Keeping track of deadlines, meetings, and calls can be overwhelming. Remote work may have eliminated the commute, but it’s not without its challenges. For instance, our to-do lists both at work and at home remain endless.
Remote work can be especially demanding for people who don’t plan and start their days with a sense of direction. No matter how great of a multitasker you are, you won’t get far without serious organisational skills and a plan of action.
Thanks to technology and innovation, there are so many mobile apps today that can help almost every kind of person get their stuff organised. So, whether you’re a by-the-minute planner or a go-with-the-flow kind of individual, there’s a to-do app out there that’s perfect for you:
If You’re Super Busy
Managing a business takes up a lot of time and can make it difficult to keep track of your schedule. Sure, you might have a secretary, but having your own to-do list tracker gives you more control over your day.
Things was designed for super busy people like you. It’s easy and intuitive to use, while still offering enough features that enable the average busy entrepreneur to organise their days.
If You’re A Visual Thinker
Jotting down notes is efficient, but it’s not exactly stimulating. If you’re a visual thinker who likes to use colors and graphics to organise your notes, Trello is a good idea.
Instead of plain text, the platform has cards and boards to which you can add photos, notes, files, lists, labels, and color codes. On top of these, its drag and drop features also enable you to reorganise everything in a snap.
If You Prefer Calendars
Some people like to lay out their whole week or even their whole month in advance. If this sounds like you, download Fantastical 2. And despite that name, no, it’s not a game.
Fantastical 2 is actually an app that reveals your to-do’s WHEN you need to get them done. It’s a great way to keep track of your busy schedule, especially if you need to get stuff done within a certain time.
If You’re Often Frazzled
Some days are harder than others, but if you feel overwhelmed and exhausted all the time, Any.do can help you.
Unlike the usual to-do apps, it provides gentle yet firm daily reminders. These gently nudge you to review tasks and plans for a more productive work day.
If Your Tasks Have Sub-Tasks
Let’s face it, there are times when a regular to-do list just isn’t enough. This is where OmniFocus comes in. It’s a feature-rich and complex app that lets you filter and sort your tasks as needed.
Although it requires more time to get used to, rest assured that you’ll be more organised in planning your work days and weeks once you do.
If You’re Working With Teams
Working remotely can require consistent collaborations with different teams and departments. If this is something you do regularly and would like to stay on top of things, download Microsoft’s To-Do.
This app that makes sharing tasks simple. You can generate a to-do list and then share it with the rest of your team with just a few taps.
If You’re a Procrastinator
Yikes. Just kidding, we won’t judge. But if you feel that you need a kick in the pants, Carrot can give you the tough love you need.
Unlike most straightforward to-do apps, Carrot will nag you if you don’t stay on top of the day’s tasks. However, it does reward you in unique ways if and when you do.
With so many options out there, finding the right to-do shouldn’t be too difficult. However, if you need more than a mobile application to keep you on track, why not invest in a skilled and professional virtual assistant?
Remote Staff has been providing AU entrepreneurs like you with the best and talented remote workers from the Philippines for the last 14 years and counting. Aside from virtual assistants, we also have a roster of skilled writers, bookkeepers, and web designers. So if you’re planning to build a remote team, we’d be more than happy to help you out.
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Serena has been working remotely and writing content for the better part of the last decade. To date, she's written for Pepper.ph and Mabuhay Magazine, among others, and has churned out more than a thousand articles on everything from The Basics of Stock Market Investing to How to Make Milk Tea-Flavored Taho at home.
