A year ago, my daughter (mid-20s) suggested I download an app called Finch.
She had been using it for a couple of months to build habits.
Specifically, she was looking for motivation around what I’ll call the chores of daily living.
The mundane tasks we all must do, from cleaning the bathroom to paying bills.
Being curious about anything that helps with habits and personal development, I was in.
What is Finch?
The app is cute and engaging.
You are given a “birb” which is a bird-like character who is your pet/partner.
Once you set up the habits you want to track, you earn points for accomplishing them.
In addition, doing xxx of your habits each day unlocks daily prizes.
The prizes are in the form of clothing for your birb and decorations for your birb’s room.
There are options to buy things from a store, go on adventures, and so much more.
My Perspective
One year in, I’m surprised at how the app drew me in.
I read an article in Mashable that might explain some of the reason.
They talk about cozy gaming and define it like this:
A cozy game tends to be low on stimulation, built around aesthetics many of us would call “cute” or “soft.”
Many involve life simulations — running a coffee shop, or power washing a particularly dirty town.
Most importantly, cozy games aren’t really about winning. They encourage players to enjoy the ride.
– Mashable
I’m not surprised that my GenZ daughter who grew up playing games like Cooking Mama, Animal Crossing, and Farmville was drawn in to Finch as an adult.
What I hadn’t realized is that I would enjoy a cozy game.
I’ve developed a daily habit and find it fun to virtually visit my daughter and her birb.
I get to see the outfits she picked for her birb and how she decorated her room.
Your Turn
Are there any cozy games you play?
Do they help you relax in the midst of an overwhelming life?
Do you think that a game like Finch could help motivate you to keep your positive habits?