# Newbee **URL:** https://forum.beeminder.com/c/newbee/42.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forum.beeminder.com/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forum.beeminder.com/categories.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [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 … --- ## [Goal that gives me points daily but can never go below 0?](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/goal-that-gives-me-points-daily-but-can-never-go-below-0/11960)
**Author:** [@zacharius](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/zacharius)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2024, 9:36pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/goal-that-gives-me-points-daily-but-can-never-go-below-0/11960 "2024-10-16T21:36:45Z")
I am trying to implement a system where: I am given an allowance of points to spend daily Some actions earn me points Some actions cost me points I am charged if I ever dip below 0 points How do I create this goal? R… --- ## [\[BEGINNER\] How to set daily limits and not pass the target to next day if I have exceeded current day targets?](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/beginner-how-to-set-daily-limits-and-not-pass-the-target-to-next-day-if-i-have-exceeded-current-day-targets/10440)
**Author:** [@prashasthbaliga](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/prashasthbaliga)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [August 29, 2024, 8:15am UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/beginner-how-to-set-daily-limits-and-not-pass-the-target-to-next-day-if-i-have-exceeded-current-day-targets/10440 "2024-08-29T08:15:41Z")
Hi, I am a newbie (newBee) and I have set a daily target of not exceeding 30 minutes on social media through rescuetime. But I see an issue here, if I use social media for 5 minutes today, it says I can use 55 minutes f… --- ## [Block Instagram?](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/block-instagram/11877)
**Author:** [@neverfresh](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/neverfresh)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 26, 2024, 7:24pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/block-instagram/11877 "2024-08-26T19:24:28Z")
I use Opal for screen time management, but would love to add the additional charge aspect of Beeminder to really crack down on usage. Opal doesn’t seem to have a Beeminder integration, so how are people blocking things … --- ## [want to track # of workouts not time](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/want-to-track-of-workouts-not-time/10026)
**Author:** [@rookie580](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/rookie580)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2024, 1:16pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/want-to-track-of-workouts-not-time/10026 "2024-08-21T13:16:21Z")
I’m really confused about how to track my workouts. My goal is to workout in some fashion daily. I don’t care how or how long. When I look at my data it gives all sorts of numbers that I think came from my apple watch ex… --- ## [Unable to setup Wakatime goal](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/unable-to-setup-wakatime-goal/11860)
**Author:** [@m5cbeeminder](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/m5cbeeminder)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2024, 4:24pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/unable-to-setup-wakatime-goal/11860 "2024-08-16T16:24:22Z")
Hi Everyone ! I am trying to create a Wakatime goal, here is what I have tried. Create new goal , Click on Wakatime Click on Connect to Wakatime Permissions asked , I accept A green bar shows up momentarily which says… --- ## [Re-setting Odometer Reading Goals](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/re-setting-odometer-reading-goals/11845)
**Author:** [@adriancasamonte](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/adriancasamonte)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [August 9, 2024, 2:47am UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/re-setting-odometer-reading-goals/11845 "2024-08-09T02:47:36Z")
I have an odometer goal to read a book. It works great! Now I’m coming to the end of that book. Do I let this goal archive and create a new goal for the next book? (It looks like this is what @shanaqui does.) Or can I j… --- ## [general use of integrations?](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/general-use-of-integrations/11843)
**Author:** [@lennartknigge](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/lennartknigge)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 5, 2024, 5:08pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/general-use-of-integrations/11843 "2024-08-05T17:08:13Z")
hey I am new to beeminder. disclaimer: I am just ranting about my experience and the reality of someone who is very long in the community will differ a lot. Today I looked at the basics of the idea and now I am trying t… --- ## [I feel like I've been searching for this for ages!](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/i-feel-like-ive-been-searching-for-this-for-ages/11837)
**Author:** [@lambo](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/lambo)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 2, 2024, 9:02pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/i-feel-like-ive-been-searching-for-this-for-ages/11837 "2024-08-02T21:02:44Z")
So glad I’ve found this tool. Hard to believe I’ve been using it for a week and a half now, it feels like a few days ago. I’ve tried so. many. things. GTD, productivity coaches, apps, systems, etc. I think once I reach… --- ## [Total newbie, trouble setting goal](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/total-newbie-trouble-setting-goal/11826)
