Many of us record our data manually. This allows collecting data that cannot be recorded with automated tools and often plays an important role for our self-management. What are the motivations for active self-tracking? What are the current practices, and how could they be improved?
Examples for manual tracking / Recording data that cannot be measured with sensors
- Nutrition tracking
- Mood
- Behavior
- Finances
- Body Measurement
- Journaling
- Getting random samples
- Collecting Data from various sources in a spreadsheet
Motivations
- Self Management -> Reminder
- What are the feedback loops
- Confrontation
Popular Tools
- Way of Life
- Reporter
- Track’n’Share
- Tic Trac
- Lift
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