5 Apps to Keep You Stay Sharp

Inheriting the chaos of COVID-19, 2021 is the year of recovery and revitalization. With the ongoing travel ban, many of us are not able to travel physically. However, our creativity and innovative spirit do not halt just because of that. We can now use nifty apps developed by innovative companies worldwide to keep track of our goals so that we can stay afloat during this pandemic. Here are 5 apps to give you a better chance at reaching your spiritual, financial, and physical goals in 2021. 

If your wallet felt a little light and you want to manage your finances

Planto is truly a diamond in the rough.  If you want to manage your expenses and income, this is an app that you couldn’t miss. This app allows you to set financial goals and save money based on simple and actionable financial advice. It also automates your expenses easily, a weekly expense report will be provided for you to monitor your own spending. 

If you weren’t active and you want to keep fit in 2021

Since it first launched in January 2009, Nike Training Club has been trying to offer a great variety of follow-along workout videos, regardless of your fitness level. Not only voice-guided coaching can keep you motivated, but the flow of the video also makes you follow along easier. It’s almost like having your own personal trainer without any irritating sales pitch. You can choose the muscle group you want to focus on, the workout type, and the difficulty. 

If you couldn’t travel but want to prepare for new adventures in 2021

We all have different reasons for wanting to pick up a new language, but speaking a foreign language makes you a better traveler and communicator. If you are looking for a place to start, Duolingo is the way to go. It has a user-friendly interface that provides a clear overview of the content and options. It uses images and symbols to help you learn efficiently. The installed program will guide you to speak along and make precise pronunciation. Get ready to go through a series of recording exercises to improve your oral skills.

If you felt down and are looking for inspiration and positivity in 2021

The name of the app, Happy Not Perfect, says it all. Instead of being an unrealistic perfectionist, let us all aim to get some positive vibes. This app helps you identify your moods, which is the first step to process emotions healthily. After the diagnosis, the app will guide you to let go and focus on happiness and gratitude. It allows you to record memories of happiness, overcoming challenges, or the kindness of others. There are also ‘pep talk’ and guided meditation functions, in addition to over 150 mindfulness activities, including games, ‘letting go’ exercises, and a social chat function. Although it’s not rocket science, this app does put me in a happy place. 

If you wish to boost your exam results in 2021

Acing test requires loads of memorization, especially for spelling and fact-oriented exams. 10 years ago, we all used paper and pens to make flashcards to help us remember the key vocabulary items. Today, Quizlet allows you to generate and organize flashcards on your smartphone. If you don’t feel like it, you can even find flashcards uploaded by other users instead of creating your own. Quizlet’s system is flexible enough to handle pictures, diagrams, and even audio uploads, so you can prepare for anything that the rest throws your way.