The start of a new year often inspires us to make new resolutions. Maybe you’d like to learn a new language or take care of your health. Keep reading to learn more about ITS’s resolutions and how we’re planning to keep them.
Stretch every day
Tess Walsh, the technology training specialist, is determined to stretch more in 2025 for increased flexibility and improved athletic performance. She recently downloaded Bend, a free app available in the App Store and the Play store. Bend has different stretching routines based on goals, body part, or situation—her current favorite is the six-minute desk stretch.
Click here to learn more about the Bend app.
Increase daily step count
Michael Krikonis, ITS’s manager for client support, is planning to get in more steps this year by using the pedometer feature already installed on his phone. For most Androids, you can find your steps in the Google Fit app; on iPhones, this information is in the Apple Health app. Start stepping now so you’re ready for the walkathon challenge Clark University HR hosts each summer!
Click here to follow directions to find steps & activity on Android phones
Click here to learn more about how to use Apple Health
Read new books
Help Desk Technician Jarrod Evans is excited to read more using the Kindle app on his phone (no Kindle device necessary!). The app is easily installed on phones or tablets and allows him to read on the go whether he’s waiting in line at the pharmacy or taking his lunch break. The Kindle app can also be used with Libby to borrow ebooks from your local library.
Click here to get the Kindle app.
Click here to get started with Libby.
Create a video game
Lev, ITS Help Desk Student Supervisor, hopes to create a video game this year. Currently, he’s developing the storyline for his game, which revolves around a young frog on a quest to reconnect with an old friend. Using Unity as the game engine and Aseprite for art, Lev is eager to dedicate more time to passion projects in 2025.
Limit screen time
Help Desk Coordinator Sharon Griffin-Edson looks forward to reducing screen time on her iPhone to focus more on cooking, walking, and spending time with family. There are many available options, including apps like ScreenZen and Forest, designed to encourage better screen and scrolling habits, as well as the Focus function built into iPhones.
