Tech and gear to help New Year's resolutions stick

The start of a new year often feels like a reset, but willpower alone rarely keeps resolutions. A range of gadgets and apps can turn motivation into habit by tracking progress and simplifying routines. For workouts and movement, the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 offer secure ear hooks, IPX4 sweat resistance, nine-hour battery life and quick pairing with Apple devices ($200 at Amazon).

The Powerbeats Fit is suggested as a lighter alternative. Hydration becomes measurable with the Hidrate Spark PRO 2, which uses glow reminders and automatic tracking that syncs to an app; the vacuum-insulated stainless-steel bottle adjusts daily goals based on activity and temperature ($80 at Amazon).

Body composition tracking is covered by the Withings Body Comp Smart Scale, which measures weight, muscle mass, fat percentage, water retention and heart rate, then syncs results to the Health Mate app for trends over time ($190 at Amazon). Quick, healthy meals are easier with the Nutribullet Ultra, a compact blender for smoothies and shakes ($110 at Wayfair), and the Instant Pot Pro 10-in-1, which handles pressure cooking, slow cooking, sautéing and more to simplify weeknight cooking ($200 at Amazon).

Digital organization and security get practical help from 1Password, which stores logins behind a master key, generates strong passwords and syncs across devices (about $4/month), and the Rocketbook New Core, a reusable notebook that scans pages to cloud services ($27 at Amazon).

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