LIFE HACK
Beat procrastination
You get up in the morning declaring that today is going to be super-productive. Yet somehow at the end of the day, your to-do list has only expanded. How did you get so waylaid? These apps will show you how to focus, double down and banish those tempting distractions.
Plan your time
Without a plan, how will you know where to start? Tag, schedule and annotate your to-dos with Things 3 and you’ll soon have your day organised and your priorities identified.
With Todoist you can set reminders for your tasks, organise your projects and note down new to-dos as soon as they come up. Build better habits and routines with Done and track your progress towards becoming extra organised.
Find your focus
When you need to crack on without interruption, turn to Endel. It creates the perfect soundtrack to your work time by matching soundscapes to your heart rate and environment. Try the Deeper Focus track by Plastikman.
Meditation app Headspace has a whole library of resources dedicated to productivity, including a Finding Focus mindfulness course. Uptime teaches you new concepts with quick-fire “hacks” based on the works of respected thinkers and authors. Try the Focus to Flourish or Free to Focus hacks.
Shut down distractions
It’s no good trying to work when your social media accounts are buzzing away. Stay focused on your tasks with Forest. Plant a virtual seed as you start work and put down your phone. If you quit the app to answer messages or browse the web, your growing tree will wither. Sync up with friends to help each other stay in the zone.
With Motivation you’ll get daily positive reminders to keep you on track. Select the Focus topic for tailored quotes. Try Flipd and set a timer to start a focused work session. Assign sessions to specific tasks and charts will show you how your time is spent.