**Author:** [@powisty](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/powisty)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 29, 2024, 1:26am UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/total-newbie-trouble-setting-goal/11826 "2024-07-29T01:26:12Z")
I get figure out how to set my first goal. I really did RTFM, i.e. the guide for newbies, at least as much of it as I thought I needed to get started. I have a goal picked, which is to do a certain thing every day for t… --- ## [Curious if there are any workarounds for goals with sub tasks?](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/curious-if-there-are-any-workarounds-for-goals-with-sub-tasks/11810)
**Author:** [@eroxx](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/eroxx)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 26, 2024, 7:57pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/curious-if-there-are-any-workarounds-for-goals-with-sub-tasks/11810 "2024-07-26T19:57:48Z")
Hi! I’m wondering if/how anyone uses Beemindee to keep track of tasks with subtasks … thanks! --- ## [Not understanding this graph?](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/not-understanding-this-graph/11813)
**Author:** [@eroxx](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/eroxx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 18, 2024, 10:05am UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/not-understanding-this-graph/11813 "2024-07-18T10:05:45Z")
Hi! I have the goal set to keep my emails to under 30. Can someone explain what the goal value of 15 means? Thx! --- ## [Thinking about subscribing for a year ... Some questions below](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/thinking-about-subscribing-for-a-year-some-questions-below/11765)
**Author:** [@eroxx](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/eroxx)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [July 15, 2024, 10:58pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/thinking-about-subscribing-for-a-year-some-questions-below/11765 "2024-07-15T22:58:49Z")
Is this app/platform actively maintained (it seems like it is!) Is there an easy way to categorize different goals into folders or tags? For those that have paid to subscribe, are you happy with it? Thanks! --- ## [Is there any way of seeing the due date in addition to "due in ... x" days?](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/is-there-any-way-of-seeing-the-due-date-in-addition-to-due-in-x-days/11779)
**Author:** [@eroxx](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/eroxx)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 10, 2024, 12:57am UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/is-there-any-way-of-seeing-the-due-date-in-addition-to-due-in-x-days/11779 "2024-07-10T00:57:12Z")
Hi! It would be helpful to me if I could see the actual date I had to do something by, in addition to seeing the “in x days …” - is that possible? Thanks! -Eric --- ## [What does the banner number on iOS app signify?!](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/what-does-the-banner-number-on-ios-app-signify/11780)
**Author:** [@eroxx](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/eroxx)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 7, 2024, 3:58am UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/what-does-the-banner-number-on-ios-app-signify/11780 "2024-07-07T03:58:18Z")
Hi! On my iOS app, I have a banner number (1) above the app, and for the life of me I can’t figure out what it signifies. Thanks! --- ## [Question about weekly goals ...](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/question-about-weekly-goals/11772)
**Author:** [@eroxx](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/eroxx)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [July 6, 2024, 4:37pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/question-about-weekly-goals/11772 "2024-07-06T16:37:51Z")
Hi! I have a wellness goal that I want to practice (at least) 35 mindful minutes a week. Of course, that comes to 5 minutes a day. But I don’t’ want to be “punished” if on one day, let’s say I do 3 minutes, because I e… --- ## [Forgetting to enter data and difficulties with the buffer](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/forgetting-to-enter-data-and-difficulties-with-the-buffer/11639)
**Author:** [@willit](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/willit)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [June 16, 2024, 6:54am UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/forgetting-to-enter-data-and-difficulties-with-the-buffer/11639 "2024-06-16T06:54:34Z")
Hi, I’m still a newbee so I’ll be happy to have this message moved to a maybe existing relevant thread didn’t find :wink: My issue is that I tend to forget to enter data when finishing a goal. I do the task, everything … --- ## [Help with IFTTT tracking for getting to school on time](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/help-with-ifttt-tracking-for-getting-to-school-on-time/11540)
**Author:** [@ssbcdx](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/ssbcdx)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 13, 2024, 8:56pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/help-with-ifttt-tracking-for-getting-to-school-on-time/11540 "2024-04-13T20:56:04Z")
Hi all, I need your input. The idea is that I want to get to school each day by a certain time, say 9 AM. I am thinking of setting up a specific email account that will receive an email by 9 AM from my school computer. W… --- ## [Units of time on a do-more goal](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/units-of-time-on-a-do-more-goal/11505)
**Author:** [@amandavs](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/amandavs)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 28, 2024, 10:19am UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/units-of-time-on-a-do-more-goal/11505 "2024-03-28T10:19:09Z")
Hi, I have a goal of spending at least 45 minutes per day in Word. Today I spent over 3 hours, and now I have 50 hours due in 9 days. The data is automatically entered via RescueTime. Can anyone have a look and tell me … --- ## [Display only latest progress?](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/display-only-latest-progress/11476)
