While the result is what we should always be measured on at work, not the way we got there, being chaotic in your work life can cause more stress than it’s worth. We can’t all be gifted with the natural ability to be organised, so if you’re looking for an extra helping hand to get your working systems running smoothly, it might be worth looking into apps that help you stay organised. They’re designed to help you get from task to task with fewer hiccups along the way. We’ve rounded up the best apps for staying organised. Take a look.
To Do Microsoft
Microsoft offers To Do, a cross-platform task manager that helps set you up for success with personalised and intelligent suggestions to update your to-do list, easy accessibility to your to-do list wherever you are and the ability to share your list with colleagues, friends and family. Not least it breaks your tasks down into smaller steps, giving you the chance to set reminders and add due dates to keep you on track.
Time Timer
Time Timer is an innovative tool to help you manage your time as simply as possible. The idea originated over two decades ago when inventor, Jan Rogers, wanted to help her youngest daughter understand the concept of elapsed time – leaving her anxious and frustrated when it was time to go to school or go to bed.
Time Timer works by showing the passage of time. Using a red disk which disappears as time elapses, it offers a simple visualisation of time for those who struggle to grasp this idea. It helps to make transitioning from one routine to another enjoyable and stress-free.
Jour
Jour is a well-loved journaling app that makes the benefits of journaling accessible and easy to practice. It uses interactive guides focused on improving gratitude, focus, confidence, goal-setting and addressing loneliness and anxiety.
LastPass
LastPass makes it easy to log in to websites by storing all of your passwords and usernames in one place, a Vault. It’s a secure password manager that remembers your login information, entering it for you when you need to access an account online.
Calendly
Calendly helps you with scheduling meetings, events and appointments. It’s an easy-to-use app that allows you to send your availability to others when trying to find a time that works for all (even if the people you’re liaising with don’t use Calendy!) It’s known to reduce the amount of to-ing and fro-ing trying to find a meeting time over long-winded email chains.