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6 Apps That Helps You With Your New Year Resolution

By Uchenna MmuoAs we usher in a new year, the tradition of setting goals becomes prevalent among individuals aspiring for personal and professional development. Although the initial enthusiasm for achieving these goals maybe high, but sustaining consistency and staying on the course often prove challenging. Fortunately, technology provides an array of apps tailored to support us in attaining our yearly objectives. So let’s explore six apps designed to help us maintain focus, organization, physical and general wellbeing throughout the entire year. Quit NowQuit Now app, is an app that recognizes the uniqueness of each smoker’s journey by offering a personalized quit plan that considers individual habits, motivations, and triggers, allowing users to set a quit date and receive a customized roadmap with milestones for a structured and achievable path toward a smoke-free life. A standout feature of this app is its real-time health- tracking capabilities which help users monitor the positive change in their health as they progress through their quit journey. The app displays improvements in lung function, blood circulation and other health metrics, serving as a powerful motivator that reinforces quitting smoking. It also offers a financial savings calculator to help users visualize the tangible impact of quitting smoking on their financial well-being. Quit Now fosters a sense of community by connecting users with a network of individuals on similar journey. Through this, users can share their experiences, seek advice, and celebrate milestones with the Quit Now community, creating a supportive environment that reinforces their commitment to a smoke-free life. So if you are onthe path to a smoke-free life, Quit Now serves as an invaluable companion, providing the tools and encouragement needed to turn aspirations into reality. Serial ReaderAt the forefront of this literary revolution is Serial Reader, an innovative app made by MichaelSchmitt which redefines reading experience by breaking down classic books into manageable daily installments. With its ability to deliver books in manageable chunks, Serial Reader is the ideal application for readers on the go. Classic books in a variety of genres are divided into small portions that are easy to read in quick daily time frames. It offers a diverse library of classic literature, and philosophical works, introducing readers to lesser-known literary masterpieces. Serial Reader recognizes that readers have different preferences and time limitations, providing users with the ability to tailor their reading plans by modifying the duration and schedule of daily installments. It also offers a personalized reading experience with adjustable fonts, background colors, and reading reminders, catering for readers of all ages and technological backgrounds. To motivate users and celebrate their literary milestones, Serial Reader includes progress tracking and achievement badges. Readers can witness their progress through a book, stay motivated, and share their achievements with the app’s community. Connected CareThis innovative app goes beyond the traditional boundaries of healthcare, leveraging digital solutions to connect patients with their health information, caregivers, and medical professionals seamlessly. Connected Care serves as a central hub for health information, allowing users to seamlessly integrate and access their medical records, test results, and other vital health data in one secure platform. Connected Care provides secure communication channels for patients, caregivers,  and healthcare professionals, reducing in-person visits especially for individuals with chronic conditions or those requiring continuous monitoring. The app enhances medication management by offering personalized schedules, reminders, dosage alerts, and prescription refill requests, thereby promoting adherence and reducing errors, thus improving overall health management. Connected Care offers health tracking features beyond medical records, encouraging users to adopt healthier lifestyles and participate in preventive care by logging physical activity, monitoring vital signs, and setting health goals. Fitness BuddyIn the quest for a healthier and more active lifestyle, having a reliable companion can make all the difference. Fitness Buddy is an all-encompassing app designed to be your guiding force on the journey to physical well-being. Its extensive exercise database offers a wide range of workout for various fitness goals, with detailed instructions and video demonstrations to ensure proper form and technique. Fitness Buddy empowers users to create personalized workout plans based on individual fitness levels, preferences, and objectives. With the flexibility to adapt to various fitness goals, including weight loss, muscle gain, or overall fitness improvement, the app becomes a tailored guide for every user. To enhance user convenience, Fitness Buddy seamlessly integrates with popular wearable devices, enabling users to track their workouts and health data effortlessly. Whether you prefer monitoring your progress through a smart watch or another wearable device, Fitness Buddy ensures that your fitness data is readily accessible for a holistic view of your health and wellness.  RolaRola stands out as a dynamic crypto community tailored for Web 3.0 and blockchain enthusiasts, offering a unique blend of engaging features that set it apart in the crypto world. Rola integrates artificial intelligence (AI) into its platform, adding a social dimension that facilitates user interaction, idea sharing, and the formation of meaningful connections. The AI is not just a static feature; it evolves based on user interactions and learning from the community to become more intelligent over time. This learning process ensures that the AI evolves alongside the community, leveraging collective experiences to enhance its capabilities. This innovative approach positions Rola as a community with organic growth that is driven by the insights and interactions of its members. Beyond functionality, Rola breaks new ground by incorporating an interactive social aspect, allowing users to engage with each other, share ideas, and witness the collective progress of the community. Adding an exciting dimension to social interaction, Rola introduces a game-based social aspect. This feature enables users to not only connect but also engage in friendly competition. EdsomaWhen it comes to an app that will enhance reading in children, Edsoma is the key. This app transforms reading experience into an enjoyable and educational journey. It uses an advanced technology that supports children in reading, guiding them at an optimal pace, and tailoring their reading preferences through its extensive library of educational resources. Edsoma incorporates Word Identification Technology, leveraging innovative syllable breakdown algorithms. This advanced technology analyzes the words being read by users, adeptly identifying any missed or incorrectly pronounced terms. By doing so, Edsoma provides a personalized and interactive reading experience, helping learners enhance their word recognition skills and overall reading  proficiency. Edsoma stands out with its state-of-the-art Voice Detection capabilities, featuring real-time voice identification and speech pattern recognition technology. These patent-pending features contribute to the precision of pronunciation

