{"id":12775,"date":"2022-10-10T22:17:41","date_gmt":"2022-10-10T22:17:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bitsacard.com\/blog\/platforms-to-get-organized-and-improve-my-performance\/"},"modified":"2022-10-10T22:17:41","modified_gmt":"2022-10-10T22:17:41","slug":"platforms-to-get-organized-and-improve-my-performance","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bitsacard.com\/blog\/en\/platforms-to-get-organized-and-improve-my-performance","title":{"rendered":"Platforms to get organized and improve my performance"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It is no secret that one <strong>of the keys to productivity and even success is organization.<\/strong> Certainly, you may ask yourself why, and you will find the answer in a well-known phrase: time is money.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, all those projects, jobs or goals that you set for yourself <strong>require you to have a certain amount of time to accomplish them<\/strong>. Therefore, you will only be able to dedicate adequate time to each one if you manage your schedule properly and are disciplined.<\/p>\n<p>As you can see, the idea that only those who are talented are successful has been partially disproved. This is because <strong>it has been shown that effort is what achieves most of your goals<\/strong> and, of course, behind the effort, your daily planning to perform each task.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, having everything structured, the feeling of t<strong>ranquility and confidence that order transmits to you<\/strong>, will be another of the points that will make your path to victory a pleasant one.<\/p>\n<p>However, so far so good, but how can I start organizing myself?<\/p>\n<p>You&#8217;ve come to the right place! Today we will see 5 applications <strong>to be more productive, which have free versions<\/strong> and with which you can start to be much more efficient. Let&#8217;s see what it&#8217;s all about!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>What platforms can I use to get organized?<\/h2>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>1. Google Keep<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>If you are familiar with Google<\/strong> and its various applications such as Google Drive or Google Calendar,<strong> Google Keep is made for you.<\/strong> Keep is a task manager from Google in which you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Write down your tasks and organize them by color.<\/li>\n<li>Create to-do lists and reminders.<\/li>\n<li>Share your lists with others.<\/li>\n<li>Pin the most important notes or the ones with the closest due dates on the home screen.<\/li>\n<li>Synchronize your tasks with your email.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The interesting thing about it is that, <strong>if you don&#8217;t want to take notes, you can activate your microphone and speak, since Keep will transcribe it for you.<\/strong> In addition, you can add photos that you consider important to remember everything.<\/p>\n<p>Regarding its availability, you can use it in your computer&#8217;s browser through its official website and in your Android or iOS cell phone as a mobile application.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Microsoft To Do<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>If you want to use <strong>one of the best task organizers today, Microsoft To Do is what you need<\/strong>. It was developed by Microsoft and is characterized by providing you with a variety of possibilities, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Add new tasks, both short and long term, to which you can attach files or images.<\/li>\n<li>Prioritize your deliverables according to their due dates.<\/li>\n<li>Set reminders so you don&#8217;t miss any task.<\/li>\n<li>Divide each task into specific steps.<\/li>\n<li>Link the application with your hotmail or outlook email.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>A remarkable aspect of this application is that <strong>you can access it for free from various devices<\/strong> such as cell phones with android and iOS or computers with Windows or Mac.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>3. Focus To Do<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>On more than one occasion, you may have heard of various techniques that help you manage your time. <strong>Among them, one of the best known for its positive results is the Pomodoro method.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This technique consists of working on a project in a focused and intensive way for a period of time (e.g. 25 minutes) and then resting for 5 minutes.\u00a0 Afterwards, you repeat this formula until you finish everything.<\/p>\n<p>Of course, the breaks will increase if you complete four pomodoro work\/rest cycles in a row (e.g. from 5 minutes to 30 minutes).<\/p>\n<p>However, sometimes <strong>it can be complex to meet these times without spreading yourself thin at some point.<\/strong> For this reason, Focus To Do has been designed.<\/p>\n<p>From the synchronization with your cell phone or computer, you can choose different tasks to accomplish and set countdowns to work and rest.<strong> In this way, it is as easy as clicking a button to use this method.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>It also provides you with statistics of the time<strong> you spent on tasks and others and supports your project management and task<\/strong> scheduling through its aesthetic and intuitive interface.<\/p>\n<p>As I mentioned before, it is an application that you can download on your mobile, either iOS or Android, and on your computer as a Google Chrome extension.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>4. ColorNote\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It is a simple application that works as an agenda where you can organize your projects.\u00a0 Similar to the ones we mentioned before, you can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Organize notes by color.<\/li>\n<li>Create to-do and shopping lists where you can cross off items item by item.<\/li>\n<li>Plan activities and set deadlines in your personal calendar.<\/li>\n<li>Schedule reminders for your chores.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, as a plus, you can synchronize all your information and notes with your Google account. This allows you to run online backups so you don&#8217;t lose track of your homework.<\/p>\n<p>At present, it is only available for Android phones.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>5. Taskade<\/b><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>It is a free application that has established itself as an indispensable tool for individual and group teleworking.<\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, unlike other apps we have seen before, Taskade also works as a communication channel, since it allows remote teams to converse, organize and do their work in real time:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Collaborative task lists.<\/li>\n<li>Notes.<\/li>\n<li>Mind maps.<\/li>\n<li>Brainstorming, among others.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Currently, it has many features that you can access from your:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul>\n<li>Android or iOS cell phone.<\/li>\n<li>Mac, Windows or Linux computer. In this part, you can download it as an app or use it as a Google Chrome, Firefox or Microsoft Edge extension.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>We hope you found this brief tour useful!\u00a0If your main problem is organization, I recommend you also read these two articles on <strong>what is a personal finance plan<\/strong> and <a href=\"https:\/\/bitsacard.com\/blog\/como-hacer-un-plan-de-negocios\">how to make a business plan<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>For now, see you next time!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is no secret that one of the keys to productivity and even success is organization. Certainly, you may ask yourself why, and you will find the answer in a well-known phrase: time is money. 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