Default Categories
What Are Categories?
Categories are how you classify each energy entry. When you log a cost or a gain, you pick a category that describes the activity. Over time, this lets you see where your energy actually goes and what consistently restores it.
Every account starts with 30 default categories across ten groups: Admin, Career, Communication, Creative, Errands & Finance, Family, Focused Work, Home, Social, and Wellness. These categories are available to all users, free and premium.
Detailed categories
By default, the Track form shows a simplified set of categories. If you want access to the full list of 30, toggle Detailed Categories in Settings under System Behavior.
Admin
- Administrative Tasks: email, scheduling, and other coordination tasks.
- Commuting: travel to and from work or appointments.
- Project Management: planning, organizing, and overseeing projects.
Career
- Job Search / Interviews: applications, resume work, and interview preparation.
- Learning / Training: courses, certifications, and skill-building.
- Mentoring / Teaching: coaching others or being coached.
- Networking: professional social events and relationship-building.
- Performance Review: evaluations, feedback sessions, and goal-setting.
Communication
- Email / Messages: written correspondence and messaging.
- Meetings: scheduled calls, standups, one-on-ones, or group sessions.
- Presentation / Public Speaking: talks, demos, and public-facing communication.
Creative
- Hobby / Creative Activity: personal interests, arts, crafts, and creative output.
- Reading / Learning: books, articles, or long-form content for personal growth.
Errands & Finance
- Financial Management: budgeting, bills, taxes, and financial admin.
- Shopping / Errands: shopping, appointments, and tasks outside the home.
Family
- Family Time: time spent with family members.
- Parenting: childcare and parenting responsibilities.
- Romantic Relationship: partner-related activities and quality time.
Focused Work
- Concentrated Work: focused, uninterrupted work on a single task.
- Creative Brainstorming: ideation, brainstorming, and exploratory thinking.
- Documentation / Reports: writing documentation, reports, and structured output.
Home
- Cooking / Meal Prep: cooking, eating, and food preparation.
- Household Chores: cleaning, laundry, dishes, and general upkeep.
Social
- Conflict Resolution: navigating disagreements and resolving interpersonal issues.
- Friendship / Socializing: social time with friends and acquaintances.
- Volunteering / Community: community service and unpaid contributions.
Wellness
- Exercise / Fitness: any intentional physical activity.
- Medical Appointment: doctor visits and health appointments.
- Meditation / Mindfulness: meditation, breathing exercises, or quiet reflection.
- Therapy / Counseling: therapy sessions and mental health support.
Custom categories
Need categories that better match your life? Premium users can create custom categories with icons and budget groups. Custom categories appear alongside the defaults in the Track form and Budget table.
Related
- Logging an Entry: select a category when recording energy
- Custom Categories: create and organize premium categories
- Account & Settings: toggle detailed categories on or off