Tuesday Tip: Plant Better Habits in 2026with the Forest App

Forest app icon, a green shoot growing from brown dirt. As the New Year approaches, many of us set fresh goals and resolutions. We usually stay committed for a week or two, maybe even a month. To help you stay focused and on task, try the Forest app. Forest – Stay focused, be present. Forest is a productivity app that uses a gamified approach to help you stay focused by “growing” virtual trees. Each tree represents a block of focused time, typically around 30 minutes. The app is available for a one-time purchase on iOS devices, while the Android version is free with ads.

You start by setting a timer for a focus session. As long as you stay in the app, your virtual tree grows, but if you leave the app, the tree withers and you lose that focus session, which creates a strong incentive to stay on task. When you successfully complete a session, your tree fully grows, and you earn virtual coins.

You can use your virtual coins to unlock new tree species and achievements, adding variety and fun to your focus routine. If you upgrade to the premium version, you can also spend coins to support the planting of real trees through Forest’s partnership with Trees for the Future.

Over time, your successful sessions build a lush virtual forest that visually represents your focused effort. You can also plant trees with friends and family, turning focus into a shared, motivating activity.

The app provides detailed statistics so you can track your focus habits by day, week, month, or year. Use Forest to stay focused, make 2026 your most productive year yet, and support the environment at the same time—it truly is a win-win.

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