Useful apps to help you stick to your New Year’s resolutions 

If you’re one of the millions of people who made a New Year’s resolution to set your goals and ambitions for 2019 – good news! There are lots of apps out there to help you stick to your guns, whether that’s to be more active, more productive, have a better work life balance or take your business to the next level over the forthcoming 12 months.

Because they go where you go courtesy of the ever-present smartphone, you can use these apps to help keep you on track when the first flush of enthusiasm starts to fade.

1.   Nike Training Club

Resolving to hit the gym and finally get in shape is one of the most common resolutions the world over, but if you’re running a business – and perhaps even gearing up to have an app designed for your small business yourself – finding time to get to the gym can be easier said than done. Nike Training Club is one of the best apps available if you find it hard to squeeze in regular gym sessions as it works like a personal trainer, giving you tailored workouts you can do anytime, no gym required.

2.   Calm

Running a business can be stressful and many business leaders admit to finding it hard to switch off. With everything from sales and accounts to marketing and emails to get a handle on, not to mention myriad other demands, it’s all too easy to let stress take over. If you’re determined to be more mindful and keep stress at a healthy level as part of a self-care resolution, Calm is the number 1 sleep and meditation app with guided sessions you can do anywhere covering topics such as stress, anxiety, focus and sleep.

3.   Evernote

Many of us vow to be more productive and if this is something you also want to get a handle on, try downloading Evernote. This useful app is packed with features to help you better organise your day and be productive, no matter what’s on your schedule. You can use it to note down ideas and record flashes of inspiration, create and manage a to-do list so everything gets done when it should and manage ongoing projects.

4.   Couch to 5K

Setting yourself a target of running a marathon or half marathon is no small task to achieve but this NHS app promises to help. Even if you’re a non-runner, the app will gradually help get you off the couch and running a 5K distance in just over two months.