Goal setting, problem solving and motivation apps
Goal setting, problem solving and motivation apps
- These apps have a variety of features and tools to help you with your mental heath and wellbeing, especially when things seem overwhelming.
- Goal setting apps can help you set, track, and achieve your personal goals effectively.
Goal setting, problem solving and motivation apps have a variety of features and tools to help you with your mental heath and wellbeing, especially when things seem overwhelming. Goal setting apps can help you set, track, and achieve your personal goals effectively.
It's known that when you take a complex or overwhelming problem and break it into smaller, understandable choices or steps, it helps you feel more in control of the situation. Setting and tracking goals can give you direction and meaning, which can help with feelings of anxiety or indecision. The apps can help you to perform small, manageable actions, even during periods of low motivation. They can also help you set set realistic goals which can help reduce negative thinking. Read more about goal setting and making changes.
It's important to remember that apps don’t replace professional help or your doctor’s advice.
Before choosing an app, think about how it will benefit you and what you want it to be able to do.
- An app will only be helpful if you use it, so it needs to be something you like using and find easy to use.
- If you find the app difficult to use, or you don't like the imagery or look of it, or the language it uses, you may want to find another one that suits you better.
- For more guidance on how to choose health apps, see how to choose a health app.
- It's important to remember that apps don’t replace professional help or your doctor’s advice.
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References
- Bolier L, Haverman M, Westerhof GJ, Riper H, Smit F, Bohlmeijer E. Positive psychology interventions: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled studies(external link). BMC Public Health. 2013 Feb 8;13:119.1.
- Carpenter J, Crutchley P, Zilca RD, Schwartz HA, Smith LK, Cobb AM, et al. Seeing the “Big” Picture: Big Data Methods for Exploring Relationships Between Usage, Language, and Outcome in Internet Intervention Data(external link). Journal of Medical Internet Research. 2016;18(8):e241.
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Disclaimer: The NZ Health App Library is a free consumer service to help you decide whether a health app would be suitable for you. Our review process is independent. We have no relationship with the app developers or companies and no responsibility for the service they provide. This means that if you have an issue with one of the apps we have reviewed, you will need to contact the app developer or company directly. |
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