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A Habitify circle is your private space to connect, share, and grow with the people who matter most to you. It is a small group where you and other members share progress on specific habits, cheer each other on, and hold one another accountable. Imagine training for a marathon with your running buddies, learning a new language with classmates, or just committing to drinking more water with your family. Circle turns the solitary act of tracking habits into a collective, supportive, and genuinely fun experience. This article will provides you all the details so you can start a circle with your family and friends.

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Comparing Circle vs. Challenge

Circle Vs Challenge

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Creating a new circle

  1. In Habitify app, access ‘Friends’ on the bottom navigation bar
  2. Tap the + button, then choose ‘Circle’.
  3. Enter the details of your new circle: Circle Create New
    1. Tap the ‘Circle Name input field, and give a circle name.
    2. Tap the ‘Short Description’ field, and provide a short description to your circle.
    3. Tap ‘Change Background’ button, and give your new circle a cover photo from one of 3 sources: Suggested (our own collection), Unplash, and Photos (your Photo Library).
  4. Once everything is configured, tap the Done button in the top right corner.

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Managing your circle

As the creator of the circle, you have the full rights to edit, archive, or delete the circle as well as its members.From Friends, open your circle and navigate to the ‘About’ tab, then:Circle About
  • In Subscribed Notifications section, you can control whether you receive notifications when:
    • Activities from other members: When someone reacts or comments on your activity update in ‘Activities’ tab, or when someone mentions you there; when a member reaches a new streak, or when the unity streak of the circle increases.
    • Interactions Related to Your Habits: when someone check-in on your habits to remind and send you an encourage on the habit.
    • Circle Achievements & Updates: When your request to join a circle is accepted, when a new member joins the circle, or when someone requests to join the circle you create.
  • In Admin Area section, you can:
    • Tap on ‘Edit Circle’ to edit circle’s name, description, and background photo.
    • Tap on ‘Archive Circle’ to preserve the circle without being active and permanently on Read-Only mode, where members can still view the circle and its history without no new activities will be updated.
    • Tap on ‘Delete Circle’ to removes the circle and all its data forever.

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Managing people in your circle

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Inviting people

A circle comes alive with its members. Here’s how to invite your friends, family, or colleagues to join the circle that you are the owner:
  1. From Friends, open your circle.
  2. Tap the 📤 icon in the top right corner.
  3. In the sharing screen, under Invite With Public Link section: Circle Sharing
    • Choose how you want to send the invitation:
      • Messages: Send the link directly through the Message app of your phone.
      • Share Link: Get the invitation link directly shared to a contact or an app.
      • Copy Link: Copy the invitation link so you can paste it anywhere later.
    • Control the ‘Auto approve’ toggle button:
      • Switch ON: Anyone who clicks your invitation link will be able to join the circle instantly, without needing your permission.
      • Switch OFF: When someone requests to join via your link, you will receive a notification and must manually accept them before they become a member.

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Managing the requests to join circle

When you turn off the Auto Approve, you will have to manually approve the requests to join your circle from other people.Circle Manage RequestsWhen a person request to join your circle, you will get a push notification. Otherwise, you can see all requests in the ‘About’ tab of your circle, in ‘Pending Requests’ section:
  • Tap Approve if you agree to let the person join your circle
  • Tap Decline if you do not want to let the person join

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Removing a member from circle

In the circle that you are the creator, you can remove the members who are no longer qualified enough to join the circle. Follow these steps:
  1. In Friends, open the your circle, and switch to the About tab.
  2. Navigate to the Members section which shows everyone currently in the circle.
  3. Find the member, swipe their name to the left, and tap on Remove.
  4. A confirmation pop-up will appear, tap on Remove to finalize your action. Circle Remove Member
The member is immediately removed from the Circle. Their shared habits and future progress will no longer be visible or contribute to the group. This action does not affect the circle’s past achievements; all milestones the group reached together will remain in your history.

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Managing the circle of other owners

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Joining a circle of others

Receiving an invitation to a Habitify Circle means someone thinks you’d be a great partner on their journey toward self-improvement, and they want to be a part of yours.Your may get a unique invitation link, follow the next steps:
  • Simply tap on the link you received. Your phone will automatically open the Habitify app and take you to the invitation screen.
  • Tap on the button Request to Join Circle Requesttojoin
What happens next depends on the circle’s privacy settings:
  • If the circle is public, you’ll be added instantly. You can immediately enter the circle and see other members.
  • If the circle is private, a request will be sent to the circle’s creator. You will see a confirmation that your request has been sent, and you’ll be notified again once it’s been approved.

