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Apps to Help You Keep Your New Years Resolutions
Around 54% of Americans make New Year’s resolutions each year. Among those only about 8% are successful at keeping them. However, some studies show that people who make resolutions are more likely to obtain their goals at some point as compared to those that never make resolutions. About 75% of people are able to keep their resolutions during the first week and about 46% of people are able to make it about 6 months.
Can you guess the top New Years Resolutions for 2017?
- Lose weight
- Get out of debt
- Stop smoking
Other popular resolutions include getting a higher education, getting a better job, getting out of debt, volunteering more, doing more traveling, or finding a significant other.
Here are some Apps to Help You Keep Your New Years Resolutions
Resolution to Lose Weight: My Fitness Pal. Of course there are a ton of free apps that help with weight loss goals, but this happens to be my favorite. I love that I can scan my food items from my phone, and that it keeps details for me from how many calories and carbs I had in a day, to how much sugar and fat as well. You can log in exercise and even turn your phone into a pedometer. I love knowing daily whether I was under or over my calorie goals and how much I will weight in a few weeks down the road if I continue on this path. (Free on iTunes and Google Play). Want to know more about those ingredients on a label? True Food is a good app to use so you can see if you really want to dig into all of the ingredients in various foods. You may think twice about taking a bite once you know all of the artificial ingredients.
Resolution to Quit Smoking: The National Cancer Institute along with the U.S. Food & Drub Administration created quitSMART. It shares lot of tips and things to distract you including games. The biggest success stories seem to be with those who share their progress with others on Social Media. (Free on iTunes and Google Play) MyQuit Coach is another popular option.
Resolution to Get Out of Debt: One of the biggest mistakes can be to not track daily spending. People don’t tend to take into account daily coffee, lunch and other small expenses that can really add up. With the app MINT, you can keep track of all of your credit card accounts, investments, etc. and then it builds a budget for you. Once you can see everything in front of you, it is often easy cut back on certain expenses. (Free on iTunes and Google Play)
Manage Stress: Sometimes we just forget to take a moment to breathe or appreciate the things around us. We like the app Pacifica which helps you track and analyze your mood each day and give you tools to address behaviors and focus on relaxation. If you ware interested in meditation, try the Stress Free app with Andrew Johnson. Just put your headphones on and sit back and relax.
Drink More Water: I don’t know about anyone else but this is a tough one for me. Although I drink some water daily, I rarely each the minimum recommended 64 ounces. There are apps that let you set goals and keep track of how much water you have had. I-phone users can use Daily Water Free and Android users WaterDrink Reminder to help you get on the right track.
Resolution to Give Back: If you don’t have time to volunteer yet, there is an app called PocketRice. It’s a game that asks trivia questions, and for each question you get right, they donate up to 15 grains of rice to hungry children around the world through one of the United National World Food programs called World Vision. It is estimated that this has provided food for over 9,600 children in need already. (Free on iTunes and Google Play) If you want to volunteer your time, you can find events in your area on Volunteer Finder for I-phones or Volunteer Near You for Androids.
Resolution to Learn a New Language: Want to learn a new language before you travel to a foreign country? We like Duolingo. Learn languages completely free, without ads or hidden charges. It’s fun, easy, and scientifically proven. How do they make their money? Well once you feel confident enough, you take a lesson to translate something from another language to English and they get paid for the translation. They also charge for those that want to be certified in a particular language.
Other tips on how can you stay on track?
– Set realistic goals. One of the reasons why so many people aren’t able to keep their resolutions is that their goals simply aren’t realistic. To stay on track, experts say to make small, reasonable goals. So if you want to lose 25 pounds, start with an attainable goal of 2 pounds per month. Perhaps reconsider a resolution – instead of setting a specific amount of pounds you want to lose, why not commit to working out a few times per week? If you make a date with friends to hike or ride bike often, you are more likely to do it so you don’t let others down.
–Remember that success takes times. Many people break their New Year’s resolutions because they get discouraged. Things like quitting smoking or losing weight don’t happen overnight. If your goal is to get out of debt, why not start with saving $25 per paycheck or giving up a habit like buying coffee out several times per week. Perhaps set up an auto-draft so a set amount of money goes into your savings account automatically. You’d be surprised how you can gradually start saving money by making just a few minor changes.
– Be accountable. Don’t just make New Year’s resolutions, tell others about them. You are more likely to achieve your goals if you have others around you that will help keep you on track. The extra motivation and accountability may be the only things standing in the way of you being able to keep your resolution. Also, if you share your goals/resolutions with others, you may feel more pressure to stick to it, and you can also receive support and encouragement.
As you reflect on the year that is coming to a close, and prepare for the New Year ahead, we encourage you to dream about where you want to go and what you want to experience. Throughout 2016, we will continue to share travel information and great vacation options, plus once a month we’ll spotlight one of our favorite destinations or experiences.
We wish you a wonderful new year filled with abundance, joy, and treasured moments.
Other New Year’s posts that may interest you:
New Years Traditions and Superstitions
New Years Eve Around the World – It’s 12 O’clock Somewhere
New Years Lucky Foods Menu Ideas
New Years Lucky Food Recipes (on Pinterest)
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