Gold Stars & Rewards

The Reward System

EarnItGrid uses a guilt-free reward system. Complete habits, earn stars, claim rewards you actually enjoy.

Setting Up Rewards

Creating a Reward

1. Go to the Rewards section
2. Click Add Reward
3. Enter a reward name (e.g., "Watch a movie", "Order takeout")
4. Choose an icon
5. Save your reward

Reward Ideas

• Small treats: Coffee, snack, 15 min of gaming
• Medium rewards: Movie night, order food, sleep in
• Big rewards: New book, day trip, special purchase

Claiming Rewards

When you've completed all habits for the day:

1. A "Claim Reward" button appears
2. Click it to see your available rewards
3. Select a reward to claim
4. Your star balance is updated

The Star Economy

Earning Stars

• 1 star per habit completed (same day only)
• Bonus stars for perfect days, streaks, and milestones

Star Balance

Your total stars are shown in the app header. This is your "bank" of earned rewards.

No Punishment

You never lose stars. Missing a habit just means you don't earn stars that day. This approach reduces guilt and encourages consistency over perfection.

Premium Features

Premium users can:

• Track more detailed reward statistics
• Access advanced analytics on reward patterns
• Set custom reward icons

Philosophy

The goal isn't to bribe yourself into habits. It's to recognize that consistency deserves celebration. Small rewards help reinforce the positive feelings of accomplishment.