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A new year always means a fresh look at things. It’s a great time to see what you’ve done, and think about what you can yet do. Lose weight, spend time with the kids, quit smoking, start jogging, read a book, write a book, big goals, small goals, goals that are just right. We’ve all set goals before, and all of us know how tough it can be to keep them. There are ways to make it easier though. Here are a few quick and easy tools to help you keep track of, maintain, and acheive your ambitions.

Life Balance:

The most robust option on this list comes from LifeBalance. A software organizer that works for Mac, Palm, and Windows users. It bases itself around an organizer that lets you break your individual goals into simple daily tasks. The software is not free, but they do offer a 30 day trial for those of you who wouldn’t mind trying it out.

Gubb:

For those that don’t need all the fancy tech to get them through the day, there’s Gubb. The great thing about having a secure online list to track your goals is not having to post your personal, and sometimes embarrassing tasks so publicly on the kitchen fridge. Need to eat more prunes? Write it down on Gubb. It will work in your browser, on your cell phone, or you can print it out if you like. It’s even free.

Social Support:

I think everyone can appreciate how much easier it is to reach goals when they have support. If you think you’d like some help with your goal, you’re not alone. Sites like GoalMigo, 43 Things, and Aimsville are all out there to help. Sign up, state your goals, and get involved with a community of other people reaching for the same things. Offer support, and be supported. Great heights are often easier to reach when you’re standing on others shoulders.

JoesGoals:

Possibly the most popular goal tracking system out there is JoesGoals. Joe was a simple guy like us. He had the same needs for goal tracking as any one of us. He built a simple tool to track the things he does every day, and then he released it to everyone else. Track the positives, and the negatives. Before you know it, you’ll have good habits. Thank Joe.

OldSchool:

Of course, you can never forget the classics. Pencil and paper has helped men with such ambitions as “inventing the lightbulb”, to “pick up Suzy from school”. It’s worked for so long, why stop now? Write your goals down. Use notebooks and journals. Use sticky notes. Put these reminders where you will see them, and don’t give up.

“The way to do a thing, is to start doing it.” - Herbert H. Franklin