump with this habit-tracking powerhouse

Homescreen Heroes: Habitify turns fleeting New Year's goals into permanent lifestyle changes

04 Jan 2026, 21:00 · TechRadar

Features By Paul Hatton published 4 January 2026

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It’s January 2026, and that means conversation about eating and merriment has been replaced with talk of exercising, losing weight, and getting back on track. The festive season ends almost as soon as it began, with the new year rolling around quicker than many of us would like.

This time of the year is unique in that it makes many of us wonder what we’re doing with our lives and whether we’re making the best choices. We ask questions like: Am I eating too much junk food? Do I drink too much alcohol? Could I read more books? Do I get enough sleep?

These are important questions that represent the beginnings of resolutions that help us think differently and therefore do differently. The problem is that most New Year's resolutions have been jettisoned by the time it’s February. That’s why we need an app like Habitify.

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Habitify has helped over 2.5 million people build better habits and, in turn, build a better life. By harnessing the transformative power of habits, Habitify helps you streamline your everyday routines and achieve your goals. It’s a powerful promise that entices many, but how effective is it really? I dive into the app to see what Habitify offers and whether it could make your resolutions stick.

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Tailor-made habits

Habitify lets you create good habits as well as break bad ones. Good habits include things like meditating, reading, running, and journaling, while bad habits include smoking, overeating, nail biting, and having too much screen time. The app provides a range of presets, but it’s also possible to create your own custom habit by entering the details manually or by using AI prompts.

Coming up with effective habits requires some self-reflection. Think about the parts of your life that could do with a bit of attention. It might relate to health, fitness, mind, mood, career, or study. Whatever it is, make sure you’re committed to doing something about it before you begin.

Once you've set up your habits, it’s time to add them to specific ‘areas’. This is one of the most innovative and helpful parts of the Habitify app. Areas can relate to times of the day, such as the morning, afternoon, or evening, but can also center around specific places like the gym, the swimming pool, or that morning walk to work. By grouping related habits, you’ll know exactly what habits you need to focus on at different times of the day or when you’re in specific locations. It also helps keep your list of habits decluttered.

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