Top Five Apps that Help You Keep Your New Year's Resolutions
When willpower fails, mobile technology prevails. Stay on track of this year's goals with the help of your smartphone.
A new year, a new pledge to yourself. But by February, how many of us are still on track?
This year, you’re really going to stick to your New Year’s resolutions thanks to these five helpful apps. Whether you’re determined to lose those stubborn 10 pounds, save money or organize a cluttered life, the top New Year’s resolutions are more achievable than ever thanks to mobile technology.
By the time 2013 rolls around, your resolutions might just be a way of life!
Calorie Counter by MyFitnessPal
So long, holiday cookies and cocktail-party finger foods! Get help keeping track of your new 2012 diet plan with the highly rated Calorie Counter and Diet Tracker app from MyFitnessPal. The fitness app contains a massive food database, so whatever you’re eating, you can choose the items from the list, record your calorie intake and enter your exercise activity (on the web or via the app) for revised daily calorie counts.
CardioTrainer
For a healthier heart and a smaller waistline this year, enlist the help of CardioTrainer, your mobile fitness and weight-loss partner. This fitness GPS app contains a pedometer tool that allows you to record and monitor your new workout regimen—from running to yoga. In addition to tracking your workouts, you can also prepare new workout schedules, follow a weight-loss plan and share your progress with your social network.
LinkedIn
This year, career improvement was a popular resolution. Whether your goal is to land a new job, increase your business network or expand your knowledge via a professional group, the LinkedIn app will help you to work toward all of the above. The app allows you to access almost everything available in your online LinkedIn account, including groups, connection suggestions, status updates from your network and headlines from around your industry.
Mint.com Personal Finance
Home renovations, your kids’ college fund, a new car⎯this is the year you have finally resolved to start saving. And you’re not alone there. Mint.com Personal Finance operates on the premise that the more reporting you have on your own spending behavior, the easier it is to stay on budget.
When you add your financial accounts to the Mint.com app, it provides real-time data on exactly what you’re spending and where you’re spending it. You can set categorical budgets and custom alerts for things like large purchases, deposits and spending caps. Content from Mint.com’s blog also provides financial advice whenever you’re in need of a little guidance.
Evernote
If the ribbon tied around your finger isn’t working, it’s time to download Evernote, the organizational list app that keeps you from being forgetful. Have an errand you have to run? Make a note of it. Did a great idea just pop into your head? Jot it down! Evernote lets you easily record any tasks, ideas, photos and voice memos you need to remember. And if your notes start to pile up, it’s easy to stay organized with the app’s search tools.
The first thing you could note? Try adding a reminder about this year’s resolutions.