What's New

We're now offering Goal Tracking by Mail. You can capture your progress toward Lift goals by filling out a simple paper star chart and sending it in to Lift HQ.

Download the official Lift star chart from our blog (http://blog.lift.do) and follow the instructions at the bottom of the release notes to learn how to use this feature.

What follows is a brief background on why and how we built this feature.

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We designed Lift to be a universal tool to support any goal. This includes supporting any person, no matter what software they use or in this case do not use. Today is the first day that we can support people without regular access to the Internet. If that's you, you'll love Goal Tracking by Mail.

How did we go about designing our first non-software feature? Well, the same way we go about designing any feature at Lift.

We include a design session at our weekly Monday meeting. Feature owners give a quick presentation of design options, everyone else on the team shares their feedback/ideas and then we vote for the winning design.

We like to follow a rule of looking at 3-4 different designs for any one feature before making a final decision. This helps us think more deeply about the feature, its implementation and the pain point we’re solving.

You can see the early designs on our blog (a star chart, an advent-like calendar with chocolates, a Seinfeld Don't Break the Chain chart, and finally, a clear, simple, sticker chart).

Instructions: How to Use Goal Tracking by Mail

1. Download and print the form: http://bit.ly/liftbymailform.
2. Write in the habits you want to achieve in the left-hand column.
3. Check off the box when you’ve completed a habit.
4. Once you’ve filled out a week’s worth of check-ins, send in your form and a self-addressed stamped envelope to:

Lift Luddites
℅ Erin Frey
760 Market Street
5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94102

Please allow 6-10 business days for processing of Props & Comments.

Have a great day and a better tomorrow,
Tony, Jon, Matt, Erin, Alicia, Matt & Amanda

PS: the release also has bug fixes.

App Description

Lift provides goal tracking, progress visualization, reminders and motivational support.

=== Features ===

☆ Mark your progress with a single tap.
☆ See your progress visualized.
☆ Get support from your friends.
☆ Try to beat your best streak.

=== Success Stories ===

“I lost 8 pounds with the Four-Hour Body diet. Then earned Vietnamese & Italian. The crucial thing is that I have been able to increase the consistency of habits that make me happier & healthier. Lift is a sticker chart for the iPhone age.” ~ Robin A

“I've finished reading two books, and am on my third with the Read habit. I'm saving money with the Don't buy coffee, Bring lunch to work, and the Cook dinner habits. I've kept off the 30lbs I lost earlier this year with the Crunches, Pushup(s), No sweets, and 10k steps habits. And have improved my relationship with my wife with the Tell my wife I love her, and the Make coffee for my wife habits – it's the little easy things that can make the difference over time.” ~ Augie S

“I've been consistently flossing for the first time in my life. Developing reading and exercising habits now. Lift has been a great app for keeping myself accountable and to make sure I'm using my time wisely.” ~ Jonathan F

=== Tips ===

Lift works through positive reinforcement. If you can do something once, we can help you do it three times. If you can do it seven times, we can help you turn it into a habit. When you join Lift, choose habits that are most important to you and then set yourself the goal of making it through seven days. We'll help you take it from there.

For more visit http://blog.lift.do. Send feedback to feedback@lift.do.

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