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How to Use Habitica to Build Habits

Habitica turns your real to-do list into an RPG β€” here's how to level up your habits.

  1. Create your avatar

    Sign up for a Habitica account and customize your own game-style avatar.

  2. Add habits, to-dos, and dailies

    Add recurring habits, one-off to-dos, and daily tasks to their own separate lists.

  3. Complete tasks to earn XP and gold

    Every completed task earns experience points and gold, leveling up your avatar over time.

  4. Team up in a party

    Invite friends to form a party, where missing shared goals can cost the whole group β€” a built-in way to keep each other accountable.

  5. Why it's useful

    It turns what can be tedious task management into an RPG-style game, so the fun of watching your character grow helps motivate steady habit-building.

Real consequences make it more than a checklist app

Unlike most habit trackers, Habitica gives skipped dailies real in-game consequences β€” your avatar loses health, and running out of health causes a setback β€” which adds a bit of stakes that a plain checkbox list does not have.

Good for group accountability

The party and guild features let you tie your habit-building to other people's, which tends to work well for habits that are hard to stick to alone, like exercise or studying, since missed goals can affect the whole group rather than just you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens if I don't finish a daily task?

Your avatar's health decreases, and if it runs out entirely, your character can suffer a setback like losing gold or a level, depending on your settings.

Is Habitica free to use?

Yes, the core features are free; special cosmetic items and pets are available through optional in-app purchases.