It’s that time of the year again when we say those four magic words, “New Year, New Me.” What follows next is usually a list of New Year’s resolutions that, if you’re lucky, you’ll still be keeping by February, unlike most people.
So, let’s make 2025 the year you finally realize your goals with the help of tech. Whether your goal is to be healthier and fitter or add those zeros to your bank account balance, there’s a gadget or app that can make it work.
Fitness and Health Goals
Let’s start with a resolution that’s usually high on the list for most people—staying healthy. Health is the real wealth, and keeping fit is easier said than done. That’s why most gyms record increased memberships within the first few weeks of the year before most people slowly start falling off.
To stretch your fitness goals this year further, a good starting point is to consider purchasing a fitness tracker. Gadgets like Fitbit, Garmin or Apple Smartwatch will track your workouts, steps, heart rate and sleep quality. With a simple tap on your wristwatch, you can stay updated on your health. Their stylish designs also make them ideal for a day-to-day wardrobe accessory.
If you want to save some coins this year and don’t want to spend on a smartwatch, you can consider downloading apps for workouts. Apps like FitOn, Nike Training Club, and Peloton offer workout routines tailored for you and track your progress.
Financial Goals
Are you proud of the financial decisions you made in 2024? If you think your spending patterns could be better or want to put more money aside for investments, a budgeting app or savings platform is an excellent choice. In fact, people who track their spending have a higher chance of actualizing their financial goals.
With budgeting apps like You Need A Budget (YNAB), NerdWallet, or PocketGuard, you’ll know how each dollar is spent. The apps come with cool features that let you organize your bills, loans, mortgages, and leisure budget with ease.
Your vacation plans, brunch with friends, hangouts, and gaming activities need to be part of your budget. Such activities can easily slip into miscellaneous but you need to track them. Hobbies like video gaming can end up being quite costly because of buying the latest console or games. Casino gaming is another venture that needs a clear budget if you are into it.
Online casinos offer fun games to play like slots and poker, with the potential to win cash rewards, but without a budget, you can easily get carried away. As you plan your budget for bills and utilities, don’t forget to put some money aside for your relaxation.
Time Management and Productivity
Want to boost your productivity this year by meeting those deadlines and crashing tasks? All you need is a task management app that will bring you up to speed with what you’re supposed to do. Apps like Trello, Todoist, or Notion will organize your tasks and set deadlines with reminders.
If you’ve never used such an app before, you’ll easily see a change in your productivity after a short while. Some task management apps can even let you collaborate with others on a project if the resolution is for a team.
Learning New Skills
It’s never too late to learn a new skill, especially in today’s world where you need to upskill to remain competitive. Luckily, it’s quite easy to understand most skills today thanks to the internet. If this is the year you’ve decided to learn that new language, apps like Duolingo, Babbel, and Rosetta Stone will guide you every step of the way. Their learning experience is interactive and most people have had a positive experience using the platforms.
If your focus is on skills development, online courses and learning platforms like Coursera, Skillshare, and MasterClass are a great starting point. You’ll learn from the very best in the industry in a user-friendly way. The costs are usually reasonable as well and you can study from anywhere in the world.
There’s an App or a Tech for Most New Year Resolutions
While these are the most common goals that people set up at the beginning of the year, chances are there’s an app or a gadget that you can use to better achieve your specific New Year resolutions.
Whether it’s stopping a bad habit like smoking or cutting back on alcohol, planning to read more this year, or chasing inner peace, you can search for an app that will hold your hand. If you’ve been struggling to achieve your New Year resolutions prior, maybe it’s time to bring in a helper in tech, and this could finally be your year.
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