{"id":3980,"date":"2021-02-19T17:09:58","date_gmt":"2021-02-19T22:09:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.radianse.com\/?p=3980"},"modified":"2022-08-27T09:52:31","modified_gmt":"2022-08-27T09:52:31","slug":"how-iot-can-help-you-keep-your-new-years-resolution-going","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.hierarchy.agency\/radianse\/how-iot-can-help-you-keep-your-new-years-resolution-going\/","title":{"rendered":"How IoT Can Help You Keep Your New Year\u2019s Resolution Going"},"content":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re well past January 19th \u2013 the date that research identifies as the most common day for people to quit their New Year\u2019s resolutions. By the second week of February, a shocking 80% of all resolutioners have dropped their goals, whether big or small. So, if you\u2019re one of the 20% who\u2019s still going strong, we commend you on your dedication! If you\u2019ve slipped a little, no worries. There\u2019s no time like the present to try again. Better yet, we have some approachable ways that IoT can help you stay on track with your New Year\u2019s resolution.<\/p>\n

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My resolution: to exercise regularly<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For those looking to break a sweat on a regular basis, you\u2019re not alone. About half of all resolutioners share this common goal. Our best advice? Start slow. Some activity is better than none, and burnout from overdoing it can discourage you from exercising at all. Here are some ideas to help you stick with it:<\/p>\n

Idea 1: Swap your traditional scale for a body analyzer<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Using a scale to track your progress can be discouraging if you\u2019re not seeing the numbers drop quickly. That said, exercising has more benefits than weight loss alone. With a smart body analyzer, you can see the bigger picture, from body fat percentage to a lower resting heart rate. By having a well-rounded view of your health, you\u2019ll be more inspired to continue your progress.<\/p>\n

Idea 2: Get stepping with a pedometer<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Today\u2019s fitness trackers can tell you your pulse, oxygen levels and more. But their most basic function \u2013 to simply count your daily steps \u2013 is surprisingly encouraging. Before you know it, you\u2019ll find yourself sneaking a few extra minutes into your walk, parking farther at the grocery store, and choosing to take the stairs more often.<\/p>\n

Idea 3: Go the distance with a workout tracker<\/strong><\/h3>\n

From leaderboards among your friends to real-time maps of your running route, workout trackers continue to grow in popularity, and we see why. There\u2019s something extra motivating about visualizing how far you\u2019ve run (or, for those among us who love a friendly competition, how much farther you\u2019ve run than your friends).<\/p>\n

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My resolution: to procrastinate less<\/strong><\/h2>\n

In today\u2019s world, how easy is it to get sidetracked? There\u2019s always another app to check, another show to binge, another playlist to listen to \u2026 you get the idea. Before you know it, it\u2019s the end of the day and your most important to-do items are still unfinished. If this sounds like you, and you\u2019re starting to notice more and more of your distractors getting in the way of your productivity, never fear. There are some great IoT fixes that can help you stay focused on the task at hand.<\/p>\n

Idea 1: Set limits with your phone\u2019s screen time function<\/strong><\/h3>\n

If you don\u2019t realize how much time all that mindless phone checking amounts to, your phone\u2019s real-time reports on usage can be an eye opener. Give yourself allotted amounts of time per day for certain apps, websites and more to help keep the distractions at bay.<\/p>\n

Idea 2: Use a checklist app to prioritize<\/strong><\/h3>\n

We get it: seeing hundreds of unread emails (or more) in your inbox can make you want to shut down before you even get started. Make your tasks more manageable with a checklist app, choosing a few to conquer each day. As a bonus, the satisfaction you\u2019ll get from checking things off is worth it.<\/p>\n

Idea 3: Cut down on errand distractions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The sneakiest procrastination pitfalls of all are those disguised as productivity, like pausing your work to order laundry detergent. Save time, energy and distraction by simplifying your lifestyle with auto-replenishment technology \u2013 a solution that auto-orders household items when they get low.<\/p>\n

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My Resolution: to get better sleep<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For many, the recommended eight hours of sleep a night seems like a lofty goal \u2013 but quality sleep is crucial to improving wellness. Poor sleep habits have been shown to weaken your immune system, reduce your attention span and increase anxiety, so it\u2019s understandable why the goal of better sleep is growing in popularity. If this is your resolution, IoT can help you continue to rest up.<\/p>\n

Idea 1: Regulate your room temperature<\/strong><\/h3>\n

A smart thermostat gives you control over your optimal temperatures for falling asleep, staying asleep and getting out of bed. Sweating or shivering make for rude awakenings, so setting the right environment can go a long way in keeping you sleeping comfortably.<\/p>\n

Idea 2: Shut out noise with your smart speaker<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It may seem counterproductive to fight noise with more noise, but asking your smart speaker to provide ambient noise can help minimize the disturbances caused by creaking floors, squeaky doors, snoring and more. As a bonus, you can also use it to control your alarm if your phone is out of reach.<\/p>\n

Idea 3: Track your sleep without a wearable<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It can be awkward or even uncomfortable to get used to sleeping with a tracker strapped to your wrist, but now, there\u2019s an alternative option! A smart sleep tracking mat slips under your mattress and monitors your breathing, movement, heartrate, how many times you get in and out of bed, and even signs of sleep apnea. These details are translated into sleep data to help you understand more about your resting hours.<\/p>\n

IoT helps you make \u2013\u00a0and keep \u2013 good habits<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This is just the start of how you can use IoT to get on and stay on the right track to winning your New Year\u2019s resolutions. You can also lean into IoT to help with housework, take control of your finances and eat healthier, among countless other resolution uses.<\/p>\n

And for those of you with business objectives to reach this year, we\u2019re happy to explore the ways that IoT can help with your goals, too. Reach out to the Radianse team at inquiry@Radianse.com<\/a> or 603-994-2200 to get started.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

We\u2019re well past January 19th \u2013 the date that research identifies as the most common day for people to quit their New Year\u2019s resolutions. By the second week of February, a shocking 80% of all resolutioners have dropped their goals, whether big or small. So, if you\u2019re one of the 20% who\u2019s still going strong, […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":20252,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-3980","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.hierarchy.agency\/radianse\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3980","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.hierarchy.agency\/radianse\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.hierarchy.agency\/radianse\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.hierarchy.agency\/radianse\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.hierarchy.agency\/radianse\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=3980"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/dev.hierarchy.agency\/radianse\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/3980\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.hierarchy.agency\/radianse\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/20252"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/dev.hierarchy.agency\/radianse\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=3980"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.hierarchy.agency\/radianse\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=3980"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/dev.hierarchy.agency\/radianse\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=3980"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}