10 Apps to Help You Have the Best (And Most Organized) Day Ever!
Whether it’s reducing the number of times you click the “lost password” button, or finding a slice of calm in the midst of an otherwise hectic work day, there’s an app for that. From meal planning, to monitoring migraines, here are 10 apps that get us through the day.
ORGANIZATION APPS
Calendly, Scheduling
Finally, no more multiple email exchanges to pin down a meeting time! After you set up your Calendly account and link your personal calendar, Calendly generates a personalized shareable link. When someone clicks your link, they can see what days and times you are free and schedule a time to connect. It’s an excellent tool for freelancers or folks with calendars heavy with external meetings! https://calendly.com/
Last Pass, Password Keeper
How many times a day do you click a ‘forgot password’ button? With Last Pass, forgotten passwords are no more! Set up a master password in Last Pass and let it’s encryption algorithms do the rest. Last Pass not only eliminates having to keep track of unique passwords for all of your log ins, its keeps all of your data more secure. https://www.lastpass.com/
Asana, Project Planning & Collaboration
Founded in 2008, Asana is our go-to project management app. A multi-functional project organizer, Asana is great for individual and collaborative projects. This is the app for all of those wanting to take their to-do lists to the next level. https://app.asana.com/
Notion, Overall Organization
The new kid on the block, Notion is a visually stunning and incredibly robust organization tool. A true one-stop shop, Notion has dozens of templates for goal setting, to-do list, trip planning, habit tracking, and more. https://www.notion.so/
HEALTH & WELLNESS
Calm, Meditation
Need a break from the chaos? Try Calm. With a host of guided breathing exercises, guided meditations (for adults and children), and bedtime stories narrated by your favorite celebrities, Calm gives a little bit of peace, on-demand. https://www.calm.com/
Clue, Period Tracker
Clue wants to clue you into how your body works. With unique-to-you data (which the folks at Clue say they keep safe and secure), you can monitor your period, mood and ovulation. You can even keep track of things like your skin and hair health and figure out the many ways your environment effects you. https://helloclue.com/
Lifesum, Nutrition
Want to maintain your weight, but eat more veggies? Lifesum is a food-focused self care app that lets you define your own health journey. Lifesum can help you set up a meal regimen complete with recipes and a grocery list, all from your phone. You can also monitor things like your sugar and water intake along the way. https://lifesum.com/
LIFELONG LEARNING
Libby, e-Reading
Libby is truly “a library in your pocket.” The digital reader is connected to thousands of libraries around the world and houses both e-books, magazines and audiobooks which you can access free of charge. https://www.overdrive.com/apps/libby/
Luminary, Podcasts
A podcast app in a sea of many, all of Luminary’s content is exclusive to the platform and features an impressive and interesting cadre of diverse and emerging voices, like Tressie McMillan and Roxane Gay’s Hear to Slay. https://luminarypodcasts.com/
Skillshare, Video-based learning
Learn something new, like how to use Procreate and interior design basics, or sharpen skills you already have. Skillshare has hundreds of self-paced do-as-you-watch videos that come in bite-sized bits (30-minutes or less) or multi-hour workshops. While most content is paid, you can get started with Skillshare for free. https://www.skillshare.com/
What are the apps you can’t live without? Let us know in the comments!