Suzie Key Tima

What are the tools you use to make planning and accomplishing your goals easier?

Technology can be a hindrance to productivity, but it doesn’t have to be. It can be the tool to helping you do more than you thought possible. In this post we’ll look at some of my personal favorite tools and their uses.

Notion: The Swiss Army Knife of Productivity Apps

If productivity apps were a buffet, Notion would be the all-you-can-eat extravaganza. This app is like a digital playground for your tasks, notes, projects, and ideas. It’s so versatile that you might wonder if it’s secretly powered by a team of overcaffeinated productivity gurus. With Notion, you can create databases, timelines, and to-do lists that would make your high school planner jealous. It’s like a virtual version of Mary Poppins’ bottomless bag – just when you think you’ve seen it all, Notion pulls out another nifty feature.

Todoist: Your Trusty Sidekick

Meet your new BFF (Best Functional Friend) – Todoist. This app is like a personal trainer for your tasks. It doesn’t care if you’re feeling lazy or uninspired; it’s there to whip your to-dos into shape. With its simple and intuitive interface, you can create tasks, set due dates, and even organize them into projects. And if you’re feeling particularly adventurous, you can play around with labels, filters, and priorities – it’s like task management on steroids (in a good way, of course).

Google Calendar: Your Digital Butler

Do you ever wish you had a magical butler who could organize your life with just a snap of their fingers? Well, Google Calendar might not wear a tuxedo, but it’s pretty darn close. From scheduling meetings and appointments to setting reminders and sharing your calendar with the world, this app has got your back. Plus, it syncs seamlessly across all your devices, so you’ll never miss an important date again – unless, of course, you forget to add it to the calendar in the first place. Oops!

Pen and Paper: The OG Productivity Power Duo

Before the digital age, there was a magical time when people actually wrote things down with a thing called a “pen” on something called “paper.” And believe it or not, this ancient technique is still a productivity powerhouse. There’s something oddly satisfying about crossing off items on a physical to-do list or scribbling down notes in the margins of a notebook. Plus, studies have shown that the act of writing by hand can boost creativity and help you retain information better. So, don’t toss those pens and notebooks just yet – they might just be your secret weapons in the quest for ultimate productivity.

In a world where productivity apps are as abundant as avocado toast on Instagram, finding the perfect tools to streamline your work can be a daunting task. But fear not, brave soul, for with Notion, Todoist, Google Calendar, and a sprinkle of pen and paper magic, you’ll be well-equipped to tackle even the most ambitious of to-do lists. So go forth, conquer those tasks, and may your productivity levels be forever off the charts!

Let me know if you have any favorites.