The Best Tracking Apps To Meet Your New Year Goals

A marvelous combo. 

I adore using technology to set and track my goals. It works. I have met more goals this year than in many ones gone by. And I’m not the only one, according to a survey coming out of the United Kingdom:

The incredible extent to which the younger generation are relying on gadgets to set personal goals, measure success and stay motivated was revealed after researchers polled 1,664 adults between the ages of 18 and 34 across Great Britain.
According to the new data, millennials are using tracking technology across a variety of areas from fitness, health and diet, to sleep, language learning, money and even mindfulness." 

Our smartphones, while causing some distraction, can also have great power for good. One of the ways is using them to set, track and achieve our goals for the new year and beyond. There are a lot of options out there when it comes to tracking everything from your social media usage to your health and fitness goals. So today I’m bringing together some favorites to choose from.

May this be the year that you break through barriers for greater health and happiness.

HabitBull

Whether you want to break a bad habit or build some positive ones, HabitBull is a smart tracker for both iOS and Android. Being able to mark off your successful days makes you feel accomplished and know you are making progress.

And tech lovers, your stats are in the cloud so you never lose track.

There are discussion forums if you want to connect with other trackers. And motivational quotes to help you remember why you are making the effort. If you are data-obsessed, there are graphs too.

Time Planner

This one allows you to create lists and track habits and has a calendar to help you organize your time. It also has an alarm feature, making Time Planner a great multi-purpose yet lightweight choice.

Train yourself to be more productive and make better use of the time you have. Decide what your main priorities are and then set reminders to manage your workflow and your life.

Coach.me

Does hiring your own personal coach seem way out of reach for your budget? Coach.me could be the next best thing.

Build your career. Get in shape. Learn a new skill."

Set targets, get high-fives and review trends. The design is based on behavioral psychology in order to help you achieve mastery. The app is available on the web, iPhone and Android so you can have access wherever you are. You can set yourself up as your own coach, get community coaching, or hire a coach with the app for a fee.

Strides

If you are ready to get SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant and Timely) with your goals, then Strides could be the match for you. You can get started quickly with the easy setup that allows you to track both habits and goals.

You can break your bigger goals and projects down into smaller, easier-to-achieve pieces. You can view your average over time to evaluate how you are doing and what you may need to adjust.

by  Lori Hil