There are a number of social media websites and smart phone applications designed to help you.
Obviously, popular apps like Facebook and Twitter can help you announce your goals, hold yourself accountable, and receive supportive feedback from friends and family members. But there are a number of additional resources that you may not know about.
Here are just 5 social media sites and apps that can help you set your New Year's resolutions…and stay on track!
1. Tweet Reminders. Twitter is great for connecting with people and sharing news instantaneously. But did you know it's also a great way to remind yourself about tasks? Need a reminder to go to the gym… or to call those past clients? No problem. Visit the Tweet Reminders site, and then enter your Twitter username and up to 5 tasks or reminders. You can even pick a date and time. Then, Tweet Reminders will send you a direct message on Twitter to remind you about them. It's both an easy and helpful thing to do.
2. Moteevate. Regardless of whether your goal is big or small, this site has the inspiration, energy, and advice you need to reach it. With moteevate, you get support from people you already know as well as advice from experts in the field - all while being surrounded by people looking to achieve similar goals. You can even moteevate in teams and act as moteevators for each other. The site also includes cool trackers to record your progress and milestones. Plus, you can customize the privacy settings to keep your goals to yourself or share them with others. And best of all, the basic platform is free to use with the caveat that you pay whatever you want after you achieve your goal. In fact, this honor system is the only thing old-fashioned about moteevate.
3. Toodledo. This is a businessperson's dream app. You've no doubt seen a To-Do list before…but this app kicks it up a notch! Not only does it help you easily organize your tasks and set alarms, but it also allows you to collaborate with other people and establish sub-tasks to work towards your goal in small steps! Plus, Toodledo can be used on your mobile phone, in your email, on your calendar, and even integrated directly into your web browser. So you can stay on track from anywhere…and at any time.
4. StickK. The basic principle of this app is that "incentives get people to do things." So if you really want to achieve a goal - whether it's personal or professional - it's time to put your money where your mouth is. Basically, stickK allows you to create a Commitment Contract focused on achieving a specific goal. As part of the process, you set your goal and timelines, stakes, referee who will monitor your progress, and supporters who will cheer you on. If you achieve your goal in your timeframe, you don't lose the stakes you wagered. But - the best part is - even if you don't achieve your goal, the money you wagered goes to a worthy cause or charity that you designate. So it truly is a win-win situation!
5. GymPact. This is similar to stickK in that you put money on the line…but it's different in that you can also earn some money. You start by making a commitment that you will go to the gym a certain number of times per week (don't worry, you can change your pact any week). You also set the monetary stakes that you'll pay if you don't meet your commitment. Then, you simply use the GymPact iPhone app to check in when you go to the gym. When you meet your weekly goal, you'll be rewarded with real cash, funded by the people who didn't work out! The more days you commit, the more cash you earn. The only downside is that you need an iPhone (or an iPod Touch and a gym with Wi-Fi) to participate, since apps for other systems aren't available.
Of course, this is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to social media websites and apps designed to help you set and achieve your goals. Best wishes to you in the coming weeks and months.
And, if your New Year resolutions involve any financial or housing matters that I can help with, please call or email today. I'll be happy to help out in any way that I can.
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