Daily Wellness Habit Checker & Score Calculator

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Daily Check-In

Wellness Habit
Checker & Score

Track 40+ daily habits across 7 pillars of wellbeing. Get an instant personalised wellness score, identify gaps, and build the routines that genuinely move the needle.

7 Pillars
40+ Habits
100 Max Score
~4 min to complete
— Daily Check-In
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Sleep & Recovery

Quality rest is the foundation of all wellness

0/20 pts
Slept 7–9 hours last night
Adults need 7–9 hours for optimal cognitive function, hormone regulation, and immune health. Consistent sleep timing matters as much as duration.
+4 pts
Screen-free 30 min before bed
Blue light suppresses melatonin production. A screen-free wind-down improves sleep onset and REM sleep quality.
+3 pts
Consistent sleep/wake time (±30 min)
Circadian rhythm consistency is linked to better mood, metabolism, and cardiovascular health, even on weekends.
+3 pts
Cool, dark sleeping environment
Ideal sleep temperature is 16–19°C (60–67°F). Blackout curtains and a cool room significantly deepen sleep stages.
+2 pts
No caffeine after 2pm
Caffeine has a half-life of ~5–7 hours. Afternoon caffeine measurably reduces total sleep time and deep sleep percentage.
+2 pts
Woke feeling refreshed (not groggy)
Morning alertness is a subjective but powerful indicator of sleep quality. Chronic grogginess may signal sleep apnea, poor sleep hygiene, or deficiencies.
+2 pts
Relaxing pre-sleep routine (reading, stretching, journaling)
A calming ritual signals your nervous system to downshift from fight-or-flight into rest-and-digest mode, shortening sleep onset.
+2 pts
No alcohol within 3 hours of bed
Alcohol disrupts REM sleep and increases night waking. Even 1–2 drinks reduce sleep quality measurably.
+2 pts
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Movement & Exercise

Physical activity is medicine for body and mind

0/20 pts
30+ minutes of intentional exercise
WHO recommends 150–300 min/week of moderate activity. Any form counts — walking, swimming, yoga, cycling, lifting.
+4 pts
Reached 8,000+ steps today
Research shows 8,000–10,000 steps/day is associated with reduced all-cause mortality, heart disease, and diabetes risk.
+3 pts
Broke up prolonged sitting (every 60–90 min)
Sitting for >8 hours/day increases mortality risk independently of exercise. Short movement breaks every 90 min counter this.
+3 pts
Included strength or resistance training
Strength training 2–3×/week preserves muscle mass, boosts metabolism, and reduces injury risk as we age.
+3 pts
Stretched or did mobility work
Even 5–10 min of stretching daily improves flexibility, reduces injury risk, and lowers cortisol levels.
+2 pts
Spent time outdoors / in nature
Time in natural settings reduces cortisol, blood pressure, and anxiety. Even 20 min outdoors has measurable mental health benefits.
+2 pts
Used stairs over elevator / walked instead of driving
Accumulating incidental movement throughout the day (NEAT) significantly contributes to overall calorie expenditure and metabolic health.
+2 pts
Listened to body — rested on a rest day
Adequate recovery is as important as training. Overtraining without recovery leads to injury, fatigue, and hormonal disruption.
+1 pt
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Nutrition & Eating Habits

