This self-care virtual pet is helping me get my act together

The author struggles with chronic illnesses, exhaustion, and lack of motivation, making it difficult to establish routines and accomplish tasks. A friend recommended the Finch app, a habit tracker and virtual pet, to help the author establish gentle structure and achieve daily goals. The app allows users to care for a digital bird, dressing it up, petting it, and sending it on adventures, while the bird provides encouragement and reminders to complete tasks. The free version of the app is sufficient for the author's needs, but a subscription-based version offers more features. The app does not shame users for not completing tasks, instead focusing on highlighting accomplishments and forming healthy habits. Users earn rainbow stones for completing goals, which can be used to buy items for their bird. The app also allows users to group tasks into "Journeys" to track progress and earn rewards. The author has found Finch to be a helpful tool for staying motivated and forming healthy habits, and enjoys the sense of community and support from other users. The app also offers built-in self-care tools, such as guided breathing exercises and mood tracking. Overall, the author has stuck with Finch for an extended period, finding it a joy to use and a helpful tool for managing daily tasks.