Struggling to be productive or feeling stressed? There’s an app for that! Balancing school, work, and home isn’t always easy. According to a study done by Gallup, over 50% of U.S. workers are mentally checked out, more than half of the American population reported feeling stressed during the day.
We’ve put together a list of our favorite apps to help you increase productivity, reduce stress, or just take a brain break!
Friday
Friday is a productivity and organization app that features team updates, goal setting, and daily planning. This planner-type resource brings your Google Calendar, Outlook, Zoom, and other tools to one easy, accessible spot.
*Free to download.
Available on iPhone and Chrome Extension.
Todoist
Todoist is a simple way to organize and keep track of your daily to-do list. The app allows you to organize and sort tasks, set dates and reminders, and even monitor your progress and collaborate on projects with others.
*Free to download.
Available on iPhone, macOS, Windows10, Desktop, Linux, and Android.
Toggl
Toggl is a resource that helps you keep track of how much time you’re spending on different tasks. When you know how much time you are spending on certain tasks, you can learn to make the most of it and plan your schedule accordingly.
*Free to download.
Available on iPhone, macOS, Windows10, Desktop, Linux, and Android.
Breathe2relax
Breathe2Relax is a stress management resource. It features a variety of breathing exercises and information to help users learn stress management techniques.
*Free to download.
Available on iPhone and MacOS.
What’s Up?
What’s Up? is a free app that uses various methods to help you cope with stress, anxiety, depression, and more! It features activities that provide awareness of your thinking patterns, offer grounding activities when feeling stressed, and gives you the opportunity to journal about your day!
*Free to download, In-app purchases.
Available on iPhone.
Forest
Forest is an app that helps you stay focused on your important tasks. Whenever you want to focus, open the Forest app and plant a tree. The tree will grow as long as you are focused and not touching your phone! This app is a fun way to stay focused and boost productivity.
*$1.99 to download. In-app purchases.
Available on iPhone and Chrome.
Stand Up!
Stand Up! is a fun, flexible break timer. You can customize your work schedule and set reminders at any interval to stand up and take a quick break. This encourages effective work intervals and boosts productivity.
*Free to download
Available on iPhone.
StretchMinder
StretchMinder is a workplace wellness guide. It provides guided break routines that are designed to increase productivity and move your body! Using Stretchminder is a great way to re-energize, improve your performance, and achieve more in your workday.
*Free to download, In-app purchases.
Available on iPhone.
We hope these apps are useful to you! Whether you are feeling stressed, needing organization, or just need a break from your work, download one of these apps to help!