12 Apps To Help You Find Work-Life Balance
Thanks to technology, we have access to more information than ever before. But in many cases, this data overload has also decreased our attention spans and stifled our productivity. While cutting out technology altogether is unrealistic for many, there are many apps out there that use their technological edge to address this problem. Here are our 12 favorite apps that promote work-life balance and help keep you focused and productive – and most importantly, happy! –throughout the day.
Save and read news articles on your own terms. We love Pocket’s streamlined interface and listen feature, so you can give your eyes a rest while getting the news you need.
Space
Track screen time to break phone addiction, once and for all. We love that Space discerns what type of phone user you are and lets you set goals that accommodate your lifestyle.
IFTTT
Connect your favorite apps and control them by voice. If you love processes, you will love IFTTT. Set up “if this, then that” systems to simplify and automate daily tasks.
Focus Keeper
Stay productive while you work. We love Focus Keeper because it allows you to schedule deep work sessions and helps you track your productivity through insightful charts.
Liberate
A meditation app for BIPOC, by BIPOC. With focus areas like internalized racism and ancestral healing, Liberate helps people of color reclaim the wellness space.
Breathe
If you own an Apple Watch, you are probably familiar with Breathe. This low-barrier meditation app helps you discover restorative breathing via gentle taps on your wrist.
Todoist
One of the best to-do list apps out there. We love Todoist because of their designer-friendly interface and the ability to integrate to tools like Gmail, Google Calendar and Slack, not to mention all of your devices
TickTick
If you schedule a lot of recurring activities, TickTick may be your Todoist alternative. We love TickTick’s built-in focus feature to ensure that you not only record your tasks, but complete them as well.
Serene
If uninhibited deep focus work is an important part of your work, consider this macOS app. Focus uses music, countdown timers and goal reviews to block distractions and enhance your focus.
Noisli
A background noise and color generator for working and relaxing. Create a custom blend of ambient noises to help you focus on the task at hand and craft a pleasant audio environment for your office.
Spark Mail
Drowning in your inbox? Spark Mail helps you customize your inbox by categorizing incoming mail by priority, scheduling send times and snoozing low-priority emails.
Shortcuts
Sick of opening the same apps and voice commands everyday on your iPhone or iPad? Streamline your daily tasks via Shortcut’s drag-and-drop platform.