Because we all need that extra boost
“New year, new me” – let’s be honest, we all know that’s easier said than done. Temptations and distractions are everywhere, but don’t fret because we’ve sussed out some apps that will keep them at bay with the ultimate dose of motivation – actual cash. That’s right, these 6 apps will pay you to stick to your New Year’s resolutions, no strings attached!
1. 21habit
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Perfect for all kinds of New Year’s resolutions, 21habit is a web app that helps you to make or break habits while earning a dollar a day. From establishing a major lifestyle change like quitting smoking to a simple act of drinking an extra glass of water a day, you get to customise your own goal, and then pledge $21 that you’ll stick to it for – you’ve guessed it – 21 days.
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You’re required to check-in daily, and for every day that you succeed, you earn an extra buck. Similarly, for every day that you fail, you lose a dollar! All the money forfeited goes to charity, and at any point in time of your pledge, you can edit your habit, stop your habit, or withdraw whatever funds you have invested.
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2. DietBet
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If your goal is to simply lose weight and you think that higher stakes are needed for you to stick to it, download DietBet, a weight loss game that allows you to bet on yourself. The app tracks your weight and all you have to do is to enter an existing “game” or create your own, decide on a bet amount to add to the pot, and meet the weight loss goal to get your cash!
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There are 2 types of “games” to choose from – the Kickstarter for beginners, where you’re supposed to lose 4% of your weight in 4 weeks, and the Transformer for those determined to see a bigger change, which challenges you to lose 10% of your weight in 6 months.
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Once you hit your target, you get to split the pot of money with others who’ve also won in the same “game” and cash out via PayPal! Some of the pots even hit up to hundreds of thousands of dollars, so it’s not surprising if you do walk away with a much thicker wallet.
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Do note that in order to prevent cheating, you are required to weigh-in regularly with DietBet Referees via photographs of yourself on a weighing scale. Given the amount of money that’s on the line, it’s a necessary protocol to have and a pretty small price to pay for the camera-shy.
Download from the App Store here and Google Play here.
3. StepBet
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For those of you who want a specialised fitness app to help kickstart a healthier lifestyle, StepBet is the perfect platform to gently ease yourself to becoming a more active person. Created by the same developers behind DietBet, the app lets you bet on the number of steps that you take and cash out via PayPal, which means that instead of forcing yourself to workout and break a sweat, you can simply go on leisurely hikes or choose the stairs over the lift whenever possible!
Some of the activity trackers compatible with StepBet. Source: StepBet
It also syncs with activity trackers like FitBit, Google Fit, and Apple Health to provide personalised step goals for you in every “game” that you participate in, and this ensures that you push yourself without overexerting. Most games are 6 weeks long, and if you miss any of your weekly goals, you’re instantly out of the running to split the pot.
Download from the App Store here and Google Play here.
4. RunBet
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If running is your preferred way to exercise in your quest to become a fitter version of yourself, RunBet is a running club, virtual race, and a training program all in one that once again allows users to bet on themselves and cash out a share of the money pot if they’re successful via PayPal.
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Choose from a pool of games according to your own fitness level and hit the game’s minimum running pace in order for your runs to qualify. Each of these games will already have fixed running schedules for you to follow if you’re not sure how to pace yourself, and as usual, if you hit all the targets at the end of the game – some last for 4 weeks and some 8 weeks – you’ll get rewarded!
The best part? RunBet supports both outdoor and indoor running, so you can clock your runs however you fancy, rain or shine.
Download from the App Store here and Google Play here.
5. MapMyFitness
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Great for those who are resolved to working out more but aren’t a fan of monotonous routines, use MapMyFitness to help you achieve your goal for 2k19. A fitness tracking app by Under Armour, it’s able to log up to 600 different sports instead of just the usual running, hiking, or cycling, and contains challenges that sometimes have grand prizes of up to $5000.
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One such challenge is The Titan Games hosted by Dwayne Johnson and NBC, and participants simply need to log 15 workouts in 30 days for a chance to win the prizes!
You’ll receive feedback and stats after each workout to help you improve your future performances, and on top of that, there’s an international community of 40 million athletes to turn to if you ever have queries.
Download from the App Store here and Google Play here.
6. Foap
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For those of you interested in honing your photography skills or are simply determined to pick up a new hobby to enrich yourself, Foap is the app for you – just snap photos and videos with your phone and sell them for cash!
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It’s a platform for creative companies and professionals to source for photography and video content for their campaign briefs, so all you have to do is to upload your memories and wait for brands like Nivea, Volvo Group, Pepsi, or Absolut Vodka to select them.
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To increase the chances of selling your photos or videos, you can join ‘Missions’ created by brands. These contain requirements that will guide you in curating the content that they need, and for every photo or video that you sell, 50% of the commission goes to you via PayPal.
As an added bonus, all missions “accomplished” will get you a prize that starts from $50! So start practising your techniques and snap away, because the better your shot is, the higher your chances are of selling it.
Download from the App Store here and Google Play here.
Featured image source: @jay.thevar
