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Credit: Photo by STIL on Unsplash<\/p><\/div>\n

I\u2019ll admit it: When it comes to paper products and back-to-school supplies, consider me <\/span>obsessed<\/span><\/i>. There isn\u2019t a notepad, Post-It pack or weekly planner I won\u2019t purchase. <\/span><\/p>\n

But in this era where my phone is my lifeline (and likely most of you can relate!), I also rely heavily on apps and digital tools to perform at peak productivity. <\/span><\/p>\n

Here are my five go-to apps for ensuring my days are as efficient as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

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  1. For putting all my notes & thoughts together: Evernote<\/a><\/b><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Evernote\u2019s tagline is: <\/span>your second brain. <\/span><\/i>And this is no exaggeration! <\/span><\/p>\n

    Let me break it down: Evernote is a note-taking app that helps you store and collect all your resources, ideas and notes in one place. You can organize your Notes into \u201cNotebooks\u201d and then use \u201cTags\u201d to categorize each note into topics, such as \u201cSocial Media Management,\u201d \u201cMeetings,\u201d \u201cHome Life,\u201d \u201cSchool,\u201d and \u201cKids\u2019 Activities\u201d (for example). I love that you can type all your notes into Evernote while in meetings or at a conference, rather than relying on Word \u00a0or randomly in your iPhone\u2019s \u201cNotes\u201d tool. It\u2019s also served as a lifesaver for when I have a brilliant project-related idea on the go! <\/span><\/p>\n

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    1. For bookmarking content & articles: <\/b>Pocket<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Whether skimming social media or doing a daily deep-dive while online researching, I always stumble upon valuable articles I need to bookmark for later. (It\u2019s that or keeping all my tabs open to save these resources; a scary proposition!) <\/span><\/p>\n

      Pocket is a bookmarking app, which allows you to save content and even \u201ctag\u201d or label it according to specific categories (making it even easier for you to access a specific article later on). <\/span><\/p>\n

      It\u2019s also available in a desktop version, so you can save articles on your mobile as well as on your computer (all your saved content syncs up automatically). This app has saved me and helped me stay productive while waiting in long lineups. It also ensures I don\u2019t get distracted and bogged down by online noise in the form of content overload!<\/span><\/p>\n

      Speaking of which\u2026 <\/span><\/p>\n

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      1. For working, distraction-free: <\/b>Freedom<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        This app is the only one on the list that doesn\u2019t have a free \u201clite\u201d version, but its impact on your daily productivity will be priceless. Between the daily \u201cbreaking news\u201d alerts and social media notifications, staying focused on a task can sometimes be challenging. This tool blocks access to the apps and websites that are your biggest time sucks and worst offenders; you set these on your \u201cBlocklist\u201d along with the duration of time. (And you can save your Instagram scrolling for when your work is done, during a predetermined \u201cFreedom Session\u201d!)<\/span><\/p>\n

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        1. For mindfulness: <\/b>Headspace<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          This might seem counterintuitive, but making time in the morning and\/or night for meditation will actually make you more productive (so forget about the \u201cthere\u2019s no time in the morning\u201d excuse!). Meditation need not be complicated or long; all it takes is a quiet corner, as little as five minutes, and an app like Headspace to guide you along. You will eventually notice that meditating and observing your thoughts will help you deal with anxiety and stress, boost your productivity, and positively impact your overall well-being. (You\u2019re welcome.)<\/span><\/p>\n

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          1. For daily motivation & affirmation: <\/b>Shine<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            F<\/span>ull disclosure: this isn\u2019t an app per se, it\u2019s actually a free messaging tool (in the U.S. it sends you texts, while in Canada it sends you messages via Facebook Messenger). Every Monday to Friday, Shine sends you a message featuring positive quotes, research-backed articles, suggested actions you can take, and more to help kickstart your morning on the right foot. Aside from my morning latte and gratitude journal, my Shine message gives me the positive boost I sometimes need to slay my day. <\/span><\/p>\n

            On that note\u2026 <\/b><\/p>\n

            You might wonder how I manage my to-do lists. I swear by my Google Calendar for reminders and still use a paper agenda filled with Post-Its, for my to-dos. I know, I know, \u201cget with the times,\u201d right? But there\u2019s still something rewarding about physically crossing things off my lists! If you\u2019re looking for a digital way to manage your to-dos, most of my friends love <\/span>Wunderlist<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

            I\u2019d love know; which apps help you slay your day? <\/span><\/p>\n<\/span>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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