7 Apps for Productivity and Self Care
Struggling to be productive these days? There's an app for that! When it comes to living your best work from home life, it's not always easy to stay on task — especially when there are so many distractions around 24/7. That's why we've rounded up a list of some of the best productivity apps to help you become organised, focused, and on task to become your best self in 2021 and beyond.
Whether you're struggling to be productive while working from home, need a little help keeping up with your personal projects or need help fitting self care into your WFH routine , these useful apps will help you manage your schedule and daily tasks and will help make life a little easier when it comes to getting things done.
Todoist
If you're looking for a simple way to organise and keep track of your daily to-do list, Todoist is a great task management app to use. It allows you to organise and sort tasks, set due dates and reminders, and even track your progress and even collaborate on projects with others.
Get it for Android or IOS
Evernote
Evernote is a favourite for taking notes and organising all of your ideas in one place. The app allows you to capture notes not just with writing, but also with photos, audio, digital sketches, PDFs, and more. Plus, you can sync all your notes across different devices for an easy way to keep it all on the go.
Get it for Android or IOS
Be Focused
If you're the type of person who works best with intermittent breaks, this app helps break up your day up into 25-minute focus sessions followed by five-minute breaks, to help you get things done.
Get it for IOS
Forest
If you easily get distracted by your phone, this app motivates you to put down the screen and stay focused on your task. You plant a seed when you're ready to get to work, then set a timer. If you stick to the task, your tree grows but if you exit the app for whatever reason, your tree dies. They have also partnered with Trees of the Future to plant actual trees, so you can help the planet while helping yourself.
Get it for Android or IOS
Calm
Whether you live with anxiety or just had a busy day, Calm can help you find a few moments in the day to feel peaceful. The app offers hundreds of meditations on topics including anxiety, stress, sleeping, forgiveness, gratitude and more.
Get it for iOS or Android
One Day
Keeping a journal is one of the best ways to see how much you've changed and what you’ve accomplished over time. Getting your thoughts and feelings out is also therapeutic and great for your overall wellness.
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Headspace
Headspace is one of the most popular apps, it’s a great choice if you want to learn the essentials of meditation and mindfulness. You can even add friends to help motivate and meditate with as well and if you feel the need to escape from 4G and wifi, you can also save your favourites for when you’re offline.
Get it for iOS and Android
We’d love to know if you have any self-care/wellness apps that help you day to day! Drop a comment below and share with our Big Hair BHabes.
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