How to Track Your Cool Things in the Essentialize App

How Many Cool Things Have You Done This Week? What about this month?

I bet you can’t think of many—maybe not even one. But I’m here to tell you that you’re wrong. You are cooler than you think.

Cool Things are the moments, big or small, that make you proud. The problem? We don’t always recognize them. The sense of accomplishment is often fleeting, and before we know it, we’re on to the next thing without truly celebrating ourselves.

A few months ago, I ran my first 5K postpartum. It took me 42 minutes—not exactly record-breaking, but it was a milestone for me.

Normally, I wouldn’t have thought to write that down. But I did. And in doing so, I got to relish in that achievement a little longer.

Now, months later, as I’m on the verge of breaking the 30-minute mark, I can look back at my Cool Things and see where I started.

That’s why we built Cool Things tracking into the Essentialize app—so you can celebrate your progress and remind yourself just how amazing you are.

Ready to start tracking your wins? Download the app from Play Store or App Store now and follow these steps:

How to Add a Cool Thing in the Essentialize App

1️⃣ Open the Cool Things Screen

Go to the Values screen. Tap the purple icon of a face wearing glasses in the upper right corner.

2️⃣ Add a New Cool Thing

Tap the button in the purple header to create a new entry.

3️⃣ Describe Your Cool Thing

Type in what you did—big or small!

4️⃣ Link It to a Value

Every Cool Thing is related to something you value. A value is something you are pursuing or already have, both materially and spiritually, that makes your life better. (You can learn more about values here).

5️⃣ Set the Date

When did it happen? Knowing the date it occurred is important for future reflection!

6️⃣ Add More Details

Jot down anything that makes the moment even more special.

7️⃣ Add an Attachment

Upload a photo, a screenshot, or and URL that helps you remember the moment.

8️⃣ Mark It as Extra Special (Optional)

Is this something you feel especially proud of? Make it stand out!

Start Celebrating Yourself Today

You don’t have to wait for a major achievement to feel proud. Start tracking your Cool Things in the Essentialize app, and build a collection of moments that prove just how far you’ve come.

📲 Download Essentialize from Play Store or App Store today!

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