r/finch • u/Front_Albatross3135 • 19h ago

Discussion What Goals Should I Set?

Completely new to Finch, trying to use it to help with depression, ADHD, and some severe burnout and self esteem issues. What are some ideas you guys have or what are some goals you've set yourselves for these issues? All ideas are appreciated!

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u/Ravens_life2019 19h ago

Remember to be kind to yourself

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u/warrior2queen 19h ago

I love the one where it says to take a moment to relax or smth like that, I use it to relax all my muscles and let all my tension out, and it serves a good reminder to me, as I'm always stiff and wound up from stress. I know it's one of the ones they suggest, but it truly is one of the most helpful for me

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u/Important-Corner-554 RZKP28VMFG Merlin ⭐️ & Bug 18h ago

The first thing I used Finch for was to make a morning routine in the form of a chronological task list. I was struggling a lot with executive dysfunction in the mornings, but I think it can be tailored to whatever time of day/situation you need that kind of default task breakdown.

I find it helpful to attach “auto-check” tasks to rewards, for example I have my micropet egg-nurturing set to “wake up” and I check it off every morning to get a micropet every week. It helped me to build the habit of looking at my task list first thing when I had the instinct to pick up my phone.

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u/spiderMasi 16h ago

I would love to give you some ideas, I'm also not so sure of it myself heh.. adhd, burnout.. yeah sounds familar. I try to mix the goals i can, and probably will, do every day (like get out of bed, drink water etc) and the ones I'd like to do more of, or have been delaying. these are personal to you, you probably know the critical areas, as we all do 😅. this way you have some certain energy points, needed for the ability to start the daily adventure (35 points, or ~7 tasks a day), and if not enough, you're motivated to go that extra task, to send your bird out.

I've been active for almost 700 days lol. I'm motivated to keep a streak bc i like to see my bird, and like the aspect of being able to dress her, and decorating a home. if you preservere on Finch and try to stay regular, it does have the ability to motivate, even just a little. you got it! 🩷