# Analog Habit-Reinforcing Pads The 'better.' Pad Encourages Better Habits in a Simple Way By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-02-04 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/better-pad References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2019/02/04/a-tear-off-mini-calendar-to-help-you-keep-resolutions/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1195998032/better-make-100?ref=dxvmmr) The 'better.' pad is a simple, effective way to help reinforce and/or build a habit by focusing on the conditioning process instead of the end goal. The paper pad is focused on the agreed upon standard that it takes roughly 21 days to form a habit and allows users to commit to one before tearing off a sheet each day that is characterized by an increasing number and concentric circle. This helps to bring about a physical way to visualize your process instead of simply relying on yourself and/or an app, which don't offer any kind of tactile feedback for users to appreciate. The 'better.' pad is the design work of Fabio Castellanos and Natalia Szabla for the7thFl and comes as a very timely stationery creation given the prominence of resolutions around this time of year. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 76% | Activity: 76% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Health](https://www.trendhunter.com/health) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Analog Habit Reinforcement:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of physical tools that aid in habit formation and reinforcement. - **Visualizing Process:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating products that provide a tangible way to visualize progress and milestones. - **Tactile Feedback:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing technology or products that incorporate tactile feedback for a more immersive user experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Stationery:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the stationery industry by creating products that encourage and facilitate habit formation. - **Productivity Tools:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the development of productivity tools that integrate visual progress tracking and tactile feedback. - **Personal Development:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the personal development industry by offering tools and products that aid in habit formation and self-improvement. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Habit-Building Wearable Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/day-one-tracker.md) - [Habit Tracking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habit-card.md) - [Habit-Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beebetter.md) - [Habit Tracking Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habit-pulse.md) - [Digital Habit Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habby.md) - [Routine Building Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habits-tracker.md) - [Habit Building Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snaphab.md) - [Visual Habit Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/color-your-habit.md) - [Digital Habit Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habit-tracker-pro.md)