The New Year snuck up a bit quicker than expected, and if you’re like most of us, you’ve probably come up with a list of ambitious resolutions. It’s uplifting to say you’re going to get more organized or save more money, but how exactly do you plan to do so? Here are nine free apps that will help you stay on track and get closer to accomplishing your New Year’s goals.
If your resolution is to get organized:
After the holidays, many of us have a ton of work to do which often times can be overwhelming. 24me is an app that acts as a virtual assistant and automatically brings to-dos in one place, including your calendar, task manager, notes, social networks, and financial institutions. The app consolidates all of your information, reminds you of your necessary errands and due dates, and provides a one-click way to accomplish tasks. And if you’re too busy to get all of these done yourself, 24me will even put you in touch with an actual assistant to help run your errands.
If your resolution is to eat healthier:
Yummly is a recipe app that sifts through top food blogs and finds options to help you make healthier meals. Searching for “quick lunch” or “hot lunch” will provide you with dozens of delicious recipes and pictures you can use to easily compare and choose from. The app also lets you create shopping lists for each recipe and access or organize them on any device. You can use these powerful filters to get recipes to fit your nutritional goals or avoid any allergies.
If your resolution is to break a bad habit:
If you drink too much coffee, spend hours browsing the web, or let emails pile up, then you’re going to want to turn to HabitRPG, an app that can help you get your vices under control. As the name suggests, it’s a role-playing game that lets you live up to your promises by earning points and rewards for overcoming temptations. The app also allows you to compete against your friends in willpower battles or join guilds to find players with similar struggles.
If your resolution is to save more:
It’s time to stop wondering where your money went and plan for your financial future with Mvelopes, an app that uses the concept of “spending envelopes” to track spending and create a plan for your income. For convenience, it syncs with your bank securely and effortlessly, allowing you to view the funds you have left in each virtual envelope to customize budgets.
If your resolution is to get up from your desk more:
While it’s great that you spend so many hours absorbed at your desk to accomplish jobs and tasks, it’s not so wonderful that you’re glued to your chair. Apps like Stand up for Android and Stand Up! for iOS ensure that you don’t let being in the zone destroy your health by sending you a “take a break” reminder. It’s completely your preference for what you do during that time, whether it’s a hike up and down the stairs, a quick walk to grab some water, or a few yoga stretches.
If your resolution is to read more:
Sometimes there’s nothing better than spending all day indulged in a remarkable book. With the app ReadMe!, you’ll have an e reader right at your hands with colorized streaming text that helps reduce the amount required to move your eyes, allowing you to read more quickly. It lets you amp up the speed if you’re in a hurry or slow it down for a more relaxing experience and allows syncing between devices and offline reading.
If your resolution is to relax more:
With work piling up and people constantly on the go, sometimes it’s critical to put time aside to relax. Headspace is an app to help you out that offers guided and unguided meditations, which last anywhere from two to 60 minutes. It’ll send you reminders to ensure you don’t forget to take a break and offers digital rewards if you make relaxing a regular habit.
If your resolution is to learn more:
Curiosity is an app that helps build your knowledge by offering hand-picked videos, key facts, and infographics on a variety of five topics. While this won’t replace taking a class, it will expand your horizons and make you feel much more informed.
If your resolution is to be more punctual:
While this resolution tool is not actually an app, it does use your smartphone to cure the annoying habit of being late. Interruptive is a Chrome extension that calls you to remind to get on the road for your next appointment or that you need to get started on a project you’ve been putting off. The tool integrates smoothly with Google Calendar so you just have to decide how soon in advance you want to be reminded of important events. The service continually calls you every minute for five minutes straight until you confirm the call, which may seem annoying, but let’s face it – it’s hard to ignore and that’s probably exactly what you need if you’re known for being late.
New Year’s resolutions can be tricky and demanding, but these apps will make them easier to stick to.
Source: Mashable
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