3 ways smart tech can help you set goals

Get a helping hand with your fitness, happiness and productivity!

We as a whole need a little assistance getting spurred occasionally. Perhaps you’ve set another objective and need to ensure you complete it? Or on the other hand you have several goals that have been perched on the rack for some time? Don’t sweat it. We’ve got you covered

Tech makes it easier then ever to get those targets in reach, but before we launch into that, lets take a glance at the goals you’re setting

There’s a really handy way to make sure you’re giving yourself achievable goals. Just ask yourself, is my goal SMART?

Specific – think about whether your goal is simple enough to whittle down to one area. Being healthy for example might factor in a load of different things, like the food you eat, your exercise or cutting down on unhealthy habits. Instead, try setting the goal of increasing the amount of exercise you do.

Measurable – before you start, make sure there’s a way of checking how you’re doing. This’ll make it easier to celebrate wins and keep you motivated.

Achievable – make it as ambitious as you want, as long as you think it’s possible. Too huge and you might feel a bit intimidated and give up. Be kind to yourself.

Relevant – if it’s something you care about it’ll be easier to keep going. Stick to things that fit in with you and your life.

Time bound – give yourself a clear date when you want to have achieved your goal. Like with a New Year’s resolution, say you have until December 31st the next year to get it done.

And, if it helps, you can always break big goals down into little ones!

Smart wearable tech is a great way to set, track and reach your fitness goals. The latest fitness trackers and smartwatches, like the Alcatel Moveband MB10 help you keep an eye on a whole load of different metrics: calories burned, step count, heart rate, distance and more.

So, if you want to shed a couple of pounds or just get healthier, it’s incredibly easy. Set a goal with your smartwatch and you’ll get reminders and nudges throughout your day to get active. If you wanted, you could even challenge friends and family for some healthy competition.

And it’s perfect if the gym isn’t your thing, since wearables cater to lots of different sports – like yoga, cycling, even swimming. Whatever you’re into, it’s easy to see your progress, celebrate wins and live more healthily!

Smart tech’s a brilliant way to take care of your mind as well as your body. Our brand new Nintendo Switch – Mario Kart 8 Deluxe is the sure thing to get you happy and thriving!

The Nintendo Switch is designed to go wherever you do. With the ability to transform between a home console and a portable system, the Switch lets you play your favourite games for longer.

Connect the HDMI cable to your TV to enjoy a traditional console gaming experience, or prop up the stand attached to the back of the device to play games on its built-in screen. When the times comes to leave the house, you can carry on gaming by attaching the twin Joy-Con controllers to the console and using the 6.2″ screen.

With two wireless Joy-Con controllers, the Switch makes it easy to share a gaming experience with a friend. Featuring standard buttons and a directional joystick, each controller also has motion sensing and high-definition tactile feedback.

Nintendo Mario Kart 8 Deluxe

Enjoy the battles, action, and victory of Mario Kart 8 Deluxe wherever you go with the Nintendo Switch. You can play in TV, table top, or handheld mode in local multiplayer or online modes. Play with 40+ characters, including original favourites Mario, Luigi, Toad, Yoshi, and Bowser, or jump in with new faces like King Boo, Dry Bones, and Inkling Girl and Boy.

There are 48 courses over 10 cups to battle on, from Mario Kart Stadium to the infamous Rainbow Road, and a host of former tracks like SNES Donut Plains 3, N64 Yoshi Valley, and GBA Cheese Land.

One of the biggest productivity suckers is audible distractions. When you can hear your co-workers chatting, traffic sounds from outside, or your kids watching a movie at full volume, it ain’t easy to stay on task. Investing in a good pair of noise-cancelling headphones or earbuds makes it easy to cancel out some of those noisy distractions (and do wonders for your productivity).

Wave goodbye to distractions with our favourite noise cancelling set! The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700.

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