# Newbee **URL:** https://forum.beeminder.com/c/newbee/42.md [Latest](https://forum.beeminder.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.beeminder.com/categories.md) --- ## [About the Newbee category](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/about-the-newbee-category/650)
**Author:** [@dreev](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/dreev)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [April 2, 2015, 5:31pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/about-the-newbee-category/650 "2015-04-02T17:31:41Z")
This category is for guides and tips and FAQs for Newbees! It's extremely valuable for us to answer seemingly naive questions because we learn so much about how to make Beeminder less confusing and off-putting to newbees… --- ## [Seasoned Pro's advice on water tracking](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/seasoned-pros-advice-on-water-tracking/12833)
**Author:** [@baronvonchickenpants](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/baronvonchickenpants)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 8, 2026, 9:32am UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/seasoned-pros-advice-on-water-tracking/12833 "2026-09-08T09:32:44Z")
Hi all, Before I blunder in and make a mess of my new goal I thought I’d quicky ask if any of you Beeminder experts have some advice. Looking to start Beeminding water intake. Firstly, since this is a Daily thing I do… --- ## [which value into data entry field? increment or binary y/n 1/0?](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/which-value-into-data-entry-field-increment-or-binary-y-n-1-0/12804)
**Author:** [@sds](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/sds)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2026, 5:47am UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/which-value-into-data-entry-field-increment-or-binary-y-n-1-0/12804 "2026-07-08T05:47:34Z")
Hello, Could someone help me with orientation? For a task I want to do 3 times per week (3/7) - what value do I enter in the field to enter my data daily? “1” for “I did the thing today”? (as I saw explained in a docs… --- ## [Can I show the needed ordinate value for upcoming days on the graph?](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/can-i-show-the-needed-ordinate-value-for-upcoming-days-on-the-graph/12801)
**Author:** [@shaidil](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/shaidil)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2026, 1:13pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/can-i-show-the-needed-ordinate-value-for-upcoming-days-on-the-graph/12801 "2026-06-24T13:13:02Z")
Preface: This is potentially a silly goose question and I’m missing something obvious. Please help. :slight\_smile: Example of what I’m wrestling with: Goal has data points as natural numbers. I am a genius and I put m… --- ## [Graph zoom and pan?](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/graph-zoom-and-pan/12755)
**Author:** [@joemjr2](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/joemjr2)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 15, 2026, 12:33am UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/graph-zoom-and-pan/12755 "2026-04-15T00:33:58Z")
When I zoom in on a graph (by clicking the “+” icon), it does indeed zoom in, but it always zooms to the center of the graph. It cuts off the upper right part of the graph, which has the most recent data, and what I’m m… --- ## [Gym 5x](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/gym-5x/12713)
**Author:** [@josh007](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/josh007)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2026, 1:19pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/gym-5x/12713 "2026-02-05T13:19:51Z")
Hey y’all, Loving beeminder and my new favourite mode of procrastination is looking up creative ways to create goals on beeminder XD Rn, I’m using the focusmate integration and loving it. I consistently get 5 hours of … --- ## [how do i set up goals using opal?](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/how-do-i-set-up-goals-using-opal/12711)
**Author:** [@gchang00](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/gchang00)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [February 4, 2026, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/how-do-i-set-up-goals-using-opal/12711 "2026-02-04T16:20:06Z")
I use opal to track and limit my screentime. I would like to use it to track my screentime and actually work to reduce my overall screentime. opal works great but I like to see quantifiable numbers which I can’t get from… --- ## [A Goal with Goal Date in \< 7 days](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/a-goal-with-goal-date-in-7-days/12685)
**Author:** [@hgarg](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/hgarg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2026, 11:19am UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/a-goal-with-goal-date-in-7-days/12685 "2026-01-03T11:19:52Z")
Hello, (New Year Greetings everyone) Besides the longer term goals, I’ve found beeminder to be handy on short goals that last for one and only one (long) weekend. e.g. getting started on a new skill. However, the goals… --- ## [Beemind for Reading (without self-reporting), is it Possible?](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/beemind-for-reading-without-self-reporting-is-it-possible/12651)
**Author:** [@snakermon](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/snakermon)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [December 10, 2025, 5:25am UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/beemind-for-reading-without-self-reporting-is-it-possible/12651 "2025-12-10T05:25:23Z")
Beeminder beginner here. I’m wondering if there is any way to track book reading automatically? Digital / ebooks, not physical ones. It appears StoryGraph is all self-reported. I tend to read in Apple Books, with .epub… --- ## [Best way to set up procrastinated tasks](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/best-way-to-set-up-procrastinated-tasks/12558)
**Author:** [@gd456tr2](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/gd456tr2)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2025, 2:08am UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/best-way-to-set-up-procrastinated-tasks/12558 "2025-10-20T02:08:01Z")
Hi, Newbee here. I have 5 separate tasks with each having 3-5 subtasks that I want to get done over the next 1-2 weeks. These are 1 time tasks. However, these are tasks that I have procrastinated many times and now I … --- ## [Logging time spent not snacking, curbing snack habits](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/logging-time-spent-not-snacking-curbing-snack-habits/12550)