**Author:** [@moosey](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/moosey)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 11, 2024, 12:41am UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/display-only-latest-progress/11476 "2024-03-11T00:41:31Z")
I like seeing the individual datapoint dots, but these quickly merge into one as the goal is worked on. Can I zoom in to, say, two weeks’ worth - a week prior and a week post? Thank you! --- ## [New goal using old data?](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/new-goal-using-old-data/11448)
**Author:** [@amandavs](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/amandavs)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [February 13, 2024, 9:37pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/new-goal-using-old-data/11448 "2024-02-13T21:37:02Z")
Hi, I just set a goal to get 6 hours of sleep every night, with data sent from my Fitbit. The graph is looking at my old data and telling me that over the last two weeks I have become one hour behind that I have to mak… --- ## [Social Media Detox](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/social-media-detox/11425)
**Author:** [@franco\_bar457](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/franco_bar457)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [February 1, 2024, 9:43pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/social-media-detox/11425 "2024-02-01T21:43:24Z")
Hello, I’m writing because, many times before, I’ve tried a month long social media detox, but have always failed. I wanted to try again, only this time with Beeminder, and maybe make this a lifelong habit. Since I’m new… --- ## [Android app white on black?](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/android-app-white-on-black/11419)
**Author:** [@amandavs](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/amandavs)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 31, 2024, 2:47pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/android-app-white-on-black/11419 "2024-01-31T14:47:02Z")
Hey, I just switched to the app (from the website) and upgraded my plan. Yay! Is white text on black (on my dashboard) the only option? If not, how can I change it? Or is this something I need to fix in my relatively ne… --- ## [Visualizing multiple data points on ONE date](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/visualizing-multiple-data-points-on-one-date/11394)
**Author:** [@jihunroh](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/jihunroh)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [January 23, 2024, 10:37am UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/visualizing-multiple-data-points-on-one-date/11394 "2024-01-23T10:37:06Z")
Hello. I’m a newbie who just started using beeminder. How do I make the graph show all the data points when there are multiple data points on one date? 7384c6c6e0bf851040fe18508bc0972c9b48d1bd.jpeg (1362×893) (discours… --- ## [Why is there an extra day added each time I create a goal?](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/why-is-there-an-extra-day-added-each-time-i-create-a-goal/11068)
**Author:** [@reava](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/reava)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 22, 2024, 2:21am UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/why-is-there-an-extra-day-added-each-time-i-create-a-goal/11068 "2024-01-22T02:21:20Z")
My timezone is set correct. And can’t find a way to “delete” that extra day, I’ve looked over and over --- ## [Does self-reporting work?](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/does-self-reporting-work/11354)
**Author:** [@amandavs](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/amandavs)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [January 18, 2024, 9:13pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/does-self-reporting-work/11354 "2024-01-18T21:13:52Z")
Hi, So far, I’m only Beenminding a heartrate-zone-minutes goal (via my Fitbit). There are so many goals I can’t figure out how to automatically import data for, though, especially since I’m clueless about programming. … --- ## [Is there some smart way to see how do-more changed within last year?](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/is-there-some-smart-way-to-see-how-do-more-changed-within-last-year/11298)
**Author:** [@beeminder\_user](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/beeminder_user)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 27, 2023, 5:21pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/is-there-some-smart-way-to-see-how-do-more-changed-within-last-year/11298 "2023-12-27T17:21:13Z")
I have two do-more goals used to track how much time I spend on working on my projects. I want to use them to give update to other people how much time I spend on them Is there easier way to do this than to download CS… --- ## [Just started! I have some questions about beeminder](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/just-started-i-have-some-questions-about-beeminder/11311)
**Author:** [@luke32huijnrrejgge](https://forum.beeminder.com/u/luke32huijnrrejgge)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [December 21, 2023, 12:35pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/just-started-i-have-some-questions-about-beeminder/11311 "2023-12-21T12:35:18Z")
So just starting out on beeminder (also new to forums so hope i wrote this in right place) I have to change my goals to private in settings, after having made the goal, does that mean for a split second everyone can see… [Previous page](https://forum.beeminder.com/c/newbee/42.md) [Next page](https://forum.beeminder.com/c/newbee/42.md?page=2)