Google on Friday, highlighted seven ways technology could help one get back on track to achieve one’s New Year Resolutions.

Mr Taiwo Kola-Ogunlade, Communication Officer, Google West Africa, said in a statement that the optimism for fresh opportunities and goals, setting the new year’s resolutions might be starting to disappear.

Kola-Ogunlade said that if one had already gone off track , adopting technology could help ensure you achieved your goals.

According to him, for resolutions to be successful, they should follow the SMART principle and be specific, measurable, achievable, realistic and time bound.

He said that technology provided the tools for people to tackle their goals in the smartest way possible.

The communication officer highlighted seven ways that technology could help us stay motivated as , ask for assistance, set reminders, eat healthy, count calories keep in touch, meet friends, and learn something new.

Kola-Ogunlade said that others included, fitness goals, workout devices and exploring new destinations.

According to him, staying motivated, asking assistance will suggest how to stay on track with set goals while setting reminders will help ensure one remains punctual throughout 2022.

‘’If your goal for 2022 is to increase your knowledge on a subject matter, learn new interesting things or develop a skill, YouTube videos are a treasure trove of knowledge.

‘’There are lots of videos on YouTube that can help you take the initiative to learn without the assistance of anyone.

‘’If you plan to accelerate your digital skills as well, for your business or career, the Google digital skills for Africa programme offers free online training,’’ he said.

He, however, said that Google Maps helped beyond just providing navigation, getting alternative routes and real time information about traffic jams.

“You can also search for exciting places such as restaurants, parks, tourist attractions, cultural sites, beaches and natural areas that you will like to visit.”

The News Agency of Nigeria reports that Google’s mission is to organise the world’s information and make it universally accessible and useful.

NAN