5 productivity apps to improve your home and work life and get more done in less time
Introduction
This post was originally created for the networking group, Trafford Enterprises.
Are you looking for ways to improve your productivity? If so, you're in luck! There are a ton of great apps out there that can help you get more done.
In this post, we'll take a look at five of my favourite productivity apps and see how they can help you maximize your efficiency. So without further ado, let's get started!
Brainfood: Bitesized knowledge
Brainfood: Bitesized knowledge app is a great resource for anyone looking to learn something new. The app is packed with information on a variety of topics, and it's presented in an easily digestible format. Whether you're looking to learn about history, science, or pop culture, Brainfood has you covered. Best of all, the app is completely free to use. Brainfood is a great way to improve your knowledge base in a fun and easy way.
Brainfood is ideal when you don't want to mindlessly scroll through social media, but you want to learn something new or be updated on current events. The app is also great for when you have a few spare minutes and want to learn something new.
You might just be surprised at how much you can learn.
What are the benefits of Brainfood: Bitesized knowledge?
Staying informed
Learning something new
Keeps you away from mindless scrolling and Social Media sites
What is the cost?
Free
Brainfood: Bitesized knowledge is available for download now on iOS and Android devices.
Lunchclub
I was introduced to this amazing networking platform by the brilliant copy writer Raj Randhawa at WordUp, some 47 meetings later I’m so thankful he sent me the invite. (The platform is by invite only)
If you're looking to grow your business, lunchclub.com is the perfect platform for you. It's a networking group that uses artificial intelligence to connect business owners and professionals. This means that you'll be able to connect with people who have the same goals and interests as you. And because lunchclub.com takes care of the scheduling and logistics, all you have to do is show up and start networking. So if you're serious about building your network, lunchclub.com is the perfect solution for you.
You can only join through invitation, although it is FREE to join once you have an invitation from a current member.
What are the benefits of Lunchclub?
Some of the benefits of Lunchclub include
The ability to connect with like-minded individuals in your industry
The chance to network and build relationships with potential clients or collaborators
The opportunity to learn from and be inspired by other business owners
A forum to share best practices and advice
From personal experience, I have found lunch club to be helpful and have now had over 47 meetings with individuals worldwide.
Some of the highlights for me personally have been
Working with Stefan Mathy from VYN.one - who I met at Lunch Club
Michael Cawley - from Michael Cawley Design, who we are hoping to work with in the future.
In addition, I have been recommended a long list of books, websites, apps and courses. I have grown my network of individuals I could help in the future.
What is the cost?
7 Minute Workout Challenge (7MWC)
The 7 Minute Workout Challenge app is a fitness app that promises to help users get in shape quick. The app features a variety of high-intensity interval training (HITT) workouts that can be completed in just seven minutes. While the workouts are short, they are also very intense and are designed to help users burn fat and build muscle. The app also includes a fitness tracker so users can track their progress over time. The 7 Minute Workout Challenge app is a great option for those looking for a quick and effective workout.
Seriously if you can't find 7 minutes in a day to do some exercise you really need to have a word with yourself.
It should also be noted that no gym equipment is required for this app and you can do it anywhere including travelling with work, in hotel rooms at home, possibly even in the office
What are the benefits of the 7 Minute Workout Challenge?
You become fit
It takes 7 minutes to complete
What is the cost?
7 Minute Workout Challenge is available for both iOS and Android devices it costs £3.49
Evernote (An oldie but a goodie)
Evernote was founded in 2007 by Stepan Pachikov. Pachikov came up with the idea for Evernote after forgetting to bring a notepad to a meeting and needing to take notes quickly.
It can be used for a variety of tasks, such as
taking notes,
making to-do lists, and tracking progress on projects.
Evernote also makes it easy to share information with others, and it integrates with several productivity apps.
One of my favourite and most unique features of Evernote is its support for handwritten notes.
Your handwritten note becomes searchable within seconds of taking a picture using your smartphone camera whilst inside the Evernote app.
Evernote also offers a variety of other features, such as the ability to attach files and images, that can make it an indispensable tool for staying organised.
5 creative ways Evernote can be used for business
1. Take notes during meetings and keep them organized and easily accessible.
2. Save important articles or web pages for future reference.
3. Record lectures or interviews for later playback.
4. Use the handwriting tool to take handwritten notes that can be easily searched and edited.
5. Create to-do lists and track
5 ways Evernote can be used at home
1. Keep a grocery list: Have you ever gone to the shops without a list and come home with way more than you intended? With Evernote, you can keep a running list of everything you need so that you're never caught off guard again.
2. Organize your bills: Rather than keeping all your bills stuffed in a drawer, use Evernote to create a system for tracking them. You can even set up reminders so that you never miss a payment.
3. Plan you're holiday: Use Evernote as a digital scrapbook to collect ideas for your next big trip. Save articles, booking confirmations, and anything else you'll need when it's time to plan your getaway.
4. Keep track of your favourite recipes: You probably have dozens of cookbooks and recipe cards cluttering up your kitchen counter if you're anything like me. With Evernote, you can organize all your recipes in one place so that they're easily accessible whenever inspiration strikes.
5. Store important documents: From birth certificates to tax returns, there are some documents that you just can't risk losing. Keep them safe in Evernote so that you can access them anytime, anywhere.
What are the benefits of Evernote?
You become better organised.
You can store handwritten notes, and they are searchable
The sky is the limit
What is the cost?
It's free to use on one device, but the more devices you add, the more the price increases
Just Watch
I was introduced to Just Watch by Jay Middleton at the brilliant Animation Guys. He knows I prefer reading rather than watching TV and when I do watch TV, I need to know that the film or program I'm watching will be interesting and to my taste. It is a great app because it allows you to find new movies and TV shows, and it makes it easy to see what streaming services they're available on.
The special element is that it will tell where a particular film you want to watch is available and how much it will cost to stream it or if it is available for FREE.
What are the benefits of Just Watch?
It's tailored to your tastes.
Watchlists of your favourite movies and shows.
You can quickly see the cheapest way to watch a film or TV programme
It saves time
What is the cost?
Conclusion
Apps are a great way to help make our lives easier and more productive, whether we’re at work or at home. Some of the best apps for business include Lunch Club, Evernote, and the 7 Minute Workout Challenge app. These apps can help us stay organized, save time and money, and stay fit and healthy.
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