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Technology can make home, work and life easier to manage.\u00a0 There’s happy apps and tools to keep you from being overwhelmed with paper, feeling anxious about time management, and taking care of yourself.\u00a0 It’s especially helpful to have easy ways to keep notes, be financially savvy, keep up with dates, and manage time better.\u00a0 Check out these simple to use apps in different categories.<\/p>\n

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To keep a note<\/h3>\n

Evernote is the most popular of all apps to keep information.\u00a0 Create “notebooks” to categorize your information and “tag” it to find it later.<\/p>\n

More than a list, Toodledo<\/a> is the place to write notes, customize lists, and create recurring events.<\/p>\n

Love paper?\u00a0 There’s nothing better than the Arc notebook<\/a> available at Staples. The unusual, customizable design makes this the place to write notes, organize your thoughts, or keep a list. It’s available in sizes and designs that make you smile too.<\/p>\n

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The most important part of writing stuff down is that you no longer have to take energy from doing a project to remember other stuff.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

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To keep a budget<\/h3>\n

Mint <\/a>helps you pull all your financial information together. It helps you create a budget and know how you are spending your money.<\/p>\n

EveryDollar<\/a> is a free budget tool recommended by Dave Ramsey.<\/p>\n

Getting in touch with your money is a very powerful feeling.<\/em><\/p>\n

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To keep dates<\/h3>\n

BlueSky <\/a>Week at a glance calendars help you organized your year. A week at a glance view creates a streamlined week to plan and execute what needs to be done.<\/p>\n

Planner pad<\/a> calendar consolidates your lists and your appointments. You can categorize lists, prioritize tasks and pull together details of your life.<\/p>\n

Cozi<\/a> is a simple, effective online tools for calendars and tasks. Manage tasks, keep appointments, and create a calendar that brings everything and everyone together.<\/p>\n

Having a trusted tool for dates makes it easy to keep from double booking or feeling stressed to remember dates.<\/em><\/p>\n

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To keep information<\/h3>\n

Dropbox\u00a0<\/a> is a service that keeps your files safe, synced, and easy to share. Bring your photos, docs, and videos anywhere and never lose a file again.\u00a0 It’s the best way to work on information on different devices at different locations. It’s also a great way to share photos with family and friends or collaborate on a project with colleagues. <\/span><\/p>\n

Google Docs<\/a> is an easy way to share documents, spreadsheets and other information on multiple devices and with others.\u00a0 Part of google, it’s powerful enough to keep information backed up too while collaborating with others.<\/p>\n

Never feel like you have lost a file again!<\/em><\/p>\n

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To manage time<\/h3>\n

TimeTimer<\/a> is for everyone who wants to manage time better.\u00a0 It shows the passage of time and helps you assess how much time you have to complete a task. It helps you get tasks complete.<\/p>\n

Analog clock or watch is easier for our brain to connect to the movement and duration of time.<\/p>\n

Time is on your side when you manage time.<\/em><\/p>\n

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To maintain wellness<\/h3>\n

Fitbit<\/a> tracks your activities, sleep and weight to help keep you accountable.\u00a0 How much you rest and how much you exercise are contributing factors in wellness.\u00a0 There are wrist and body fitbits for your needs.<\/p>\n

Pandora<\/a> is your personal radio where you set stations.\u00a0 If you are motivated by music to get things done, you will enjoy having different stations for different types of activities including organizing!<\/p>\n

Wellness is key to all of our lives.<\/em><\/p>\n

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What apps do you use? I have my own list of favorites<\/a>, as well as student apps<\/a> and financial apps<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0 I’d love to learn what works for you!\u00a0 These ADHD apps and tools make the most of using technology wisely and help us all live well.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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