**Author:** [@amy](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/amy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 7, 2025, 3:05pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/logging-time-spent-not-snacking-curbing-snack-habits/12550 "2025-10-07T15:05:04Z")
Hi there, I am new here. I have a habit of snacking throughout the day, it’s terrible for my teeth. Anywho, initially I made a beeminder to not eat whilst standing (as I would snack a lot whilst cruising the kitchen) bu… --- ## [From counter on apple watch to beeminder - impossible?](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/from-counter-on-apple-watch-to-beeminder-impossible/12544)
**Author:** [@amy](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/amy)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 2, 2025, 4:10am UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/from-counter-on-apple-watch-to-beeminder-impossible/12544 "2025-10-02T04:10:48Z")
Hi! I’ve just set a Beeminder goal to snack less, so I’m counting my snacks. Is there a way for me to count (tally) on my Apple Watch, which then automatically gets added to Beeminder? So if I’m in the kitchen eating a … --- ## [At a glance view of goals that shows commitment](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/at-a-glance-view-of-goals-that-shows-commitment/12463)
**Author:** [@hgarg](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/hgarg)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2025, 7:05pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/at-a-glance-view-of-goals-that-shows-commitment/12463 "2025-07-08T19:05:39Z")
Hello, The view on https://www.beeminder.com/username whether collapsed/expanded shows the goal name, urgency, recent data. It doesn’t however show you the current commitment for each goal. Is there a view that shows me… --- ## [Help beeminding 1x week midnight deadline](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/help-beeminding-1x-week-midnight-deadline/12420)
**Author:** [@jfish](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/jfish)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 24, 2025, 12:51pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/help-beeminding-1x-week-midnight-deadline/12420 "2025-06-24T12:51:33Z")
Help, ideas? I have a work deadline every week at midnight Friday evening. I should Ideally complete this before I log off at 5pm, but as long as I submit before midnight that’s all that matters. I’m struggling to com… --- ## [Issue with Increasing Daily Data Point Commitment](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/issue-with-increasing-daily-data-point-commitment/12333)
**Author:** [@gianfoot](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/gianfoot)\ **Replies:** 9\ **Last updated:** [May 31, 2025, 9:20pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/issue-with-increasing-daily-data-point-commitment/12333 "2025-05-31T21:20:23Z")
I’m trying to increase my daily data point commitment for a goal from 1 to 2. I’ve updated the setting in the Commitment tab to set the new rate, but after clicking the commit button, the graph doesn’t update. It still … --- ## [Not getting ahead on a weekly goal](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/not-getting-ahead-on-a-weekly-goal/12381)
**Author:** [@baronvonchickenpants](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/baronvonchickenpants)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2025, 8:22am UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/not-getting-ahead-on-a-weekly-goal/12381 "2025-05-29T08:22:18Z")
Basic question i feel I should know by now… If i wanted to have to do A Thing say 3 times a week, I am happy to set up a 3/7 Weekly goal. However, how do I stop myself from getting ahead of myself? For example, lets sa… --- ## [pause indefinitely](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/pause-indefinitely/12373)
**Author:** [@hi123](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/hi123)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [May 26, 2025, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/pause-indefinitely/12373 "2025-05-26T21:22:32Z")
I have a weekly study goal that I only need every few months, not on a regular basis. I’m not sure when I’ll use Beeminder for it again, but I probably will. Is there a way to pause it indefinitely? --- ## [How to create a daily goal with 0 units of addiction](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/how-to-create-a-daily-goal-with-0-units-of-addiction/12354)
**Author:** [@hgarg](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/hgarg)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 24, 2025, 4:50am UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/how-to-create-a-daily-goal-with-0-units-of-addiction/12354 "2025-05-24T04:50:42Z")
Hello, Tried creating a goal where I consume 0 units but realized I can have only 1 or more. Do I need premium for that? Or is beeminder philosophically not meant for such goals? Thanks --- ## [Successful beeminders, any tips for a newbee on using beeminder to significantly improve your life?](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/successful-beeminders-any-tips-for-a-newbee-on-using-beeminder-to-significantly-improve-your-life/12363)
**Author:** [@faofzofwp](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/faofzofwp)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [May 20, 2025, 3:09am UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/successful-beeminders-any-tips-for-a-newbee-on-using-beeminder-to-significantly-improve-your-life/12363 "2025-05-20T03:09:31Z")
title. Thanks for taking time out of your day to do this! --- ## [Button on iphone to count jumping jacks?](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/button-on-iphone-to-count-jumping-jacks/12360)
**Author:** [@elke](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/elke)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 14, 2025, 6:40pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/button-on-iphone-to-count-jumping-jacks/12360 "2025-05-14T18:40:27Z")
I think I read somewhere that I could add a button or something on my iphone homescreen, and would like to use something like that to add jumping jacks throughout the day to my goal. but i completely forgot where i read… --- ## [How to Read Beeminder Graph?](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/how-to-read-beeminder-graph/12341)
