Objective Types

Not all work is the same. A quick errand needs different structure than a 6-month project. Deliber8 Progress gives you four objective types to match your work style.

Simple

Best for: Quick wins, small projects, anything with ≤7 tasks

A flat list of tasks. No phases, no recurrence, just checkboxes.

Example: “Set up home office”

• Buy desk
• Buy chair
• Set up monitor
• Organize cables
• Add plant

Milestone

Best for: Projects with distinct phases, anything with dependencies

Tasks are grouped into milestones (phases). You work through one milestone at a time.

Example: “Launch mobile app”

• Milestone 1: Alpha
  • Build core features
  • Internal testing
• Milestone 2: Beta
  • Fix alpha bugs
  • Add polish
  • Beta tester feedback
• Milestone 3: Launch
  • Final fixes
  • App store submission
  • Marketing push

Milestones can have target weeks, helping you plan long-term.

Habit

Best for: Recurring behaviors, ongoing practices

Habits generate tasks automatically based on a schedule. When you complete a habit task, the next occurrence is created.

Example: “Exercise routine” (3x per week)

• Each week, three “Exercise” tasks appear
• Complete them to build your streak
• Miss too many? Streak resets (unless you use a shield!)

Habits are the heart of the streak system.

Checklist

Best for: Repeatable processes, templates

A checklist is a template that spawns fresh tasks when you “run” it. Great for things you do periodically but not on a fixed schedule.

Example: “Weekly Review” checklist

• Review completed tasks
• Move incomplete tasks
• Plan next week
• Update goals

When you start a weekly review, these tasks are created fresh. Complete them, and the checklist is ready to run again.

Choosing the Right Type

You can’t change an objective’s type after creation, so think about it briefly — but don’t overthink. You can always create a new objective if you chose wrong.