STICKK COST: FREE OS: IOS 10.3 OR LATER; ANDROID 4.4 OR LATER

We’ve all struggled to quit a bad habit or commit to a good one. Research from Strava, the fitness network, found most of us give up on our new year’s resolutions by January 12.

But experts say setting goals and staying accountable give us the best chance of achieving success, and that’s where stickK comes in. Created by a behavioural economist, the app helps you commit to a contract with yourself, and uses planning and accountability to get you to change your habits.

Simply set a goal, whether it’s to run a marathon or learn Urdu, and create a timeline of the steps you need to take. Then invite someone you trust to hold you accountable and monitor your progress.

If you need an added incentive, you can commit to making a donation to charity if you fail to reach your goal. The catch is you have to choose an organisation you oppose, which should help to keep you on track.