**Author:** [@acer](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/acer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2025, 11:56am UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/how-to-read-beeminder-graph/12341 "2025-05-02T11:56:44Z")
Hi everyone, I want to check that my Fitbit data is syncing correctly with Beeminder. How should I read the attached screenshot of my progress? I want to resolve any technical issues before fully committing myself. Tha… --- ## [Wake up at 5am](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/wake-up-at-5am/12328)
**Author:** [@baraujo85](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/baraujo85)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 29, 2025, 6:54pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/wake-up-at-5am/12328 "2025-04-29T18:54:20Z")
Hey! What’s the best way to create a connected goal that tracks if I wake up at 5am every day? Thanks. I’m New to this so apologies if this is not the right place to post this. --- ## [Will renaming a goal break a connected meta goal?](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/will-renaming-a-goal-break-a-connected-meta-goal/12261)
**Author:** [@narthur](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/narthur)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 27, 2025, 1:53pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/will-renaming-a-goal-break-a-connected-meta-goal/12261 "2025-02-27T13:53:31Z")
I just renamed a goal which I have connected to another meta goal. I looked in settings for the meta goal to see if there’s something I need to change to keep the connection working, but didn’t see anything. Will the con… --- ## [How do I change my target?](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/how-do-i-change-my-target/12251)
**Author:** [@marijana](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/marijana)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [February 23, 2025, 3:56pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/how-do-i-change-my-target/12251 "2025-02-23T15:56:59Z")
Why is it set to 2099-12-31 → 1640340? I want it to reach 300 units HELP --- ## [Beeminder integration with FacileThings](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/beeminder-integration-with-facilethings/5173)
**Author:** [@mkalbert](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/mkalbert)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [February 15, 2025, 7:54am UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/beeminder-integration-with-facilethings/5173 "2025-02-15T07:54:43Z")
Hello, newbee here. I use a website called FacileThings, which is set up to help folks follow the Getting Things Done method of life management. I know that Beeminder is integrated with many to-do websites and apps. Can … --- ## [Built-in "only count this once per day" aggregation method?](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/built-in-only-count-this-once-per-day-aggregation-method/12215)
**Author:** [@hnsn](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/hnsn)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [February 5, 2025, 2:57pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/built-in-only-count-this-once-per-day-aggregation-method/12215 "2025-02-05T14:57:09Z")
I have several goals that are “once per day” goals (i.e., not “daily”, per se, but I can’t count them more than once per day, and my commitments are measured in “daily completions”). I’ve been doing this manually (by ju… --- ## [How to modify y-axis after auto-import from Fitbit](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/how-to-modify-y-axis-after-auto-import-from-fitbit/12138)
**Author:** [@maehoosadie](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/maehoosadie)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 10, 2025, 6:22pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/how-to-modify-y-axis-after-auto-import-from-fitbit/12138 "2025-01-10T18:22:55Z")
Hi there! I am working on setting up my first Beeminder goal tonight and I’m running into trouble with my graph after importing from Fitbit. Simply put, I want to set a goal to hit 3,000,000 steps in 2025 (so from Jan 1… --- ## [Goals With Clear Monetary Value: The Gateway Drug to Beeminder](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/goals-with-clear-monetary-value-the-gateway-drug-to-beeminder/12069)
**Author:** [@styrke](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/styrke)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2024, 10:13am UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/goals-with-clear-monetary-value-the-gateway-drug-to-beeminder/12069 "2024-12-21T10:13:51Z")
I had a bit of an epiphany recently about Beeminder: the goals that got me hooked all had an obvious monetary value tied to them. Practicing Violin About ten years ago, during my first stint with Beeminder, I set up a g… --- ## [Date format, UK question](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/date-format-uk-question/11991)
**Author:** [@takahep](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/takahep)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 6, 2024, 5:51pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/date-format-uk-question/11991 "2024-11-06T17:51:52Z")
Hi Having had a quick poke around and found no options for changing the date format to DD/MM/YY, I am assuming that it isn’t possible? I appreciate that YYYY MM DD is a commonly used format (I am not a techy person), I… --- ## [Beemind Google tasks?](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/beemind-google-tasks/11970)
**Author:** [@jodie\_wan\_kenobi](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/jodie_wan_kenobi)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 24, 2024, 8:02pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/beemind-google-tasks/11970 "2024-10-24T20:02:05Z")
Hi Bee people! I’m wondering if it’s possible to beemind google tasks. I have my routine tasks set up there which I find useful as I can complete them off on my galaxy watch. Currently I have tasks to drink water, take … [Next page](https://forum.beeminder.com/c/newbee/42.md?page=1)