Need More Time to Get Things Done? Try These 7 Productivity Apps
Phones can be our #1 distraction while working. Once we open our phone in the office, we have a high chance of wasting 56 minutes of our time for mindless tapping and scrolling. To fix this problem and get more things done according to schedule, we should use our phones as tools to help us keep track of tasks and focus on getting work done.
One way to do so is by installing productivity apps. Don’t know which apps to employ for a productive solopreneur life? Read on to get some ideas.
1. Todoist
When it comes to making a to-do list, Todoist is the best app out there. It’s simple to use for daily tasks and has a variety of features. My favorite is the location-based reminders feature where you’re immediately notified when you arrive at a certain area. It’s free and available on both iOS and Android devices.
2. Forest
If you’re both an environmentalist and an avid procrastinator, this app is your best asset to keep you focused at work. The mechanics to use this app are simple. Plant a seed and set a timer for how long you want to work. If you stay focused and keep the app on, your tree grows. With every tree you have successfully grown, actual trees are also planted. The app costs $2.
3. Proofhub
Using multiple platforms for managing a remote team and projects is hard and confusing. I myself am guilty of losing my train of thought by switching from tab to tab on my web browser. Proofhub is a much more centralized and mobile project management tool. You can chat with your employees, share files, assign tasks, and track their time spent completing your requests.
4. Any.do
In terms of your calendar and scheduling needs, Any.do’s got you covered. Like Todoist, this phone application is free and both available on Android and iOS. However, the only difference Any.do has is that its features and interface are more intended for personal use. This makes the app the perfect fit for solopreneurs instead of business owners who handle employees.
5. Apple Shortcuts
Just as the name implies, Apple Shortcuts is an iOS exclusive. The best feature of this application is that it lets you create automations on your iPad or iPhone. For example, you can set it to “Set your phone on silent once you arrive at the office.”
6. Dragon NaturallySpeaking
Does your business entail a lot of writing? Dragon NaturallySpeaking is a computer dictation software that’s the best when it comes to accuracy and responsiveness. It has different editions that are more inclined to detect specific terminologies such as Dragon Legal Individual and Dragon Law Enforcement.
And in case you want to quickly write down brilliant ideas before they escape your mind palace, Nuance - the app developer also has Dragon Anywhere for your iOS or Android.
7. IFTTT
If This Then That is the more advanced version of Apple Shortcuts. Unlike the latter, it’s available for Android users and is web-based compared to the locally-based Apple software. So you can really create automations from anywhere on the planet as long as you have an internet connection on your phone.
“Once a new technology rolls over you, if you're not part of the steamroller, you're part of the road.” - Stewart Brand. This quote is a good reminder not to let your gadgets control you. Instead control them to easily achieve your goals as a business owner.
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