I have a count down/up widget on my widget screen (or whatever you call the screen you get to with a left-to-right swipe from the iPhone home screen).

On it I have 3 counts.

One is an annual countdown to Christmas, since that seems like the most important holiday to have a countdown for…

The other two are for health-related dates.

My dad died far too young, so I have a countdown until I reach the exact age he died. This is my reminder to try making healthy choices, so I can live a longer, healthier, and happier life than he did. The other is a count up since the last drink I had. It may not last long, but I’ve taken a break from partaking in alcoholic beverages—for health reasons as well.

Do you keep track of any count downs or ups? What are they? Let me know on Twitter.