Key Highlights
- I was thinking about the new year throughout December, jotting down ideas and goals as I went.
- Near the end of every December, I like to sit down and really get into the details of what I want to do the following year, what changes I want to make, and what I hope to accomplish. If you’re like me, it’s extremely helpful to visually track these goals, write them down, and see the progress you’re making along the way.
- I’ve tried many versions of this over the years, but in 2025, I used three apps I found super helpful, each with a unique approach. Here are my three favorite apps that will actually help you keep your New Year’s resolutions.
- Do you use apps to track your goals and habits?5 votesYes, every day40%Yes, but not consistently20%No, but I want to this year40%No, I use a different method (tell us in the comments!)0%HabitKit, a powerfully simple habit-tracking appStephen Headrick / Android AuthorityHabitKit’s advantage is its simplicity, which is probably why it has been the easiest app for me to consistently use.
- Once you’ve entered your habits and goals, each one gets its own contribution graph, with a grid of squares where each square represents a day.


