To make your life easier, BetterYou helps log time automatically through time on apps and location based logging. But sometimes you read physical books or meditate or workout at home without an app.
If that sounds like you, check out our Manual Entry options!
Manual Entry allows you to input data manually instead of relying only on our automated logging methods. With the BetterYou app, you can now manually record your progress in over 6 categories: Workout, Learning, Meditation, Reading, Talk Time, Spiritual Practice, and any Custom Goals. This allows for flexibility in how you record and review progress, tailored to your specific needs and preferences. Manual logging can be valuable for its simplicity, personal touch, and the mindfulness it brings to monitoring your progress.
All of our logging methods allow Manual Entry. To set up your goals properly, follow these steps:
Select the teal plus button in the upper right-hand corner to open the list of goals you can add.
Select the goal you desire.
For existing BetterYou Goals, you can simply tap on Logging Method to access the modal for logging options.
For custom goals, you will need to fill out the Goal Name and Action before accessing the Logging Method modal.
Yes/No - Days per week: This method allows you to easily mark tasks as complete. Start by setting the number of days you plan to work on this goal and then tap 'Save Changes'. In the example provided, to log progress on a specific day, simply tap on that day, and a teal check mark will appear. To remove a progress entry, tap the teal check mark again.
Yes/No - Days per week + Times per day: Similar to the method before, to log progress for each day, first select the number of days you plan to work towards your goal. Then, check the box labeled "Multiple times per day" to set the frequency of your progress entries. In the example provided, if you choose to work on your goal every day of the week (7 days) and log progress 8 times a day, you can add entries throughout the day. Once you reach your daily goal, a teal check mark will appear. To remove a progress entry, simply tap the minus button.
Time-Based: This method logs the time you spend on a task throughout the week and supports both automatic and manual logging. Auto-logging is available for existing BetterYou goals through screen time screenshots, but does not apply to custom goals. For manual logging, go to the details screen of your goal to add or subtract progress time.
Location Auto-Logging: This method logs your visits throughout the week and supports both automatic and manual logging. To use it, first add a location to your goal. Whenever you spend more than 15 minutes at this location, the app will automatically record your visit and update your progress. If you visit an unregistered location, you can manually add that location and log your visit in the app.
Sleep Goal and Steps Goal are not available for manual logging. We base the success of this health habit on the mobile device or wearable information synced to BetterYou.