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TRN: Access to Elite-Level Personal Training

By Gisel Habibnejad If you’re looking for all-access to personalized workout programs instantly, TRN has a solution for you. Now available in Miami, this health and fitness app covers four disciplines: general training, yoga, Pilates, and swimming. The app offers all functionalities to meet the needs of busy lives that understand the importance of fitting a workout into their schedules. Through TRN, you can review, choose, and get to know the qualified trainer of your choice before booking your in-person training session. All training Specialists are handpicked by TRN and hold a high level of expertise in their fields. Each Specialist takes the time to learn about their client’s medical history, capacity, and goals in order to personalize each workout catered to the client’s needs. With these qualities, clients should be seeing results in no time. Founders Pat Manocchia and Greg Peters sought to bring health and fitness accessible to all and have succeeded. Manocchia is also the founder of the premier health and fitness provider in the U.S. known as LA PALESTRA Center for Preventative Medicine and, Peters is a well-known fitness expert. “Miami has evolved into a place of high end, quality and luxury services; this audience demands convenience and personal service whenever they want, which is what we do,” shared Peters. TRN IOS is available for download at the app store For more information, please visit www.TRNME.com

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10 Tips to Becoming a More Mindful Smart Phone User

By Jacqueline Whitmore Last night while I was having dinner at a nice restaurant with my husband, I couldn’t help but notice the young, attractive couple sitting at the table next to us. They were clearly having a romantic dinner —with their smart phones.  The woman was checking her Facebook page and the man was texting someone. This went on periodically throughout the evening. It’s not surprising that 86% of singles polled by the online dating site Zoosk said the worst cell-phone related behavior during a date is “constantly glancing at a cell phone.” Technology is both a blessing and a curse. On one hand, talking, texting, and tweeting keeps us informed and entertained. On the other hand, our smart phones keeps us disengaged from friends, co-workers and family members. The best way to avoid alienating or offending others is to think before you act.  July is National Cell Phone Courtesy Month, an event I founded in 2002, with the intent of making cell phone users more respectful of their surroundings. Here are 10 tips to observe while you’re out on a date or having dinner with friends or family:  1.) Put people first, technology second. When you’re on a date, especially a first date, the person you are with should always take precedence over social media as well as calls you want to make or receive. 2) Keep it out of sight. Remember not to place your phone on the table while you’re having dinner. This signals that a potential caller is more important than the person you’re with. 3) Silence your phone. Keep your phone on silent mode in your pocket or in your handbag. Keep it on your lap, underneath your napkin, if you’re waiting for a very important call. 4) Excuse yourself. If you have to take an important call, alert your dining companion ahead of time. Excuse yourself from the table and find a quiet place to carry on your conversation. 5) Avoid “cell yell.” If you do take the call at the dinner table, keep it as brief as possible. Use your regular conversational tone when speaking on your phone. 6) Avoid ridiculous and loud ringtones: If you forget to put your phone on silent and it happens to ring or ping, don’t ignore it. Apologize and silence it immediately. 7) Keep it private. Avoid discussing private matters or confidential information in public places, especially a public restroom. 8) Use discretion. It’s permissible to pull out your phone on a date on three occasions: to take a picture with your date, to show your date pictures of a family baby or pet, and to find the answer to a perplexing trivia question that comes up in conversation. If on a date with multiple couples, show the photo to everybody at the table so no one feels excluded. 9) Ask permission. If you must take out your smartphone while on a date, always ask permission first. Something like, “Do you mind if I take out my phone to…?”  If taking photos with your date, always ask for permission before posting them to Facebook, Flickr, Twitter or Instagram to respect his or her privacy. 10) Take a break. Challenge yourself to leave your smart phone at home or in your car while you’re out on a date. Unless you’re a doctor on call, most of us can live without our phones and social media updates for a couple of hours. Jacqueline Whitmore has established herself as a prominent presence in the etiquette industry and is a frequent guest on television and radio talk shows. In addition to being the author of Poised for Success: Mastering the Four Qualities That Distinguish Outstanding Professionals (St. Martin’s Press, 2011), Jacqueline is the Founder of National Cell Phone Courtesy Month in July. You can learn more about Jacqueline by visiting her website. Click here to view post on the July/August 2014 issue.

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