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title: "Setting Goals | Canvas | Ilmiya Documentation"
description: "Set daily and weekly memorization goals in Canvas and build a streak to keep your practice consistent."
url: "https://ilmiya.com/docs/canvas/memorization/setting-goals/"
language: "en"
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# Setting Goals

Canvas lets you set personal memorization goals to give your practice direction and help you stay on track. Goals can be based on verses, pages, or time — whichever works best for your schedule.

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## Setting a Memorization Goal

1.  Open **Memorize** from the top navigation.
2.  Look for the **Goal** or **Settings** option in the memorization dashboard.
3.  Choose your goal type and set your target.
4.  Save — your goal is now active and tracked daily.

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## Goal Types

| Goal Type | Example |
| --- | --- |
| **Verses per day** | Memorize 3 new verses every day |
| **Pages per day** | Complete 1 page per day |
| **Minutes per day** | Spend at least 20 minutes on memorization daily |

You can set both a **daily** and a **weekly** goal at the same time.

> **Tip**
>
> Start conservatively — a goal you can consistently hit every day is far more effective than an ambitious goal you miss frequently. You can always increase your target as you build momentum.

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## Daily Streaks

Your **streak** counts the number of consecutive days you’ve met your memorization goal.

-   Complete your daily goal → streak increments by 1
-   Miss a day → streak resets to zero
-   Your **longest streak** is recorded separately so you can always see your personal best

The streak counter is displayed prominently in the memorization dashboard as a daily motivator.

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## Goal Progress Display

The memorization dashboard shows:

| Indicator | What it shows |
| --- | --- |
| **Today’s progress** | How much of today’s goal you’ve completed (e.g. 2 of 3 verses) |
| **Streak counter** | Current consecutive days streak |
| **Weekly overview** | A visual timeline of your activity across the current week |
| **Goal completion %** | Percentage of today’s target completed |

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## Adjusting Your Goal

You can update your goal at any time from the memorization settings — increase it when you’re ready for more, or reduce it during a busy period to keep your streak alive.

> **Note**
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> Streak tracking is based on your account’s timezone. Make sure your timezone is set correctly in your [Profile Settings](https://ilmiya.com/docs/canvas/settings/) to avoid unexpected resets.

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## Milestone Notifications

When you hit notable streak milestones — such as 7 days, 30 days, or 100 days — Canvas highlights the achievement. Some milestones may be linked to [Awards](https://ilmiya.com/docs/campus/awards/) rewards depending on your organization’s configuration.

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