Free Start A Habit Printables

My big ideas for improving myself often get stuck because I don’t have a clear plan. It’s like my mind draws up these beautiful blueprints for a new habit, but then I can’t find the screwdriver! For anyone who’s ever found themselves with grand intentions but a missing piece in the follow-through puzzle, I’m delighted to share these truly effective free Start a Habit printables.

If only good intentions counted as calories burned, I’d be a supermodel from all the morning workouts I planned to do! My internal monologue usually went something like, “Okay, workout time!” followed by, “But I have X things to do… maybe later.”

That’s when I realized the trick wasn’t just to start but to build it gradually and have a consistent way to stick with it.

And that’s exactly what these free Start A Habit printables are for! They’re all about focusing on one habit at a time, and the best part? They print perfectly on standard U.S. Letter paper, so you can get started right away.

❤️ “Hearts” Start A Habit Tracker

This first free Start a Habit sheet is designed to make sticking to your new routine visually satisfying.

At the bottom of the page, you’ll see a space to write the single habit you’re focusing on for the month. Then, for each day you successfully embrace your new routine, you simply color in one of the adorable hearts!

There are enough hearts for a full 31-day month (because I wanted to make sure it works for every month), and you can circle the current month and write in the year at the top. It’s such a simple yet powerful way to see your consistency grow!

🎯 Circular Start A Habit Tracker

Next up is the circular Start A Habit tracker, which I nicknamed the “Circle of Success” tracker. This one offers a unique, round visual to map out your progress!

Like the heart-themed version, you can mark the month and year at the top. This circular tracker has sections numbered 1 through 31, meaning it’s ready for any month of the year.

To use it, write your chosen habit in the empty center of the circle. Then, for each day you stick to your habit, color that day’s slice of the circle. Watching that circle fill up with color is incredibly motivating!

⬇️ Grab It Now

You’re just a few steps away from your free Start A Habit printables!

✔️Fill in your details (name and email) in the box below. Hit the “Grab It Now” button.

✔️Check your email after a few seconds. You should have a new message from us. Do give it a couple of minutes if it doesn’t show up immediately.

✔️You’ll find the download link to the PDF containing the free printables there.

✔️Save it to your device and open it using a PDF reader app (this is to make sure all the fonts display properly). I use the free Adobe Reader but any similar app will work.

✔️Now go to File->Print. No need to change anything if you’re printing on U.S. Letter paper. For A4, A5, or other paper sizes you can adjust the Scale setting or simply change the type of paper used to print on.

✔️Once you’re happy with the settings, hit the “Print” button and enjoy!

📌 Tips For Starting A New Habit

These Start A Habit printables are just one ingredient in the recipe for success.

The question is, how do we make sure it actually gets used and helps us create that awesome new routine? Over the years, I picked up a few pointers that truly make a difference. These aren’t complicated tricks, just practical ways to set yourself up for success!

👉Just ONE Habit At A Time – This is probably the biggest secret! Sometimes our ambitions can get the best of us. Trying to incorporate multiple new habits at a time can be seriously overwhelming. And this is the whole point of these printables. They’re not called “Start A Habit” for nothing!

So focus on just one thing at a time. Once you master that one new habit, you can move on to the next!

👉Make It Tiny (Microscopic!) – This might sound counterintuitive, but start ridiculously small. Instead of “exercise for an hour,” try “do 5 squats.” Instead of “read for 30 minutes,” try “read two pages”. The goal is to make it so easy, you almost can’t not do it. Once you’re consistent with the tiny version, you can gradually increase it. Trust me, it works!

👉Know Your “Why” – Before you even start, take a moment to think about why you want this habit. Is it to feel healthier? Have more energy? Save money? When you know your true motivation, it becomes a powerful reminder on those days when your blanket feels extra cozy (I’ve been there!).

👉Connect It To Your Current Routine (Habit Stacking) – This is a game-changer! Think about the routine you already have down pat. Do you always brew coffee in the morning? Always brush your teeth before bed? Link your new small habit to that existing one. For example: “After I brush my teeth, I will do 5 stretches.” Your brain will love the established routine!

👉Forgive Yourself If You Break The Chain – The idea behind these trackers is to build a “chain” of consistency by coloring in those hearts or circle slices. Try your best not to break that chain! But (and this is a big “but”!), if you miss a day, don’t throw in the towel. It happens to everyone. Just get right back on track the very next day. One missed day (or even a week) isn’t a failure, it’s just a hiccup.

👉Make It Easy, Reduce the Friction – Set up your environment so it’s a breeze to do your new habit. If you want to drink more water, keep a full water bottle right next to you. If you want to read, keep the book on your nightstand. Remove anything that makes it harder to do the thing you want to do. My running shoes are now strategically placed by the door, and not tucked away in a closet – no excuses.

👉Celebrate Your Progress (Big or Small!) – Every colored heart or circle slice is a win! Pause a little, and appreciate that you showed up for yourself. You don’t need a parade, but a quiet moment of “Yes! I did it!” can go a long way in reinforcing that positive feeling and keeping you motivated. You’re building consistency, and that’s worth celebrating!

❗[BONUS FREEBIE] Speaking of tracking, if you’re looking to keep tabs on more than just one new habit, you might also love our free printable habit trackers that let you track multiple routines at once! They’re a wonderful way to see your progress across all areas of your life, working hand-in-hand with these new single-habit focused sheets.

I’m curious, what’s that one habit you’ve been wanting to “start” forever? Tell me all about it in the comments, and let’s cheer each other on as we fill in those hearts and circles! ❤️