Achieving Goals with Social Media

Here are four social media sites and apps that can help you set your goals...and stay on track!

Tweet Reminders.
Twitter is great for connecting with people and sharing news instantaneously. But did you know it's also a great way to remind yourself about tasks? Need a reminder to go to the gym...or to call those past clients? No problem. Visit the Tweet Reminders site, and then enter your Twitter username and up to 5 tasks or reminders. You can even pick a date and time. Then, Tweet Reminders will send you a direct message on Twitter to remind you about them. It's both an easy and helpful thing to do.

Moteevate.
Regardless of whether your goal is big or small, this site has the inspiration, energy, and advice you need to reach it. With moteevate, you get support from people you already know as well as advice from experts in the field–all while being surrounded by people looking to achieve similar goals. You can even moteevate in teams and act as moteevators for each other. The site also includes cool trackers to record your progress and milestones. Plus, you can customize the privacy settings to keep your goals to yourself or share them with others. And best of all, the basic platform is free to use with the caveat that you pay whatever you want after you achieve your goal. In fact, this honor system is the only thing old-fashioned about moteevate.

Toodledo.
This is a businessperson's dream app. You've no doubt seen a To-Do list before...but this app kicks it up a notch! Not only does it help you easily organize your tasks and set alarms, but it also allows you to collaborate with other people and establish sub-tasks to work towards your goal in small steps! Plus, Toodledo can be used on your mobile phone, in your email, on your calendar, and even integrated directly into your web browser. So you can stay on track from anywhere...and at any time.

StickK.
The basic principle of this app is that "incentives get people to do things." So if you really want to achieve a goal–whether it's personal or professional–it's time to put your money where your mouth is. Basically, stickK allows you to create a Commitment Contract focused on achieving a specific goal. As part of the process, you set your goal and timelines, stakes, referee who will monitor your progress, and supporters who will cheer you on. If you achieve your goal in your timeframe, you don't lose the stakes you wagered. But–the best part is–even if you don't achieve your goal, the money you wagered goes to a worthy cause or charity that you designate. So it truly is a win-win situation!