Whether you have small, short-term goals or big dreams for the future, the key to achieving them is to review your resolutions regularly so they don’t get forgotten (sadly, less than half of people who make New Year’s resolutions actually follow through). The sites and apps below can increase your chances of success by reminding you of your goals, making them easier to track, and providing motivational support.
Joe's Goals is a free daily goal or habit tracking web tool with a simple and pleasant interface. You can create multiple goals and check them off each day as you achieve them. A daily score helps you stay motivated and you can also share your progress with others. Ease of use and simplicity are the main strengths of this tool.
GoalsOnTrack is a robust goal tracking, task management, and time management service positioned as a SMART goal setting tool. Unlike the simpler tools above, GoalsOnTrack lets you add a lot of detail about your goals, including categories, deadlines, and motivational photos that can play in a slideshow to help you “subconsciously find ways to achieve your goals.” GoalsOnTrack has a built-in calendar and journal for creating an action plan, as well as an offline planner you can print out. Membership costs $68 per year, and while the site is designed a bit like a web infomercial, GoalsOnTrack is BBB accredited and offers a 60-day money-back guarantee.
Lifetick is like a personal trainer, except for achieving your personal or professional goals. The site offers email reminders, progress charts, and journaling tools to help you set and achieve SMART goals. An added selling point is Lifetick’s smartphone accessibility, with a mobile web version for iPhone, Android, and Palm users. The free version, good for testing out the service, supports up to 4 goals, while the paid ($20/year) version allows for unlimited goals, the journaling tools, and live stats widgets.