'Atomic Habits' author James Clear introduces Atoms companion app

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It's mid-February—how are your New Year’s resolutions shaping up? Don't worry if they're faltering; building good habits is tough. James Clear, renowned for his book Atomic Habits, understands this struggle. That's why he's launching Atoms, an app to aid your journey back to success.

Clear and his team partnered with Canadian technology company Tiny to create Atoms. They also collaborated on the design with MetaLab, which has apps like Slack and Headspace in its portfolio.

Unlike a mere digital adaptation of his book, Atoms offers personalized guidance and acts as an extension of the book. Acting as a coach, the app helps you track habits and stay accountable. While the full app requires a subscription after a free 28-day trial, it might be worth the investment if you found value in Clear's teachings. In Canada, you must pay a monthly subscription of $22.99 or an annual fee of $149.99.

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The app's approach begins with crafting habits effectively. Its template encourages breaking goals into manageable parts, aligning with the philosophy that habits shape your identity. Suggestions prompt realistic habits, emphasizing gradual improvement over lofty aspirations.

Logging progress in Atoms is both simple and engaging. Each habit you create manifests as a colourful bubble on the main screen, bursting with satisfaction upon completion. This playful design element adds a touch of delight to the habit-tracking process, making consistency more appealing.

Clear acknowledges Atoms faces stiff competition in the habit-building app market. Yet, he believes its unique features, like a content library with daily lessons, will foster user loyalty. Given Clear's track record with Atomic Habits, his optimism seems well-founded. Atoms is currently available for iOS in Canada and the US.

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