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Leaving a circle of others

  1. In the circle, tap to switch to the ‘About’ tab
  2. Scroll down to Dangerous Area at the bottom, and tap on the ‘Leave this Circle’ button.
  3. A confirmation pop-up will appear, tap ‘Leave’ to finalize your decision.
The act of leaving a circle is instant and has the following effects:
  • You are immediately removed from the circle’s member list.
  • People in the circle will no longer see your profile, your shared habits, your progress maps, or your streaks, even those previously shared
  • You will lose access to the circle entirely, and no longer be able to see the progress or shared habits of any other members.

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Managing your habits in a circle

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Sharing your habits to a circle

Sharing your progress is the heart of a Habitify circle. It’s how you inspire others and get motivated in return.To share your habits to a circle where you’re a member:
  • From Friends, open the circle you want to share your habits to.
  • In the circle, navigate to the member bar, and tap on your profile.
  • In the below space, tap the ‘Selects Habits to Share’ button. Circle Select Habitto Share
  • From the list of your habits, tap to select habits you wish to share with the circle.
  • When you’re ready, tap the ‘Next’ button in the top right corner.
  • Review the list one last time, and tap the ‘Confirm’ or ‘Save’ button to finalize your choice.
What is sharedOnce you confirm, your shared habits become visible to everyone in the circle. This transparency is key to accountability and motivation. For each habit you share, members will see:Circle Shared Habit View 1
  • Your habit’s progress block map: A visual block map showing your check-ins for the last 3 months of your habit, giving a great snapshot of your consistency.
  • Your habit’s goal: The goal you’ve set for that habit.
  • Your habit’s current streak: The current streak for the habit, a powerful motivator that the group can celebrate with you.

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Editing the list of your shared habits

As you progress on your journey, you might want to share new ambitions with your Habitify circle or perhaps make a certain habit private again. Follow the steps:
  • From Friends, open the circle where you want to adjust your shared habits.
  • On the member bar, tap on your profile picture.
  • Scroll down to the bottom of your shared habit list, tap the ‘Manage Shared Habits’ button. Circle Edit Habitsto Share
  • In the list of your habits, tap the habit to select or unselect it, a checkmark indicates the habit will be shared with the circle.
  • Once everything is set, tap the ‘Next’ button in the top right corner.
  • Review the list one last time, and tap the ‘Confirm’ or ‘Save’ button to finalize your changes.
Understanding what other members see after you make changes is important:
  • When you add a new habit: The newly shared habit will immediately appear on your profile within the circle. Other members will be able to see its progress map, your goal, and your current streak. However, its contribution to collective achievements like Unity Streaks will begin from the next day.
  • When you stop sharing a habit: The habit is immediately removed from your public profile within that circle. Other members will no longer be able to see its progress map or any other details. This action does not affect the circle’s past achievement.

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Understanding the Statistics tab

In your Habitify Circle, two key statistics measure your group’s collective success and drive: the Unity Streak and Momentum Points. While both are powered by completing habits, they track different aspects of your team’s performance.
Your habit progress will be counted towards both the Unity Streak and Momentum Points starting from the day after the day you share the habit.

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Unity Streak

The Unity Streak is the ultimate measure of your Circle’s daily consistency. It shows how many days in a row every active member of the circle has completed at least one of their shared habits.Challenge Vs Circle (3)Here are the 5 rules to keep the Unity Streak alive:
  1. Only the completion of a habit with goal per day and scheduled to repeat ‘Today’ is contributed to the Unity Streak.
  2. If everyone completes at least one of their daily habit today, then Unity Streak increases by 1. Marking a habit as ‘Skipped’ or ‘Failed’ is the same as not doing it.
  3. The completion is counted to the current day only when the completion is made on the the current day and for the current day.
  4. If a member turns on Off Mode, they are given a “free pass”, the Unity Streak still can continue without them.
  5. If every single member of the circle is in Off Mode at the same time, the streak doesn’t break. Instead, it freezes until the first person returns from Off Mode and completes a habit.
From the Statistics tab, you can tap on the Unity Streak and see contribution status of all members: who have completed at least 1 habit today, who haven not, and who are free.

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Momentum Points

Momentum Points are the simplest measure of your circle’s total effort. This statistic shows the raw output of the group.Circle Momentum Point 1The rule is straightforward: 1 Completion = 1 Momentum PointEvery time any member completes any shared habit, one point is added to the circle’s total Momentum score, regardless their goal type. It’s a running total of all the positive actions taken by the group.All members can get a intuitive view on the Momentum Points of the circle, including:
  • A trend chart that represents the Momentum Points of each day in the last 30 days.
  • A total Momentum Point of the current week with the Monday as the First day of the week. Once a new week starts (a new Monday comes), the Momentum Point of the week will be reset to 0.
From the Statistics tab, you can tap on the Momentum Points to see the point of each members in the circle. This is a place where the circle can become more of gamification.

