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Do you feel like you\u2019ve failed your New Year\u2019s Resolutions already? Don\u2019t fret. You\u2019ll be able to reach your goals with patience, moderation, and the wonder of smartphone technology. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The most common New Year\u2019s Resolutions are perennials – Lose weight! Be less stressed! Work out more! Save money! They\u2019re also easy to forget or ignore once the month wears on and February starts poking its head around the corner. Fortunately, there are also apps that can help you keep your resolutions on track. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because saving money is always nice, even if reducing debt for 2020 isn\u2019t on your list of things to do, these are all the best free apps we could find to keep your resolutions on the straight and narrow (or get them back on track). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resolution: Get a Handle on Spending<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u00bb Get this app: MINT<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you find yourself wondering at the end of the month what you actually spent money on, you might be interested in the Mint app. Mint helps you track and categorize your expenses – so, for example, you might discover that you\u2019re spending too much on clothing and not enough on diet and wellness. Mint will also send you a notice if you \u201coverspend\u201d in a particular category. Mint has its own spending categories, and you can create your own as well. (Mint is owned by Intuit, the company that puts out TurboTax.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also consider: Chime<\/a>, Acorns<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resolution: Sleep better<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u00bb Get this app: SLEEPCYCLE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

SleepCycle tracks your sleep patterns, allowing you to see how restful your sleep is by detecting your movements and your progress through 1 (the shallowest stage of sleep) to 5 (REM sleep, or the dream stage). If you want, you can also use SleepCycle to wake you up during stage 1 sleep, the \u201cshallowest\u201d stage and the best stage for awakening. The average adult needs at least 7 hours of sleep a night\u2014a lack of sleep can cause serious problems that include depressed mood and immune system, chronic medical conditions, and disrupted metabolism. If you\u2019ve made a resolution to get better sleep, you\u2019re in good (if sleepy) company. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention estimates<\/a> that at least a third of adult Americans routinely get six or fewer hours of sleep a night. Think you’re already a sleep expert? Take the Sleep Quiz<\/a> and find out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also consider: Pzizz<\/a>, Pillow<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resolution: Reduce Stress<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u00bb Get this app: ZEEL<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Massage has been proven to reduce stress and anxiety\u2014a study published in Depression and Anxiety<\/a> found a whopping 50% reduction in stress after 12 weeks of consistent massage. The New York Times reported on the stress relief<\/a> massage brings, finding that after a massage, test subjects also saw a significant drop in cortisol, the hormone associated with stress. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Zeel app allows you to get a massage at a time that works for you, delivered to your home by a licensed massage therapist. No need for scheduling stress either, as Zeel can connect you with a licensed massage therapist for on-demand, at-home massage in as little as an hour. Wondering what type of massage to get? Swedish massage has been shown to increase oxytocin levels (aka the \u201ccalming\u201d or \u201cloving\u201d hormone)\u2014and oxytocin also counters cortisol. If you\u2019ve also made a resolution for better sleep, consider a, well, sleep massage, designed for deep, restful snoozing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you stay on track with your resolution to de-stress, consider Zeel\u2019s monthly Member Plus program<\/a>. With a membership, you’ll reap all the rewards of a monthly in-home massage\u2014at a preferred rate up to 27% off standard booking rates\u2014as well as a complimentary home spa gift and a bonus massage when you complete your sixth booking within six months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Get Started with a Massage Now<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Another way to get a handle on stress: starting a mindfulness routine<\/strong>. Like massage, mindfulness has been shown to reduce stress while also decreasing emotional volatility and improving focus. Get the science-backed lowdown on mindfulness from the Mayo Clinic here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also consider: 10% Happier<\/a>, Calm<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Resolution: Stop Smoking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u00bb Get this app: SMOKE FREE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re at all interested in wellness, you know that smoking is more or less an anti-wellness habit. It\u2019s hard to find time to link to 60 years of research on why smoking is terrible for your health (and the health of others around you), but suffice it to say that smoking is the leading cause of preventable disease, disability, and death in the United States. If stress is an issue in your life, smoking will exacerbate the issue. While smoking temporarily raises dopamine levels, it also interferes with the brain\u2019s ability to create dopamine, leading to a long-term decrease in dopamine levels. Smoking also increases physical stress on the body – the Cleveland Clinic warns that smoking increases your heart rate and blood pressure<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Smoke Free app helps smokers track their smoking triggers, as well as improvements in health and money saved. It also gives helpful tips on how to quash cravings for nicotine. (Mindfulness and exercise are two sure methods.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also consider: Kwit<\/a>, Quitter\u2019s Circle<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

No matter what your New Year resolutions for 2020 might be, we encourage you to take your time and avoid discouragement. You haven\u2019t failed if you end up staying up all night while stressing out and wolfing down a triple-pepperoni pizza – tomorrow is always another day to download the right apps, get a massage, and get a good night\u2019s sleep. Happy New Year! <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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