We all know that establishing a routine is the path to healthy habits.
But creating a routine that sticks can be a challenge for even the best of us. In fact, it’s estimated that only 9 percent of people feel that they’ve been successful in keeping their New Year’s resolutions. The ideas were there, the intentions may have seemed good at the time, but when it comes down to it, putting in the work consistently is often where many people get stuck.
Staying on track can be challenging—but it doesn’t have to be impossible! Sometimes, simply relying on a few effective tools can help keep you motivated and on task. No matter what new habit you are looking to form, or which one you’re trying to break, having the right strategies on your side can help. Why not make it easier for you to stay focused and dedicated to your new routine?
Here’s a look at five tools that will help you to set—and stick to—your goals.
1. Coach.me
Turn to Coach.me if you are looking to set a habit and would benefit from community support. Receive encouragement to work toward your goals with their free app, or pay a bit each month and gain professional habit coaching. There’s even leadership coaching, if you’re looking for career success. Tracking your progress is the first step to building good habits—and by having the support of a community behind you—your chances of success are even greater.
2. Strides
If you’re looking to track your goals and habits, both good and bad, then Strides is the tool for you. Keeping tabs on your habits will help you get a better sense of how you really spend your time and will show you what areas need work. Strides makes it easy for you to set goals, track your progress, and achieve big things—regardless of what your goals are or what habits you are trying to cultivate.
3. Evernote
If you’re busy, getting into the habit of taking notes is important, and something that Evernote helps to facilitate. Believe it or not, attempting to keep track of everything in your mind isn’t a sign of mental greatness, so relieve yourself of this frustrating habit! Instead, free up some space by jotting things down. Evernote makes it easy to file and organize your thoughts, keeping them in a convenient location for easy reference.
4. Chains.cc
Chains.cc is a fun online motivational tool that’s based on the “don’t break the chain” method to help you build new, positive habits, and break bad ones. Every day that you complete a task, your streak will grow. Eventually your motivation will be to keep the chain from breaking! Chains.cc is free, and there’s also an iPhone app available.
5. Day Designer
And finally—a daily planner! Here at Day Designer, we’re big believers in the science behind writing things down. Schedule time in for the routines and habits that best support your goals and intentions. Plan your day with Day Designer.