Do you feel like there’s never enough time? Most of us end our days with an uncompleted to-do-list and not a single moment to rest or bask in the feeling of accomplishment.
Based on the increasing demands of work and personal life today, time management is a puzzle that the human brain alone has trouble solving. As our lives speed up, it only makes sense for us to turn to technology for a solution to this seemingly never-ending problem.
Surely there’s a way for some of your day-to-day tasks to be delegated, accelerated, automated, or possibly avoided. That’s why we’ve included a list of 5 time management apps to do just that. We’re certain they will help you boost your productivity - in all aspects of your life.
01. Evernote
Keep your ideas, research, projects, and lists together under one organized umbrella. Every piece of your content can be gathered on this app, from words to pictures to voice notes. And because we spend most of our time on our phones or computers, while browsing the Internet, it’s simple to bookmark or screenshot website information directly to your Evernote account too.
The best part? It’s syncable to all of your devices, allowing you to stay on top of things everywhere on your desktop and on-the-go.
Price: Free version available. Premium and business plans starting as low as $4.99/month. Compare the plans here.
02. 1Password
Surely you have way too many passwords to keep track of that it’s impossible to remember them all. If you plan on writing them down, you’ll need to be extra careful to make sure that no one is able to get access to them. Then, finding your passwords efficiently when you need them will be another hassle of its own.
This is where technology like 1Password comes in: A super secure app which holds all of your passwords, plus other private information (bank account numbers, credit cards, passports and more). It then auto-fills your user information into the websites and apps you use, so that you can login in with just one click. And with 1Password, you’ll only need to remember one master password - something a human brain can certainly handle.
Price: Starts at $2.99/month with a 30-day free trial.
Available on: Desktop version, plus syncable to Mac, iOS, Windows, Android, Linux, and Chrome OS.
03. Pocket
While surfing the Web for work or pleasure, you’re bound to come across other things that interest you. That’s a digital marketer’s prerogative after all: To distract you and make you click from one link to the next. Yet, managing your time means being above this and focusing on one task at a time. To make sure you don’t get distracted - even when you really want to - you can use Pocket to save those other articles, websites, and videos for a later view - when you’re less busy. It’s as simple as downloading the app, then pressing the Pocket button to instantly bookmark a website to your ‘I'll come back to you later’ feed.
Price: Free.
04. Dropbox
Dropbox is a cloud-based file hosting platform for your storing and collaboration needs. Essentially, you’re able to save, edit, and browse files from anywhere, on any smart device. You can do this for your personal needs, or collaborate and leave comments among team members and clients for work - saving you time corresponding across multiple platforms. Through the cloud, you can save any files, from documents to videos, images, and more.
Price: Free for basic plans with limited storage, while business and increased storage plans start at $12.50/user/month.
05. Slack
Slack helps people collaborate smarter at work. It’s a productivity application for messaging individually and via group chats, whether that’s surrounding a specific project, topic or team. Unless made private, all conversations are open to anyone at the company too, allowing information to be easily accessible by all parties at any time.
Beyond just messaging, Slack can be integrated with a number of work-based applications, such as Google Drive, Asana, Outlook, and Trello, enabling your business tasks to flow together cohesively. And don’t worry, the platform is completely secure through technologies like two-factor authentication and single sign-on.
Price: Free plans are available for small teams, while standard and advanced plans start at $6.67/user/month.
Available on: Desktop version (also downloadable as an application for your smartphone).
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