Every year, we wait for January 1st to start on our goals and dreams. But why wait till then? Time is such a finite and precious resource; there’s no better starting point than right now. And if ready but need a gentle nudge to finally kick things off, or need a lending hand to offload that mental load, then these apps can help you with that.
Notion
This productivity app is much loved for a reason! Whether you’re note-taking, creating to-dos, or having a brain dump, this app keeps everything in one place, helping you stay organised. If you’re used to carrying around big, bulky agendas, then consider Notion a digital agenda.
21 Days Challenge
They say it takes 21 days to form a new habit. Whether that’s reading more, exercising, or learning a new language, 21 Days Challenge helps to keep you focused on building that habit. There’s also a community that you can get involved in, so you’re not alone.
Focus Friend by Hank Green
Maybe the one thing hindering your focus and productivity is a phone addiction. To break that off, and hopefully focus better, try Focus Friend by YouTuber and educator Hank Green. Simply speaking, it’s a gamefied focus timer featuring a little Bean Friend. It encourages you to stay away from your phone so your Bean Friend can do their own little tasks.
Day One
When it comes to productivity, the most important tool isn’t anything physical; it’s the mindset. That’s where Day One comes to help—this app is an online journal so you can brain dump, reflect, practice gratitude, or do some stream of consciousness writing. If you’re stuck not knowing what to write, the app provides journal prompts to help you get started.
Akiflow
Say you got a lot going on—projects, lists, messages to reply to—Akiflow is great at consolidating everything onto one platform so you have a clear view of what to focus on first. What’s unique about this app is that it integrates with everything, whether that’s your email, Slack, or even your Notion!
Money Manager
Considered as one of the best budgeting apps out there, and for good reason! If you’re not a numbers person, then managing finances gets confusing real quick. This app helps to track expenses, manage personal assets, and provides stats to help you understand your spending habits.
Finch
Although not exactly a productivity app, Finch is a self-care app that ultimately helps you boost productivity. Similar to Focus Friend, it is a gameified experience that helps you boost mindfulness and track healthy habits that set you up for success. It also has a list of breathing guides that range from increasing focus and energising the mind to helping with sleep and calming down from stress.