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Exploring the Activities tab

Your Habitify circle is more than just a progress tracker; it’s a living community. The very heart of that community is the Activities tab, think of it as a private social feed just for you and your group members.Circle Activities

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Getting updated with circle

The Activities tab stays up-to-date with your circle’s important moments automatically. The system will create posts for you when key events happen:
  • A New Member Joins: A friendly welcome post will appear, letting everyone know someone new has joined the team so you can all say hello.
  • A Member’s Streak Increases: When someone successfully extends their streak on a shared habit, a celebratory post will be shared automatically. It’s the perfect opportunity to cheer on their consistency!

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Sharing your thoughts with circle

Beyond the automated posts, you have the power to share your own thoughts, feelings, and updates with the group.
  1. In the Activities tab, tap on ‘Share an Activity’ button
  2. In the post creating space, you can:
    1. Write something you want to share
    2. Tap 🏞️ to upload a picture, or 📷 to quickly take one with your phone’s camera.
  3. Finally, tap the ‘Post’ button in the top right corner to share it on the feed.
A community thrives on interaction. For every post in the Activities feed, whether it’s automated or shared by a member, you can:
  • Send a reaction: tap on the reaction button and choose the emoji that reflects your support, appreciation, or excitement the post.
  • Leave a Comment: tap on the post, then tap on the ‘Add your reply’ input field, write your message, and tap ↑ to post your comment under a post.
  • @ Mention Others: in your comment, you can @someone who is also in the circle with you to get their attention or reply directly to them

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Sending reminders to members

In any Habitify Circle, a little encouragement can make a big difference. To help you support your teammates, we’ve added the Check-in feature, which allows you to send a friendly, supportive reminder to another member about one of their shared habits, prompting them to complete it for the day.Circle Check InTo send a check-in reminder:
  1. In the circle, open the Statistics tab.
  2. On the member bar, tap on the profile of the member you want send a check-in
  3. Scroll down, look through their list and find the habit you’d like to remind them about.
    Underneath the habit’s progress blockmap, tap the ‘Check-in’button.
The member will instantly receive a push notification on their device, prompting them to check in on that specific habit.
Rules of sending check-in reminder
  • One check-in per habit: You can only tap the ‘Check-in’ button once for the same habit for each person within a 24-hour period.
  • Five check-ins per person: In total, you can send a maximum of 5 check-ins to any single person within 24 hours (meaning you can remind them about up to five different habits).
The Check-in feature is designed to be a positive tool. Use it to support your friends when you think they might appreciate a gentle reminder to help keep the group’s momentum going.

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FAQs

If your habit is a good habit, and you’re trying to share your habit but it’s still not working, it might be a temporary connection issue. Please try these quick fixes:
  • Check your internet connection.
  • Fully close and reopen the Habitify app to force a fresh sync.
  • Restart your device.
If you’ve tried all of the above and are still unable to share a compatible habit, please contact our support team in Settings > Contact Us with the details of the habit and the circle’s name, and we’ll be happy to help!
The entire concept of a Circle is built around positive, shared action and growth. The group’s progress, Momentum Points, and Unity Streak are all calculated based on the contributions and successful check-ins of its members.
  • Good Habits are about taking action. When you complete one, you are actively contributing to the Circle’s success.
  • Bad Habits, on the other hand, are about avoidance and inaction. Success is achieved by not doing something.
Because this concept of “not doing” doesn’t fit with the model of active, shared contribution, only good habits can be shared in a vircle.The Solution: If your goal is to quit a bad habit with your group, try reframing it as a positive “Good Habit.” For example:
  • Instead of sharing the bad habit “No Junk Food,” create and share a good habit called “Eat a Healthy Snack.”
  • Instead of “Don’t Smoke,” create and share “Practice a Breathing Exercise.”
There are 2 possible reasons:
  • Your habit does not have the goal per day. Completions for habits with a weekly, monthly, or yearly goal will not be counted towards the Unity Streak.
  • Your habit is just shared to circle today. To ensure every member has a fair chance to see and start a new shared habit, the Unity Streak calculation for a new habit begins on the day after it is added to the circle.
Circle is not added to Webste & Desktop apps yet. Currently, Circle is only available for iOS and Android apps.