# Habit-Changing Apps This App Encourages Users to Develop Productive Habits By Katherine Pendrill | Published 2015-10-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/productive-habits References: [betalist](http://betalist.com/startups/selfism) & [groapp](http://groapp.com/evolve-yourself.html) 'Selfism' is a new app that encourages users to [develop productive habits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habit-pulse). According to recent scientific research, it takes about 66 days for the average person to develop a new habit. Because it takes such a great deal of time to change one's routine, this app helps users focus on developing the most productive habits. Since [building meaningless habits is counter-productive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habitgo), Selfism encourages users to focus on more specific goals. The app focuses on [nine productive habits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habit-tracking-apps) that can help an individual change their daily routine. These nine habits include basic tasks such as reading a book instead of watching a movie or waking up earlier than usual. The idea is that focusing on these particular habits can help an individual improve their lifestyle. Selfism provides a unique way for individuals to develop new habits. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.3/10 - Popularity: 64% | Activity: 88% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Habit-forming Apps:** Apps that help users form habits that can positively impact their lifestyle and productivity. - **Goal-oriented Apps:** Apps that help users focus on specific goals rather than meaningless habits. - **Behavioral Change Apps:** Apps that encourage users to make long-term changes to their behavior for better routines. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile App Development:** Developing habit-forming apps that can drive user adoption and engagement. - **Health and Wellness:** Integrating habit-forming apps into wellness programs to help individuals achieve their goals. - **Corporate Training:** Using goal-oriented apps to improve employee productivity and encourage healthy habits. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Habit-Tracking Productivity Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bestselfapp.md) - [Simplified Habit Tracking](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ihabits.md) - [Habit Tracking Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lahabit.md) - [Focused Habit Trackers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/singlehabit.md) - [Psychology-Based Habit Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doabl-app.md) - [Science-Based Habit Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/addictedhabits.md) - [Habit Building Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snaphab.md) - [Efficient Micro Habit Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-habits.md) - [Habit Tracker Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/habitscroll.md)