Technology gets a bad rap for encouraging time wasting, but used well it can help you smash that to-do list, even leaving time for a little mindless scrolling… should your brain need it!
DEVICES THAT GET IT DONE
Smartphones
Bin off the social media and use your ‘smart phone’ for what it was designed for. Acting as a mini-computer that allows you to coordinate your day, manage emails and access important information anytime, anywhere.
Smart watches
Wearable devices provide instant notifications, monitor health metrics and even enable quick responses to texts and calls. By glancing at your wrist, you can keep track of your schedule and fitness goals without searching for your phone, while also keeping an eye on your stress-levels before that big presentation!
Voice assistants
Smart speakers respond to spoken commands, letting you set timers, create shopping lists, control smart home gadgets and get real-time information such as weather updates or news headlines hands-free (because busy people never have free hands).
Robot hoovers
Not just a novelty (and a crucial plot device in Breaking Bad), these autonomous cleaners map your home and handle regular vacuuming, which can save several hours per month. Some models can even be scheduled or controlled remotely using a mobile app.
Smart home hubs
By centralising control of lighting, heating and security systems, smart home hubs reduce the need to manually adjust devices throughout the day, making you feel like a master and ruler of the robots.
THERE’S AN APP FOR THAT
Calendar and scheduling apps
These apps simplify organising meetings, events and reminders. They often sync across devices, send alerts before appointments and integrate with email for seamless scheduling.
Task management apps
Designed to keep you organised, these apps let you break down projects into manageable tasks, assign deadlines and track progress visually, helping you avoid overlooked responsibilities.
Navigation apps
By providing live traffic updates, alternative route suggestions and public transport options, navigation apps reduce travel time and stop you getting lost – the ultimate time waster.
Banking apps
Banking apps let you transfer money, check balances and pay bills instantly, sparing you time-consuming trips to a physical branch and offering 24/7 access to your finances.
Food delivery apps
Silicon Valley brainboxes either eschew meals entirely (liquid food) or make use of their local food resources; therefore, takeaway doesn’t make you lazy, it makes you efficient.
Cloud storage and file sharing apps
They store files securely online, give instant access from any device and support collaboration by allowing multiple users to work on documents simultaneously, making you feel like a Time Lord.
