5 Ways Tech Can Help You Keep New Year’s Resolutions

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It’s that time again! Time to create resolutions — and then forget about them before Valentine’s Day.

But, it doesn’t have to be that way, friends.

You have the technology right at your fingertips to help you reach this year’s goals. Here are five ways you can use tech to help you keep your New Year’s resolutions.

1. Share Your Resolutions Online

According to the Whole Life Challenge Guide to Making New Year’s Goals That Stick, “[T]elling your friends and family what you’re working toward can be beneficial since in-the-know loved ones can help leverage your personal accountability (plus, it’s fun to celebrate successes with others).”

Use your social media platform of choice to announce your resolutions. This will help you stay accountable, and maybe also help you find a workout buddy, a book club, a place to exchange recipes, tips on quitting smoking, or support for any of the positive changes you want to make in your life this year. If people make fun of your goals or make an effort to thwart them, you can unfollow them or mute them.

2. Turn on “Do Not Disturb While Driving”

One of the unhealthiest habits I ever had was checking my phone in the car. I…