Notion Habit Tracker: Build a Simple System You’ll Stick With

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Notion Habit Tracker: Build a Simple System You'll Stick With

You don't need a sprawling dashboard to track habits in Notion. A tiny, well-named database and a weekly review beat complexity every time.

Related: Learn how to build habits that stick and discover other habit tracking tools that complement Notion.

The 80/20 of a Notion Habit Tracker

Create one database called Habits with four core properties:

  • Habit (Title): the action (e.g., "Read 10 pages")
  • Date (Date): the day you attempted it
  • Done (Checkbox): did it happen?
  • Score (Formula): converts checkmarks to numbers for rollups

Handy starter formulas

Daily score:

// if Done, count 1. else 0
if(prop("Done"), 1, 0)

Weekly completion rate (inside a Week view grouped by week):

round(100 * sum(prop("Score")) / length(prop("Score")))

Views to add:

  • Today (filter Date is today)
  • Week (filter Date is within past week. group by Week)
  • Monthly Review (group by Habit. show sum of Score)

Make It Frictionless (So You Keep Using It)

  • Do it fast: Logging should take <10 seconds. Duplicate yesterday's row. Change the date. Tick the box.
  • Review weekly: On Sundays, scan the Week view, note success rate, and choose one habit to simplify.
  • Reward streaks, not perfection: A 70–80% week is progress.

Where Lazy Otter Fits

Notion shines for reflection and trends. A dedicated app makes daily tracking effortless. Lazy Otter on iPhone gives you ultra-quick check-ins, streaks, and gentle nudges-perfect for capturing the moment. Use it during the day, then reconcile to Notion in your weekly review so your Notion stays clean and insightful. Try Lazy Otter here: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/lazy-otter-habit-tracker/id6747927253?platform=iphone

Keep It Tiny, Keep It Going

Start with three habits, one database, and one weekly review ritual. When it feels automatic, add one more habit-never before. Your system stays simple, your data stays readable, and your habits actually happen.

Ready to build your Notion habit tracker? Start with tiny habits that stick and learn how to track progress effectively.