The New Year is almost two weeks in, but most of still write
2014 instead of 2015, just most of us still keep the old habits we promised we
would change. Keeping New Year’s resolutions like eating healthier, getting in
shape, spending smarter, being more productive can be tricky, but not
impossible when you have a strong will power and the right tools at your
disposal. And one of those tools is always in your hands – your smartphone! You
can easily stay on track and complete your goals once you ‘arm’ yourself with
the right apps!
We browsed a little through the app stores – iOS and
Android, and selected several apps that can help you follow your plans and
elevate your lifestyle!
Secure your security
- 1Password
If you are the kind of person that forgets easy so you use
one password for everything, now would be the time to change that! 1Password is
your password creator and password safe guard app. You can store the existing
and create new passwords, credit card and mobile wallet information, use one
tap log in for websites and more. And what’s even better your data will be
synced across all devices. (iOS, Android)
Learn a foreign
language – Duolingo
Learn a new language, or refresh the ones you already know
but are a little rusty. Duoling lets you so it on your own terms, whenever and
wherever you feel comfortable, right from your smartphone. The lessons are
short, easy to complete, and in nine different languages, you choose which
areas you wish to target, like speaking or reading comprehension. (iOS, Android)
Complete tasks more
efficiently – MarkO
If you are on the go, and frequently pass by the places
where you should complete a task but keep forgetting, this is the app you
need. MarkO will help you improve your
productivity and task completion greatly. You create a task and assign a
location to it, so you will be reminded to complete it when you approach that
place. What’s also cool is that you can always check your tasks on a map, and
share them with your friends so you don’t do everything by yourself. And yes,
your tasks are synced on all devices! (Android, Android Wear)
Zero your inbox –
Mailbox
A cluttered overflowing inbox is stressful and
going to zero can be not just very time-consuming, but sometimes easier said
than done. We all know it. Enter Mailbox. More productively and effortlessly
organize your emails, and quickly decide when and how to respond to each of
them. The auto swipe feature is also learning your preferences over time so it
can automatically complete repetitive action. (iOS, Android)
If you want to plan your budget and sped smarter, you need
to try Level. The beautiful design and simplicity make your budgeting look
easier. Connect your banking and credit card apps and your money flow – income
and bills -will be automatically detected, and the app will help you create a
budget you can actually stick to! You can break it down to daily, weekly and
monthly spendings, across different categories so you know where your money
goes. (iOS, Android)
Healthier eating –
Fooducate
Whether you are balancing your diet, or trying to lose
weight, you need to figure out which food choices are better than others. And
that’s what Fooducate does - scans the nutrition labels and ingredients lists
and alerts you when there’s MSG, added sugars, preservatives or other
ingredients you shouldn’t consume. Fooducate grades the items and provides you
with a healthier alternative. Now, it’s easier to eat smarted. (iOS, Android)
Fitter you – Nike+ Training Club
Be your own personal coach and get the results you always
wanted with the dozens of workouts and workout routines available in Nike+
Training Club. Every exercise has a detailed video tutorial shown by trainers
and athletes so it feels like working out with a celebrity personal trainer.
Set and customize the workouts to reach your fitness goals! (iOS, Android)
Have fun while improving your lifestyle! Enjoy your new you!
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