Increase your daily productivity with these four life-hack apps. They’ll help you stay on top of things, giving you more time to pursue your hobbies or enroll in career advancement courses like those offered by AHEAD Professional Network. And believe it or not, they’re all free!
Any.do
This is the perfect calendar mobile app for your “to-do” list. The interface is easy to navigate with its playful yet simple design. It seamlessly synchs between devices and platforms, and can handle multiple and recurring tasks. It starts with a reminder every morning to “take a moment to plan your day.” It then helps you categorize and organize your “to-do” list, so it doesn’t get too overwhelming. If you are not able to finish some items on your list, the app assigns it to “Tomorrow,” “Upcoming,” and “Someday.” This way, you won’t miss any task. You can even customize and share your to-do list with your family, colleagues, and friends. And when you’re in a rush, you need not bother typing. Just “speak your mind,” and it will automatically convert your words into text.
Evernote
If you want to remember everything, then you can make this wonderful app into your personal e-notebook. The New York Times recommended it as a “must” tool. You can take note of your ideas, capture photos of what you see, and even record things you hear. The best part: you can access your Evernote anywhere in real time. You can even create multiple notebooks, depending on your interest, and organize them with tags. No need to waste time remembering things because finding notes and ideas are a breeze with Evernote; just search by keywords and it will retrieve the information you need in no time.
There are so many interesting things on the web that there are times you just want to read everything. With Pocket, you can save articles and videos directly from your browser for later viewing. It’s just like bookmarking. When you’re good and ready, just go to Pocket to view; you don’t even need an Internet connection.
Mailbox
Suffering from e-mail overload? This app helps you clear your mind and be more productive when it comes to de-cluttering your mailbox, whether it’s for work or home. It aims to help you achieve a zero inbox every day. It even prioritizes message responses, and has a reminder system to alert you when items are unanswered. It automatically creates folders and files e-mails accordingly. Plus, it archives your mail without deleting it, leaving everything important intact and searchable. Getting your e-mail in order gets your life in order, too.