Productive helps kids practice and improve the following skills:

Planning: Developing a systematic approach for setting and achieving goals.

In order to successfully form or break a habit, the user needs to be able to plan out how they will approach this task. Apps like Productive can help the user plan out their habits by allowing them to write them down, organize them into color-coded categories, and set push notifications to remind them to stay on track even during the busiest of days. The app also shows them the number of days in the month they have stayed on course, allowing them to reflect and plan for the rest of the month ahead. 

Participating in weekly challenges can also help with planning skills. If the user knows they have exactly seven days to participate in a challenge, it can help them to plan out the following week with a goal in mind. For users who struggle with planning, taking one challenge at a time and reflecting on how they felt about it can help practice planning without becoming too overwhelming too quickly. 

Self-Control: Managing our actions, feelings and behaviors.

Habit tracking apps are a great way to work on self-control. Habits can be difficult to maintain if the user is not tracking them in some way. Productive allows for easy tracking by swiping left and then selecting the checkmark or a more specific number. They can then check their statistics over time to reflect on the progress they have made. It can also allow the user to see what areas need improvement and what habits are now fully established and no longer need to be tracked. The challenges in the app can also help with self-control because the user is working on a short-term goal with other people who are all focusing on the same target. For users who struggle with managing their actions, starting slow with a small habit and making sure to open the app every day to track their progress will help to build up this skill.