5 apps to help you stick to your New Year's resolutions

We all have big dreams for the new year, but more often than not we fail to make good on our plans to make a fresh start. 2017 is coming, and it's the perfect time to make important changes in your life. No matter what your goal may be, these apps will help you see your resolutions through to their successful ends.

Perhaps this is the year you'll get serious about debt, cracking down on students loans, mortgages, or credit cards that have been a financial burden on your life. Debt Free breaks down payments and helps you set reasonable goals that ensure you're paying the least amount of interest possible. It makes large debts seem more manageable, and does a great job of keeping you on track.

C25Kfollows the Couch to 5K program and is a great exercise series to get you moving regularly. Even if you've just fallen out of the habit, C25K breaks exercises into attainable chunks that work to get you back into the routine. You can use your own playlists to accompany the in-app coaching for some extra motivation.

If you're looking to quit smoking, the MyQuit Coach app helps keep you on the right path with personalized plans. Whether you're quitting cold turkey or breaking away gradually, MyQuit Coach rewards you with progress charts and achievements alongside motivational tips.

Perhaps debt isn't one of your bigger issues, but you are looking to manage your money better in the new year. Penny is a great all-in-one tool for managing your budget, tracking your bill due dates, and even analyzes your spending month to month, showing you where you're spending the most. The app's presented as a friendly chatbot, meaning any questions you have are easily answered.

Physical health is important, but a new year is a great chance to broaden your mind, too. Coursera offers hundreds of courses in any number of subjects, all taught by professors from renowned universities and colleges. Watch videos, do readings, and participate in group discussion to finally learn how to code, or memorize the constellations, or learn more about history. The possibilities are nigh endless.

No matter what your goal for 2017 may be, there's probably an app for that. And if you haven't made any resolutions yet, perhaps these apps will give you a good jumping off point to giving your life the boost it needs in the new year.

What are your New Year's resolutions? Tell us in the comments below!