It's a new year, and everywhere you look—online, TV, newspapers, magazines—someone is promising ways to create a new you. But we've all been through too much in the past couple of years to give in to such pressure from the outside world (or even from ourselves).

Still, there is something to be said for taking time to recalibrate and practice true self-care. Traditional resolutions can be reframed into things you want to accomplish to lead a calmer, healthier life. To save you the burden of sorting through ways to embark on changes, we're recommending some apps that can help.

If you're looking for one app to rule them all, Fabulous has that covered. The app takes a gentle approach to helping you develop and keep healthy habits, and it offers coaching to help you incorporate self-care into your day.

TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR TO-DO LIST

Productivity does not mean taking on stress. But getting a handle on your goals can help you achieve a sense of calm. With Todoist, you can gather all your thoughts and then start breaking them down into easily achievable tasks.

PRIORITIZE MENTAL HEALTH

Therapy is one of the most valuable things you can do for yourself. Yet it can also bring up its own issues, such as cost, inconvenience, and worries about the stigma of seeking help. Online therapy apps can help reduce and eliminate some of these concerns. You can visit with a mental health professional within the privacy of your own home or from any other space where you feel safe. If you're hesitant to use any of the apps that have had some privacy issues, you can also see mental health professionals on Doctor on Demand and MDLive.

Meditation is another way to bring more peace to your life. Even a few minutes a day can make a difference, and apps including Headspace, Calm, and others can help guide you.

Video visits with physicians became a regular thing during the pandemic. Despite the ability to return to physician's offices, there are still times when you'll be thankful for apps that let you see a doctor immediately onscreen or let you schedule an appointment that you can show up for from home. Doctor on Demand and MDLive both fulfill this demand. Both also accept insurance but accommodate the uninsured as well. Prescriptions are sent to a pharmacy near you.

There hasn't been a time in our collective memory in which we've truly absorbed the lesson that health is everything. It can be overwhelmingly difficult to get one clear picture of your medical history, though. FollowMyHealth (iOS, Android) is a good place to start for a repository of basic health information, a way to track medical appointments, and a source to share with (and in some cases communicate with) your physicians.

SPEND LESS AND SAVE MORE

Budgets might not be your thing, but having one can give you some peace of mind. Mint lets you plug in basic banking information, make a few decisions about how much you want to spend on what, and then keeps you in line.

If you're trying to find a way to save, but it seems impossible for many reasons, you're far from alone. Give Digit

 a try: The app analyzes your spending and sets aside what you can afford into savings accounts geared toward your goals.

Having debt can drag you down mentally. Feel free in the new year with a plan to pay it down with Debt Payoff Planner.

REVAMP YOUR CAREER

Work has fundamentally changed, and because of that, you may have realized that you need a job or even a career change. LinkedIn lets you manage how potential employers see you and puts you in touch with colleagues and employers past, present, and future.

You'll want to make sure that you're going to a company that is a good fit for you, so check out the employee reviews on Glassdoor.

To ensure your resume is in top shape, use Canva (iOS, Android) to make it look its best. The app has tons of templates and other features that will give your resume a professional look.

STAY HYDRATED

The benefits of staying hydrated throughout the day are many. But remembering to drink water is one of those things that should be easy but really isn't during a busy day. Apps including Waterllama (iOS) and Waterful (iOS and Android) can help remind you. They both let you set your own goal and choose your favorite drinks, have motivational but not too annoying reminders, and come with cute graphics.

EAT HEALTHIER--AND SMARTER

If you're concerned about the quality of your food, download Fooducate, which gives every food in its database a letter grade for nutrition. To find a healthy alternative to favorite splurges, scan a product's barcode, and the app will offer suggestions. Yuka works similarly and also gives you quick pros and cons of each item (it rates the safety of cosmetics products as well).

If you want to track calories, MyFitnessPal makes it easy, with a database of over 14 million foods. If something's not there, enter it manually or scan a UPC code. But this app's integration with fitness trackers and other apps really makes it a winner, giving you a full picture of calories in, calories out. If you want a more formal program, you'd do well to join the time-tested Weight Watchers (now known as WW) and use its accompanying app, which includes 24/7 support from a coach.

The only way to know exactly what you're eating is to make it yourself, though. With PlateJoy, you can get customized meal plans, shopping lists, and recipes to meet your lifestyle or nutritional needs.

KEEP EATING DISORDERS IN CHECK

For those with disordered eating, just the thought of food-related resolutions can cause anxiety. Rise Up + Recover and RecoveryRecord can help manage feelings related to food-related issues.

GO PLANT-BASED

Maybe 2023 is the year you adopt a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle. The Forks app from Forks Over Knives makes the switch simple, with over 600 step-by-step plant-based recipes, a meal planner, and more.

For when you want to eat out or order in, Happy Cow and Vegan Maps can guide you to the best spots around the world.