The new year is coming, and we’re all once again treated to yet another fresh start. Truth be told, 2018 made us go through a lot. But the most mystical thing about the month of January is how it presents us with an opportunity to do better and achieve greater things.
At present, we are in a time where gadgets can sometimes become a distraction from real-world connections and relationships. It can be difficult to stay away and completely go on that social media detox.
However, it’s not all bad. We just have to use these in moderation and be smart about it. As we spend most of our times facing our phone screens, why not download productivity apps that will help you focus and be more fruitful with your days? I told you, it’s not all bad.
Eggzy
Have you ever been trying to focus on a task but then your phone distracts you? Before you know it, you’ve lost a handful of minutes already. We’ve all been there. The Eggzy app gets you to keep yourself away from your phone by letting you choose an egg to hatch in the number of minutes that you want to stay focused. There are many options for the eggs, and the app is also very easy to operate. The egg hatches if you manage to not turn your phone over in the minutes you inputted. If you lose, it just says “Don’t be sorry. Be better.”
This works for those who need that cute extra push to motivate them to avoid their phone. Let’s face it—it is a major distraction that just pulls our attention away from the task at hand.
Wunderlist
If you need an app to help you remember the things you have to do, you should consider downloading Wunderlist. You can plan tasks for the day, for work, groceries, or for travel. It is very functional and it will keep you organized and on top of things. You can also sync it with your computer, making you work efficiently.
Making lists might seem like it will make your tasks more daunting than they already are since you’ll be seeing that there’s so much of it, but lists will also give you a big sense of accomplishment whenever you cross one off.
iBetter
In order to develop a habit, you need to consistently make an effort to actually set some time aside to do it. This app will help you keep track of your goals and encourage you to continue.
You can use the iBetter app to help you make a habit of good things, as well as to unlearn some bad habits. It records your progress very clearly so you can see how far you’ve come. Don’t just be proud of yourself when you have reached your goal—be proud of yourself every step of the way.
No Zero Days
Sometimes, when we’re too busy, we tend to find our worth in the amount of work we accomplish. We forget that every day is a chance to do something good. This app reminds you that no day is wasted and you actually have no zero days.
There are four things that it gives focus on: if you created anything, if you helped anyone, if you learned something, and if you did anything for your health. No Zero Days‘ interface is very simple and clear, you just input whatever you did that day. Under any category, you can make notes to remind yourself what it is specifically that you did.
You can also view a calendar where you’ll see what it is that you do the most often during each day. We are all moving so fast-paced now and it’s good to have this kind of app to remind yourself that you did something good in each day.
We have to get rid of the notion that we’ll make things happen “one day.” When it comes to accomplishing goals, you don’t always have to wait for a new year or a new month to start making some changes in your life. Instead, reverse the words and think of it as “Day One,” and that might make all the difference.
