# how do i set up goals using opal?

**URL:** <https://forum.beeminder.com/t/how-do-i-set-up-goals-using-opal/12711>\
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**Created:** [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")\
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**Post date:** [February 4, 2026, 4:20pm UTC](https://forum.beeminder.com/t/how-do-i-set-up-goals-using-opal/12711/1 "2026-02-04T16:20:06Z")

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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 it. not to mention, being actually accountable to my screentime is different than having apps blocked at times. I don’t want to count all the apps i use for work and for learning. I use ios shortcuts. Thanks in advance.