The Best Apps for Productivity and Time Management

If you're anything like us, you can experience some difficulty when it comes to staying on track with productivity and time management.

It's not hard to see why so many of us deal with this, especially considering that we live in a world full of constant distractions and over-stimulation.  In fact, most of us have phones in front of us at all times, if not also on our wrists in the form of a smartwatch! But if you're looking for an easy way to improve your productivity and time management, the good news is that hacks do exist—all in the simple and convenient form of apps. Since we're all about trying to make your life easier, we've gone ahead and put together a list of the best apps for these two very important skills below.

1. Todoist

The purpose of this app is right there in its name—it helps you successfully manage that ever-growing to-do list. You can use it both personally or professionally, making it a super versatile app that helps you create tasks, set goals and track progress all neatly in one place.

(via Todoist)

 

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2. TimeTree

If you're always struggling to configure plans with your friends—even for something as seemingly simple as brunch—then it's time to meet your new best friend: TimeTree. This app lets you share your calendar with other users (aka, your equally as busy friends and family) so that you don't have to bother everyone by asking, "Wait, did we have plans on Friday?" over and over again.

(via TimeTree)

 

3. Remember the Milk

Not only does this app have a super catchy name, but it also comes with tons of customization options so that you make your to-do list as visually appealing as you please (which really is the best motivator, right?).

(via Remember the Milk)

 

4. Google Calendar

Wondering where all your time goes every day? Your basic Google Calendar app can help you crack the code so that you can restructure your schedule and how you go about organizing your daily tasks. Whether it's the amount of time you spend playing on your phone when you should be studying or the amount of time you spend doing a whole host of other things, tracking it all in Google Calendar will show you where you have room for progress.

(via Google)

 

5. Forest

Forest makes completing tasks fun by turning your focus into an actual game. Essentially, you'll get a virtual tree that "grows" whenever you stay focused during the time you're meant to be on-task, and everything is broken up into short intervals so that you don't need to struggle with the balancing act of not knowing when to give yourself breaks.

(via Forest)

 

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6. Be Focused

Once again, the name says it all for this game-changing productivity app. If you struggle with staying motivated and on-task when you need to be, Be Focused will help remind you of when you should be focusing as well as when it's time to take a break, start a different task and a number of other things.

(via Be Focused)

 

Now go forth, download and get ready to start conquering your tasks with greater levels of productivity and improved time management. Of course, these two things also go hand in hand with organization, and we can help you improve that too when you click HERE for the best Amazon products for staying more organized.