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4 tools to boost your productivity in 2020

Paulien Goditiabois in

Do you want to boost your productivity in 2020? These 4 tools will help you increase your productivity in no time. You will thank us later: time is money now! 

 

4 tools to boost your productivity in 2020

Todoist 

With the app Todoist you can smoothly sail through your to-do list on any given day. Compared to other digital task managers, the Todoist interface is one of the easiest and most intuitive ones out there. You will not get distracted by advertisements and even the most complex tasks are added with just a few smart shortcuts. You can use it both online and offline. And it synchronizes all devices on which you install the app. 

In addition, Todoist identifies tasks based on priority or category. Instead of randomly starting a task, you now know exactly which task needs your time and attention. Each list can be edited with color codes and urgency. The app even tracks your productivity stats. Addictive!

 

Todoist is free to download for iOs and Android. More advanced functions are available for €28 per year. 

 

Pomodore 

Do you have trouble concentrating on a task at hand? Maybe the Pomodore technique can help you out. And, in case you were wondering: no, it has very little to do with tomatoes. The creator, Francesco Cirillo, chose the name, because he was using an alarm clock in the shape of a tomato. The Pomodoro technique is a method designed to cut your work time into blocks using an alarm clock. 

So how does it work? Set your timer to 25 minutes and continue working until the alarm goes off. No excuses, just try your best for 25 minutes. TRRRING! Time to relax, you may now enjoy a 5-minute break. If this is your fourth pomodore, you even get a 25-minute break. Once you feel relaxed and energised, you can start all over again. Keep going until there are no more tasks on your list, or until you have clocked enough hours for the day.

 

Toggl

Are you looking for a free time tracking system? Then we highly recommend Toggl. You can run a timer for each task or break that will register exactly how much time you spent on what throughout the day. It is easy to use and offers plenty of free services. Moreover, the app feels quite intuitive when you want to track a project. 

Free members do not have the ability to collaborate and have limited access to reporting tools. These limitations aside, Toggle is the go-to app if you're looking for a free, reliable and straightforward tool that will help you track your projects. 

 

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Paulien is Industry Business & Marketing Manager at NedWorks. Her goal is to inspire like-minded digital professionals and support people and organizations to achieve their true potential. 

 

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