The first week of January comes with cold weather, the taking down of Christmas decorations and of course, New Years’ resolutions.
According to Finder.com, 74% of Brits will be setting themselves resolutions for 2025. That’s nearly 40 million people trying to set (and stick to) new goals.
When it comes to the most popular resolutions, it’s no surprise that exercise, saving money and healthy eating top the charts.
According to Statista, the most popular New Years’ Resolutions in the UK are:
- To exercise more (48%)
- To save more money (48%)
- To eat healthier (45%)
- To lose weight (36%)
- To spend more time with family and friends (33%)
- To reduce job stress (24%)
- To improve work performance (21%)
- To cut down on alcohol (21%)
- To spend less time on social media (20%)
- To do more for the environment (20%)
- To reduce living expenses (18%)
- To quit smoking (14%)
- To become vegan/vegetarian (6%)
But whilst setting resolutions is relatively easy, sticking to them is far harder. In fact, The Guardian reports that 17% of people in the UK give up their resolution within a month.
Luckily, a number of startups exist to make forming these long-term habits much easier. Here, we take a look at some of them.
Startups To Help You Exercise More
Couch to 5k
For those at the start of their exercise journey, an app like couch to 5k can help you build fitness and stay accountable.
The app includes daily exercises that push you closer to being able to run a full 5k. The app sets reminders 3 times a week to make sure you stay accountable throughout your fitness journey too.
It’s easy to follow (and free!) making it a great option for those looking to exercise more in 2025.
ClassPass
If you want to look at doing more class-based exercise, then ClassPass is a great option. It works on a subscription model, giving users access to classes at a variety of gyms and studios.
This is perfect for anyone looking for variety in their workout schedule, with users able to go to yoga, pilates, HIIT, spinning classes and more.
Strava
If you want to make exercise more social, consider downloading Strava. The app allows you to log and share your runs with friends, encouraging each other and allowing you to keep track of your progress.
Startups To Help You Save Money
Monzo
The saying goes, if you look after the pennies, the pounds will look after themselves. Monzo’s roundup feature allows you to save as you spend, automatically rounding up any payments to the nearest pound and putting the difference in a savings pot.
This can help you save money automatically, so you can more easily stash items away.
Mint
A big part of saving money is understanding where all your money is and what your outgoings are.
Mint helps collate all this information on one place, allowing you to keep track of outgoings, upcoming payments and categorise what you’re spending and where.
This makes it easier to save on a bigger level, allowing you to stick to targets more easily.
Goodbudget
Goodbudget allows users to track their spending, segmenting it into areas like rent, entertainment, groceries and more.
This can help you see what areas you might be able to cut back spending on, making saving easier.
Startups To Help You Eat Healthier
Zoe
Zoe is all about getting to know your own body, showing you how you metabolise fats, proteins and carbs and allowing you to see any nutrients your body is missing.
The app then generates recommendations, to help you keep track of your food. By understanding what your body responds well to (and needs), Zoe can help you stay on track with healthy eating this year.
HelloFresh
For those that find cooking too time consuming, HelloFresh works by delivering fresh ingredients for home cooked meals to your door – getting rid of any shopping or prep time.
The app makes the process of healthy eating easier by doing all the hard work for you. All you need to do is assemble the ingredients and voila!
MyFitnessPal
A big part of healthy eating is understanding what you’re eating and how much of it.
MyFitnessPal is a free app that allows you to measure and track your calories and macros. This not only helps with portion control, but can also ensure you never go over your daily calories.
By tracking your foods, you’re more likely to understand how much you’re eating – allowing you to make better choices.
Startups To Help You Reduce Stress
Sanvello
Sanvello is an app based on CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), with breathing exercises designed to help users calm down quickly.
This can be particularly helpful in workspaces when things can get overwhelming. Not to mention it helps track mental health, allowing you to see any improvements over time.
Happify
Happify is a free app that uses games and activities to help relieve anxiety. The app uses brain training to reduce stress and shows users how to combat negative thoughts from the root.
This can be a great tool for anyone looking to build mental resilience in 2025 and beyond.
Headspace
Of course, no list of stress relieving apps would be complete without Headspace.
The app helps users reduce stress through its series of guided meditations. Headspace can be used at home, at work or on the go, making it a great tool for anyone looking to reduce stress.
