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Free goal setting software that combines the OKR methodology with daily planning and progress tracking. Turn your ambitions into achievements with a proven system.

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The Problem with Traditional Goal Setting

Most people set goals in January and forget them by February. Why? Because writing down "lose weight" or "learn Spanish" isn't a system - it's a wish.

Effective goal setting requires specificity, measurability, and a clear connection to daily actions. Lidger provides this complete system, not just a place to write down dreams.

OKR-Based Goal Setting

Use the Objectives and Key Results framework - the same system used by Google, Intel, and leading organizations. Define inspiring objectives and measurable key results that tell you exactly when you've succeeded.

Set qualitative, inspiring objectives
Define quantitative key results
Track progress with clear metrics
Guided wizard for beginners

Connect Goals to Daily Actions

Goals without action are just dreams. Lidger bridges the gap between your big objectives and your daily tasks. Every task can link to an objective, ensuring your daily work moves you toward your goals.

Link tasks to objectives
Daily check-ins for planning
Evening checkout for reflection
Priority matrix for focus

See Your Progress Clearly

Visual progress tracking keeps you motivated and informed. See how your objectives are advancing, which key results need attention, and celebrate milestones along the way.

Prioritize What Matters

Not all tasks contribute equally to your goals. Use the Eisenhower Matrix to categorize tasks by urgency and importance, ensuring you focus on high-impact work that moves your objectives forward.

A Complete Goal Setting System

Lidger combines proven methodologies into one cohesive approach.

OKRs for Direction

Objectives and Key Results give you clarity on what you're trying to achieve and how you'll know when you've achieved it. No more vague goals.

Eisenhower Matrix for Focus

Prioritize tasks by urgency and importance. Focus on what truly matters and avoid getting lost in busywork that doesn't advance your goals.

Daily Check-ins for Consistency

Morning intentions and evening reflections keep you connected to your goals daily. Small consistent actions compound into major achievements.

Visual Progress for Motivation

See your progress with clear visuals. Progress bars, completion percentages, and dashboards keep you motivated and aware of your advancement.

OKR Wizard

Step-by-step guidance to create meaningful objectives and key results.

Task Management

Create, prioritize, and complete tasks linked to your goals.

Daily Planning

Check-ins to set intentions and checkouts to reflect on progress.

Priority Matrix

Eisenhower Matrix to focus on important, high-impact work.

Progress Dashboard

Visual overview of all your objectives and their status.

Free Forever

Complete goal setting system at no cost. No premium needed.

Lidger vs. Traditional Approaches

Feature	Lidger	Notes/Spreadsheets
Structured OKR framework
Progress tracking & visualization
Task-to-goal linking
Eisenhower Matrix prioritization
Daily check-in workflow
Guided goal creation wizard
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Frequently Asked Questions

What's the best way to set goals?

The most effective goals are specific, measurable, and connected to daily actions. Lidger uses the OKR (Objectives and Key Results) framework: you set an inspiring objective, then define 2-4 measurable key results that prove you've achieved it. This combines the motivation of big-picture thinking with the clarity of concrete metrics.

How do OKRs help with goal setting?

OKRs solve the two biggest problems with goal setting: vagueness and lack of measurement. An objective tells you what you're working toward, while key results tell you how you'll know you've achieved it. This framework has helped organizations like Google scale, and it works equally well for personal goals.

How do I connect my goals to daily tasks?

In Lidger, every task can be linked to an objective. When you create a task, you can associate it with one of your goals. This creates a direct line from your daily actions to your bigger objectives, ensuring every task has purpose and contributes to something meaningful.

What if I fail to achieve my goals?

With OKRs, "failure" is often expected! OKRs should be ambitious, and achieving 70% of a stretch goal is considered success. The goal is progress, not perfection. If you consistently hit 100%, your goals probably aren't ambitious enough. Lidger helps you track this progress so you can see how far you've come, even if you don't hit every target.

Is Lidger's goal setting software free?

Yes! All features - OKR creation, task management, the Eisenhower Matrix, daily check-ins, progress tracking - are completely free. We believe everyone deserves access to effective goal setting tools, regardless of budget.

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