Habit Timer OnlineFree habit timer based on the two-minute rule. Start any new habit with a 2-minute commitment. Also track habit streaks and daily routine timing.Frequently asked questionsWhat is the two-minute rule for habits and how does the timer help?From James Clear's Atomic Habits: scale any habit down to a 2-minute version. "Read every day" becomes "read one page." The timer enforces the minimum commitment — if you start a 2-minute timer for a habit, the friction of starting collapses. Showing up matters more than duration.How do I use a timer to track and build daily habits?Stack the habit timer with an existing anchor behavior (after morning coffee, before bed). Set the timer for your minimum viable habit duration. When the alarm sounds, decide: stop (success) or keep going (bonus). The timer decouples "showing up" from "performing long" — both count.How long should I keep the habit timer at 2 minutes before increasing?Master the 2-minute version for 2 full weeks before extending. Consistency matters more than duration in early habit formation. After 2 weeks of daily completion, increase to 5 minutes. Add 5 minutes per week until reaching your target duration.Can I use the habit timer for an entire morning routine?Yes — set separate timers for each routine element (5 min meditation, 10 min journaling, 20 min exercise) or one block timer for the whole routine. Timed routines prevent one element from expanding to fill all available time, keeping the morning productive.What if I forget to start the habit timer?Forgetting to start is the habit's resistance telling you the trigger isn't strong enough. Use a physical object as a trigger (put your journal on your pillow, put gym shoes by the door). The timer supports the habit — the trigger is what initiates it.