Productivity tools that made my life a whole lot easier (and it should for you too!)

If there's one rule I lived by, it is the need for productivity.

And how to fully optimize technology to help me operate faster, and better on a daily basis.

Because I can't code sh*t to have my machine brew my morning cuppa joe, I have to rely on the brilliant geniuses who've created some epic tools to help me achieve more things in the shortest time possible.

Why? So I can have more time to do more things in life. Like creating more content on Steemit, as my side hustle.

So what's these productivity tools hype? Do you really need them?

Well, humans will never admit that they're unproductive.

In fact, we'd like to think that we've achieved more than we actually did.

Ego coupled with denial is the perfect recipe for forgetfulness and inefficiency.

In today's fast-paced world, we're expected to hold down more than one job, what more multitasking in your day job alone. Comes in productivity tools to save your sanity (and life).

If there are tools that could 10x your life better, I would highly recommend these:

 

1) Evernote

 

 
Why: Saved a note and can't remember the title but only some keywords? Evernote helps you track the exact article, not only that but you can also collaborate, share notes and write on the platform. Helps store your info even when you're offline. That means no worries about missing information should there a sudden cut of the Internet.

 

2) Getpocket

 

 
Why: Saves your favorite articles, and tags them accordingly. Only downside if for you to organise and tag these articles yourself.

 

3) Todoist

 

 
Why: I like using Todoist because it syncs my phone and Chrome like Any.do. The only difference is that Todoist has a search function where you can recover older, archived tasks.

 

3) Any.do

 

 
Why: The ultimate to-do list. Easy to use interface with calendar integration so you won't ever forget to shop for groceries and attend those important Steemit events. Syncs perfectly to your phone and Chrome (Chrome is amazing!)

 

4) Dropshelf

 

 
Why: Pick an article or any item and drop it at the sides or bottom of your desktop. Dropshelf enables multitasking across multiple pages easier and bearable.

 

5) Lastpass

 

 
Why: Stores all your important details and passwords. If your time is invested heavily in projects and collaboration, yet you want your teammates to access some website (e.g. Shopify) without letting you in their passwords, Lastpass is a useful to tool to 'share without exposing' your most important bit of data.

 

6) Goodsync

 

 
Why: It syncs your work on your laptop to Cloud (but you need a cloud source, to begin with. Try Google Drive or OneDrive. Consider investing for a long-term use if you've been backing up your PC in your hard drive ('cause hard drive crashes, Cloud won't) and upgrade to a bigger storage space especially if most of your life work is on one gadget.

 

7) Google Drive/ OneDrive

 

 
Google Drive
 

 
OneDrive

Why: I used Goodsync to get my work updated on Cloud all the time. I also had my phone synced so I won't lose any photos in case my phone is a gone case. Just log in with the same email and password on your phone, and laptop and you're good to go. Simple as that.

 

8) Monny

 

   

Why: Keeps your expenses in check. And if you're traveling overseas, you can keep multiple account books so you won't lose track of your spending even in different currencies.

 

9) Tasty (for meal prep)

 

 
Why: Surprised that I'd recommend this app? This shouldn't come across as a shock to you. We all know that home cooked food is healthier but also more time-consuming. So naturally, if you have quick access to easy recipes under 30mins, less time spent on cooking would mean more time available for other tasks.

 

10) Momentum

 

 
Why: Because seeing global pictures would definitely perk you up and thrust you into working mode. Think of it as a wall poster for your desktop, except that it greets you according to your time zone too (i.e. Good morning, Debbie…) Also, if you fancy, you can set the most important goal you need to achieve that day, every day.

All tools are free or bought at a bargained price. I'm not affiliated with any brands aforementioned. I only recommend the things I love using from my personal experience.

If you have any questions regarding the tools I used, feel free to throw me one in the comments section below :)

Image credit: All public domain images are taken from Pexels, unless stated otherwise.
 
 

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