The science
Evidence, not vibes
Consistency Calendar has one design rule: a mechanic ships only if published research backs it — and the plan compiler enforces the science, so an enthusiastic AI can't generate a plan that ignores it. These are the findings we build on, what they actually say, and where they show up in the product.
Implementation intentions
“If-then” planning roughly doubles follow-through on goals. Every habit we schedule carries an anchor.
HabitsHow long habits really take
Median 66 days to automaticity — which is why sprints run in weeks-to-months, with 2–3 habits at a time.
TrackingWhy tracking progress works
138 trials say monitoring progress improves goal attainment — more when it's recorded. Hence tick-first design.
GoalsGoals that get done
Specific, challenging, dated goals outperform “do your best” — with feedback loops and subgoals along the way.
ConsistencyStreaks break people
Rigid streaks trigger abandonment after one miss. Flexible consistency — 80% over months — sustains it.
TimingThe fresh start effect
Temporal landmarks spike motivation. We aim sprints at Mondays and month-starts to catch the wave with a plan ready.
ExamsStudy that sticks
Retrieval practice and spacing beat re-reading. Our study sessions are quiz-first by construction.
RacingThe taper
Training less before a race makes you faster. Endurance plans must taper — the compiler checks.
MoneySaving that sticks
Automation beats willpower: pay yourself first, then track the curve. How savings sprints are structured.