Food is information for every cell in your body

0/20 pts
Ate at least 5 servings of vegetables & fruit
Diets rich in plant foods are associated with 26% lower heart disease risk, reduced cancer rates, and better gut microbiome diversity.
+4 pts
Avoided ultra-processed foods today
Ultra-processed foods (chips, packaged snacks, fast food) are linked to obesity, depression, and all-cause mortality in large cohort studies.
+3 pts
Ate mindfully (no screens during meals)
Distracted eating leads to 25% higher calorie intake. Mindful eating improves satiety, digestion, and relationship with food.
+3 pts
Included quality protein with each meal
Adequate protein (0.8–1.6g/kg/day) maintains muscle mass, regulates appetite, and stabilises blood sugar throughout the day.
+3 pts
Limited added sugar intake
WHO recommends less than 10% of daily calories from added sugar (ideally <5%). Excess sugar drives inflammation, insulin resistance, and mood swings.
+2 pts
Ate breakfast or broke fast intentionally
Whether you eat breakfast or fast intentionally — the key is that the choice was deliberate, not skipped due to stress or rushing.
+2 pts
Included healthy fats (avocado, nuts, olive oil, oily fish)
Omega-3s and monounsaturated fats support brain health, reduce systemic inflammation, and protect cardiovascular function.
+2 pts
Took any supplements as prescribed/planned
Consistency with intentional supplementation (vitamin D, magnesium, omega-3, etc.) is more important than perfection.
+1 pt
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Hydration

Every system in your body depends on water

0/10 pts
Drank 2–3 litres of water today
Adequate hydration is essential for energy, cognition, kidney function, and skin health. Even mild dehydration (1–2%) impairs focus and mood.
+4 pts
Started the day with a glass of water
After 7–9 hours of sleep, your body is mildly dehydrated. Drinking water first thing kick-starts metabolism and rehydrates cells.
+3 pts
Limited sugary drinks, juice & soda
Liquid calories are poorly regulated by the brain's satiety signals. Replacing sugary drinks with water or herbal tea has outsized health benefits.
+2 pts
Drank herbal tea or electrolyte-rich drink
Herbal teas provide anti-inflammatory compounds. Electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium) are critical after exercise or sweating.
+1 pt
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Mental & Emotional Wellness

Your mental health is the root of your wellbeing

0/15 pts
Practiced mindfulness, meditation, or deep breathing (5+ min)
Even 5 minutes of mindfulness daily lowers cortisol, reduces amygdala reactivity, and improves emotional regulation over time.
+4 pts
Journaled, reflected, or expressed gratitude
Gratitude journaling for 5 min/day is shown in RCTs to increase positive affect, reduce symptoms of depression, and improve sleep quality.
+3 pts
Managed a stressful moment calmly
Emotional resilience — pausing before reacting, using breathing techniques, or reframing — is a trainable skill that protects long-term mental health.
+3 pts
Did something enjoyable or restorative for yourself
Intentional leisure — reading, creative hobbies, music, cooking — activates the brain's default mode network and is crucial for preventing burnout.
+3 pts
Avoided doomscrolling and news overload
Excessive negative news consumption is a well-documented driver of anxiety and helplessness. Setting intentional limits protects mental energy.
+2 pts
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Social Connection

Relationships are a core pillar of human health

0/10 pts
Had a meaningful conversation with someone
Research from Harvard's 80-year study on adult development found that relationship quality is the single strongest predictor of happiness and health.
+4 pts
Reached out to a friend or family member
Proactively nurturing relationships is linked to lower rates of loneliness, depression, and cognitive decline. A text, call, or visit all count.
+3 pts
Did something kind or helpful for someone else
Acts of generosity activate the brain's reward circuits (dopamine/oxytocin), reduce stress, and create a strong sense of meaning and connection.
+2 pts
Maintained healthy boundaries in a relationship
Healthy boundaries — saying no when needed, managing energy-draining relationships — are fundamental to long-term mental wellbeing.
+1 pt
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Digital Wellness

Intentional tech use protects attention and wellbeing

0/5 pts
Kept total screen time under personal daily limit
Setting and meeting a personalised screen time goal — even imperfectly — is associated with better sleep, focus, and wellbeing.
+2 pts
Had at least 1 hour fully phone-free
Periods without phone access significantly improve sustained attention, reduce anxiety, and increase presence in real-world interactions.
+2 pts
Didn't check phone first thing after waking up
Checking your phone within 10 min of waking puts your brain into reactive mode. Starting with a phone-free routine protects morning cognition and mood.
+1 pt
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