One target for a routine or a measurable goal
A Repeating Target can be a simple commitment, such as journaling, or include an objective measured by a supported metric. You do not have to invent a number for every habit. Older versions may use the terms Routines and Goals.
- Repeat an activity daily, weekly or monthly.
- Add an objective when a quantity helps define progress.
- Schedule activities and choose reminders that fit your day.
- Use completion and progress views to review the period.
Personal tracking and habits work together
A user-defined metric records a value; a Target defines what you want to do with it. For example, a personal water-intake measure might use glasses as its unit. The repeating target adds the rhythm and your chosen objective.
Use a realistic example from your own routine. A short walk after lunch or a weekly planning session is easier to review when the action is specific. The website examples are planning illustrations, not prescribed health targets.
Review and adjust the next week
Compare the plan with completion. If an activity repeatedly goes unfinished, reconsider its timing, size or frequency. Keep a note of relevant context rather than treating every missed day as the same problem.
Free includes a limited number of active targets; Plus extends target capacity. Check the current offer in the app.
Questions
How is a habit different from a challenge?
A Repeating Target follows a daily, weekly or monthly rhythm. A Challenge has a fixed start and end with a required objective and can be shared.
Do all habits need automatic tracking?
No. Some activities can be marked complete, and user-defined metrics support manual records for measures that are not supplied by Apple Health.