mostly done is still done
A habit tracker for people learning that good enough really is good enough.
Perfectionism tells you that 6 out of 7 days is a failure, not a success. Most habit trackers agree — they show you the one day you missed, not the six you showed up. That's not motivation. That's reinforcement of the exact thinking you're trying to unlearn.
mostly is built around the idea that 4 out of 7 is the goal, not the floor. Hit your target and the app says "Goal reached." It will never tell you that you could have done more.
The problem
- All-or-nothing thinking turns every missed day into total failure.
- Daily scorekeeping feeds perfectionism. The number becomes the obsession, not the habit.
- Other apps celebrate "perfect weeks," reinforcing the idea that anything less isn't worth celebrating.
- The fear of losing progress can make you dread the very habits you're trying to build.
How mostly helps
The name says it all
mostly. Not perfectly. Not completely. mostly. 4 out of 7 days is the goal, and when you hit it, you're done. Not "almost there." Done.
No perfect week badges
There's no special reward for 7/7. Doing 4/7 and doing 7/7 get the same celebration. Because 4 was always enough.
Rest days are the plan
With a 4/7 target, you have 3 planned rest days every week. They're not gaps in your record. They're part of the design. Like the gold in Kintsugi, the gaps make it beautiful.
No comparison, no competition
No leaderboards, no social features, no way to compare yourself to others. Your habits are yours alone.
An honest note
If you grew up being told nothing was ever good enough — whether from school, family, or culture — you know how deep perfectionism runs. mostly won't fix that. It's one small space in your life where "mostly" is celebrated, not criticized.
FAQ
What is the best habit tracker for perfectionists?
Usually, one that does not reward perfect weeks. mostly is built so 4 out of 7 can be the full goal, not second place.
How can I track habits without all-or-nothing thinking?
Use a system with planned rest days and no "one bad day erased it" logic. That keeps one missed day from turning into a story about failure.
Does mostly reward perfect weeks?
No. Hitting your target is enough. There is no extra status for doing 7 out of 7 when your goal was lower.
Ready to try a kinder approach?
Weekly targets, not daily pressure. Free on the App Store.
