5 Best Apps to Keep You Organized and Motivated
We get by with a little help from our apps.
When productivity is hindered by fatigue, distractions at home, or stress, apps can help you stay on track and focused. There are tons of organizational apps out there, but we picked some of our favorites so you can save time on research. Keep reading for the 5 best apps to keep you organized and motivated.
Toggl
Who else does 5 minutes of work before deciding you deserve a 30-minute break? Fortunately, there’s an app that holds you or your team accountable for your time. This visually pleasing app is a visual timer perfect for pro-procrastinators, easily distracted students, and screen-fatigued workers.
You can start, stop, and log times and tasks on your phone or computer with data syncing. This makes it easy to record hours that you spend on tasks and projects. Toggl also has features that help you bulk edit, tag, and organize entries for reviewing and reporting. You can even import and export data in CSV and PDF formats!
2. Evernote
Feeling frazzled? No need. Even if you juggle an obscene amount of tasks a day, this app is equipped with everything you need to handle it all smoothly and efficiently. This app takes all your thoughts, schedules, and notes and stores them safely in the cloud. This powerhouse app can manage to-do lists, scan business cards, receipts, documents, and handwritten notes, and record voice memos. Do yourself a favor and try out this app.
3. Active Inbox
This app is like the Hoover Dam for overflowing inboxes. It converts emails that require action or follow-up into tasks for you to complete–a feature that will probably save you a lot of time and stress. It also has an email scheduling function that will serve you well if you communicate with clients or teammates in different time zones.
4. Qapital
Saving money? In this economy?
It is possible! This app makes saving money and investing smartly an option for everyone! Qapital is great for anyone who doesn’t know where to start with savings goals, smart investing, and figuring out a budget that works for your wallet and way of life. It also provides you with a debit card with a spending budget of your choice. The app tracks and breaks down your spending habits. You can set your own goals and sit back while the app does all the work for you.
5. Any.do
This app is the personal assistant you never knew you needed. It provides notes, task lists, and reminders so you never forget what you need to do. You can also share lists and assign tasks to others, making this app an invaluable tool for both families and teams. The app syncs to desktop, web, and mobile platforms so you never miss a reminder. If you’re constantly on the move or multitasking, you’ll also love its voice entry function.
