The Best Android Apps For Productivity, Entertainment, And More
Amid juggling multiple deadlines and pending tasks, you need a break to take a breath and recharge your energy levels. It is most likely that you will turn to your smartphones because that’s what everyone does. We spend our leisure time scrolling through our social media feeds and end up being more frustrated and agonistic looking at the pictures of friends vacationing and partying. Then, you lambast yourself thinking you are neither able to manage work nor can take out time for self-care.
Although we blame the internet for elevating peer pressure that leads to anxiety and depression, the truth is the opposite. You are independent, and you have chosen to look at others’ enchanting social media profiles and get jealous, cursing your fate. Little do you know that a smartphone has a lot more to offer than just social apps which help to unwind and boost your productivity, and be contended with what you’re doing.
In this article, we’ll discuss some of the best apps for fun and productivity if you’re an Android user.
Without further ado, let’s go!
Evernote
If you are bad at planning and managing things, Evernote is your go-to app. You can add notes, tasks, and schedules on just one interface and you will be able to hit the deadlines without stress. With a 4.2 rating on Play Store, Evernote is among the most used planner apps that help manage and complete tasks efficiently.
You can use it anytime and anywhere as it offers a sync option so that you can access it on any device you use. Moreover, you can add notes in the form of text, images, videos, as well as PDFs. You can update the status of a task from to-dos to done to incorporate a systematic approach. You may experience poor responsiveness or lag if you have a weak internet connection, so make sure your phone is connected to a reliable and fast internet connection which offers up to 940 Mbps which is 20 times faster than cable internet.
My Goals: Set Vision Board, Gratitude Journal
The Law of Attraction says that you attract what you think, and My Goals: Set Vison Board, Gratitude Journal works on the same principle. It lets you write down your goals, and aspirations and helps you manifest them. You can set goals and deadlines and visualize them in viewing mode. Moreover, you can maintain a gratitude diary by writing down your thought and reflecting on the previous day. It has a 4.4-star rating on the play store and Android users use becoming one of their favorite apps.
1. IFTTT
IFTTT(If This Then That) automates your favorite apps and devices to reduce energy and better efficiency. Whether you want to automate your records or handle tedious tasks, it is here to automate web-based tasks and improve productivity. Formerly, it used to be a free application, but now it has a free as well as a premium paid version.
2. TickTick
TickTick is a great application for managing daily and recurring tasks. It helps you create a to-do list and set reminders for each task. It also allows you to share it with others for collaboration. However, it is an ideal app that can be used for managing personal tasks. With a 4.7 star rating on the Play Store, TickTick is a simple yet effective tool for managing tasks.
3. Trello
Another planner, Trello enables you to create boards for different tasks and projects where you can add as many people as you can and assign them specific tasks. You can add checklists, files, automation, and whatever you need. It helps you maintain a systematic flow of your project and track the progress eventually. It has a 4.4-star rating on Play Store.
4. Rootd
When stuck at work, we compromise our health, specifically our mental health. This application is focused on helping cope with anxiety and panic attacks. This has six features, including lessons, breather, sleeper, visualization, and the rooter button that helps be calm and mindful in testing times. The journal helps you jot down your thoughts; Breathr teaches drills for deep breathing to relax; visualization helps your body ground in visualization. In sum, it is a wonderful application for all working people out there.
5. YouTube
You may open YouTube when you just want to entertain yourself. Turn on a music video and dance your heart out; trust me, you will feel relieved after a tiring day. Besides music videos, there are a lot of interesting and creative channels, such as travelogs, cooking shows, and even DIY channels that you can watch to have fun and learn.
6. Netflix
You do not necessarily need to take out time late in the evening to binge-watch your favorite show on Netflix. You can download the app on your smartphone and watch your show whenever and where you feel like.
7. Spotify
Music is food for the soul. Nothing can beat music in instigating sensations in your body that are a source of calm and comfort. No matter what the mood, Spotify has something to make you feel good. With an endless list of songs, it tops the charts with a 4.4-star rating. Its premium version has a lot more to offer than the free version, but you may still feel gratified with the free version.
8. BrainDots
With over 40 million downloads, BrainDots is a popular game among Android users. It is a simple but brainteaser game in which you have to bump two balls. Whenever you feel like you are running out of ideas or your mind isn’t working, you may pull out your phone from your pocket and play this game to reboot your brain.
Final Thoughts
While we have to blame everything for draining our energy, we forget that we make our own choices. We can get more organized, more productive, and thus, more positive if we spend time on prolific activities. Shunning smartphone use is nearly impossible, but there are ways to benefit from it, for example, we can use planner apps for managing day-to-day work and mind booster games for fun and entertainment. It is better late than never; download the apps and experience the changes they make to your work and health.
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