How to Build a Simple Habit Tracker in Asana (Without Overcomplicating It)
If you’ve been meaning to get more consistent with your habits—but your brain instantly goes “ugh, one more thing to track” 😩—this one’s for you.
You don’t need another complicated app or fancy spreadsheet. You can actually track your habits right inside Asana, using the same tool you already use to manage your business (or your life).
Here’s how to set it up step-by-step — no perfectionism required.
Step 1: Create a New Project in Asana
Start by creating a new project in Asana and naming it something like “Habit Tracker” or “Daily Routines.”
You can use List view if you prefer to check things off one by one, or Board view if you like dragging tasks between columns. Either works — it’s all about what feels right for your brain.
Step 2: Add Sections for Different Areas of Your Life
Next, create sections to organize your habits by theme. For example:
💪 Health
🏡 Home
💫 Personal Growth
💼 Work
You can make these as broad or specific as you want — the goal is to give structure to your habits without making it overwhelming.
Step 3: Add Your Habits as Tasks
Under each section, add tasks for the habits you want to track. Think small and realistic:
Take vitamins
Drink 8 glasses of water
Read before bed
Go for a short walk
Tidy the kitchen
Each task becomes a little daily promise to yourself — and that dopamine hit when you check it off? So satisfying.
Step 4: Set Recurring Due Dates
Once your habits are listed, set each one to repeat on whatever schedule works best: daily, weekly, or specific days.
This way, Asana automatically regenerates each task — no need to rebuild your list every week. It’s low effort and high reward.
Step 5: Add a “Check-In” Reminder
Here’s the step most people skip:
Create one recurring task that simply says, “Check in on my Habit Tracker.”
That’s your cue to open the project and review your habits. It keeps you from relying on memory to remember the thing that helps you remember things. 😅
Why This Works So Well
Asana’s habit tracker approach works because it:
✅ Fits into the tool you already use daily
✅ Reduces mental clutter (no extra app needed)
✅ Gives you visible progress and motivation
✅ Keeps your goals organized right beside your business or personal projects
It’s simple, customizable, and — honestly — weirdly satisfying to check off every day.
TL;DR: The Gentle Way to Track Habits in Asana
Create a new “Habit Tracker” project
Make sections for areas like Health, Home, and Personal
Add your habits as recurring tasks
Include one reminder task to “check in” on your tracker
That’s it. Simple, repeatable, and flexible enough to grow with you.
Want My Ready-Made Habit Tracker Template?
If you’d rather skip the setup and start using a done-for-you version, you’ll find my Habit Tracker Template (plus other systems for your personal life) inside my Personal Asana Templates Bundle.
Inside, you’ll get pre-built projects for:
Habits and routines
Content planning
Client and lead management
Business systems and more
👉 Get the Personal Templates Bundle here and start organizing your habits and your life — in one beautiful, functional workspace.
