# Habit-Forming Habit-forming apps help consumers reach and maintain their personal goals. By [Mishal Omar](https://www.trendhunter.com/MishalO) | Published Nov 4, 2020 | Category: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/lifestyle-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/habitforming ## Key Figures - Trend score: 2.3/10 - Evidence articles: 4 ## What is the Habit-Forming trend? **Habit-Forming:** Apps are helping consumers stay on track with their personal goals by helping them form and build good habits over time. These habit-building apps range in purpose, and can be used for anything from physical fitness to achieving professional goals. ## The consumer insight behind the Habit-Forming trend When it comes to reaching personal goals, consumers often find themselves without the time or motivation to stay consistent as they juggle them with more pressing everyday responsibilities. Individuals who are serious about achieving their goals build habits and take small steps forward each day, and seek out products/services that facilitate this process. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 4 featured examples - Articles from: Aug 6, 2019 to Nov 4, 2020 - Published: Nov 4, 2020 - Patterns: [Reduction](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/reduction) - Megatrends: [Simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/simplicity) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Habit-Forming trend ### Habit-Forming Apps Apps that help consumers form and maintain good habits are becoming increasingly popular, as people seek out products and services that facilitate the process of achieving personal goals ### Motivational Coaching Apps Motivational coaching apps that encourage users to set goals and track their progress are becoming more common, providing consumers with a platform for self-improvement ### Social Habit-Building Tools Social habit-building tools that allow users to connect with friends and family for support and accountability are on the rise, promoting healthy competition and motivation ## What the Habit-Forming trend means for industry ### For Health and Wellness The health and wellness industry can benefit from the trend of habit-forming apps by creating digital tools that promote healthy lifestyle choices and support people in making lasting changes ### For Technology and Innovation The technology and innovation industry has the opportunity to create more effective habit-forming apps through the integration of AI and gamification, enhancing user engagement and motivation ### For Personal Development and Coaching The personal development and coaching industry can leverage the trend of motivational coaching apps by offering their services through digital platforms, enabling greater accessibility for users ## Workshop question How could your brand help empower its customers? ## Trend signals for Habit-Forming Trend score 2.3 out of 10, from popularity 29%, activity 32%, freshness 9%. - Popularity: 29% - Activity: 32% - Freshness: 9% ## Examples of the Habit-Forming trend 4 featured examples from Aug 6, 2019 to Nov 4, 2020. - [Healthy Habit-Building Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mywayy-app): The 'MyWayy' App Makes Breaking Habits and Building Better Ones Easier (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the mobile app development industry to create innovative habit-building apps. - [Habit-Based To-Do Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/todo-apps): Habit List's Operational Model Embraces Wellness & Stress-Free Environments (Category: Tech) Implication: As habit-forming becomes increasingly popular, developers can capitalize on this trend by creating new apps with unique features that prioritize habit development. - [Motivational Coaching Journal Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dailystate-app): The 'DailyState' App Has Users Set Goals and Journal Progress (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the mobile app industry by creating user-friendly and intuitive motivation and coaching journaling apps. - [Habit-Forming Workout Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/workoutbff): The 'WorkoutBFF' App is Focused on Building Healthy Habits (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Disruptive innovation opportunities in the fitness industry for apps that prioritize habit-building and personalized routines. ## Recent trend clusters - [Assisted Choices](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/weight-loss-medication-support) (Lifestyle) - [Storyline Sips](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/themed-drink-menus) (Lifestyle) - [Bedtime Cocoon](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/sleep-sensory-blocking) (Lifestyle) - [Source Signatures](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/oak-finish-whiskey) (Lifestyle) ## Trending in Lifestyle - [Mystery Packaging Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cow-not-laughing) - [Multi-Benefit Protein Shakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comes-in-three-flavors) - [Creator-Led Learning Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/learning-series) - [Accessible Fintech Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chequing-account) All articles: [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle)