Track your time with the new activity counter session type in Keep The Process
Samantha Belliose
2025-03-27 · 10 min read

Track Your Time with Activity Counter Sessions
In our fast-paced world, time management has become more crucial than ever. Whether you're trying to build a meditation practice, develop a reading habit, or maintain focus during work sessions, tracking your time can be a powerful tool for personal growth. That's why we're excited to introduce the Session Type in Keep the Process - a new way to track time-based activities and build better habits through focused sessions.
What is the Session Type?
The Session Type is a new addition to our activity counter family, designed specifically for tracking time-based activities. Unlike our other counter types (Number, Scale, and Feeling), the Session Type focuses on duration rather than quantity or intensity. It's perfect for activities where the time spent is the key metric of progress.
How Does It Work?
Creating a Session counter is simple:
- Choose "Session" as your counter type
- Set your target duration (optional)
- Start your session with a single tap
- Stop when you're done
The counter will automatically track:
- Total time spent
- Number of sessions
- Average session duration
- Your longest session
- Your consistency over time
Real-World Applications
Meditation Practice
Track your meditation sessions to build a consistent practice. Set a target duration (like 20 minutes) and watch your progress as you work towards making meditation a daily habit.
Reading Time
Keep track of how much time you spend reading each day. This is especially helpful for those working through a reading list or trying to develop a regular reading habit.
Focused Work Sessions
Use the Pomodoro technique? Track your focused work sessions to see how much deep work you're actually getting done each day.
Exercise and Movement
Whether it's yoga, stretching, or a specific workout routine, track the time you spend moving your body to ensure you're meeting your movement goals.
Benefits of Time-Based Tracking
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Builds Consistency: Seeing your accumulated time can be incredibly motivating. A 5-minute meditation might not seem like much, but seeing 30 hours of meditation over a year is powerful.
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Quality Over Quantity: Sometimes, the duration of an activity matters more than how many times you do it. The Session Type helps you focus on the time spent rather than just the frequency.
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Progress Visualization: Watch your average session duration increase over time, showing your growing capacity for focused attention.
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Habit Formation: Research shows that consistency in timing helps form stronger habits. The Session Type makes it easy to maintain regular practice times.
Getting the Most Out of Session Counters
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Set Realistic Targets: Start with manageable durations and gradually increase them as you build your habit.
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Use Groups: Combine Session counters with groups to track different types of sessions (e.g., "Morning Meditation" vs. "Evening Meditation").
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Review Your Patterns: Use the analytics feature to identify your most productive times and patterns in your sessions.
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Celebrate Milestones: Set time-based goals (like "100 hours of meditation") and celebrate when you reach them.
Integration with Other Features
The Session Type works seamlessly with all Keep the Process features:
- Reminders: Schedule regular session times
- Categories: Organize different types of sessions
- Analytics: Get insights into your time patterns
- Gamification: Earn achievements for consistent practice
Start Tracking Your Time Today
The Session Type is now available to all Keep the Process users. Whether you're looking to build a new habit, track your progress, or simply understand how you spend your time, this new feature can help you stay focused on what matters most.
Ready to start tracking your sessions? Create your first Session counter now and begin your journey towards better time management and habit formation.