BANGALORE: Are you using your Smartphone and laptop as tools of distraction at work? You’re doing everything wrong. If you play games or spend your time on Facebook during working hours, you won’t be able to return to the important things with an attentive state of mind. Instead of choosing apps that are meant for amusement, you can use these devices as tools that boost your productiveness.

As soon as you start using one or more of the following apps and tools, you will notice a drastic change in your ability to stay focused and get the work done more effectively.

Doodle

You still haven’t found the perfect scheduling tool? Try Doodle – an online calendar that enables you to coordinate meetings among busy individuals, and make the task of scheduling as easy as it gets. The tool also allows you to create surveys that will help you realize which date and time would be appropriate for several people to meet. Your colleagues don’t have to use the app; Doodle will ask them to poll their availability via email.

MailTracker

Are you wondering if someone got the important email message you sent? You would like to send another message to ask for a confirmation, but that would make you seem rude if the person decided to ignore you. MailTracker will solve the dilemma. The app will send you a notification when the other person reads the message, and you’ll also know where he read it from. If you notice that you’re not getting such MailTracker notification, then your message probably got lost in a busy inbox, so you can try sending another one.

ResumesPlanet

You need to be aware of the tools that are appropriate for work, but what if you haven’t landed your dream job yet? ResumesPlanet is what you need. This online service offers resume, CV, and cover letter writing and editing assistance. In addition, you can hire the experienced writers to create the perfect LinkedIn profile for you. With these documents, you will present yourself as a professional that anyone would love to have in their team.

Pocket

You just stumbled upon a great article, but you are too busy to read it? Use this app, which enables you to store all types of online content. As soon as you find some free space, you can start reading the information you stored. This is a big plus: you don’t even need an Internet connection if you want to access these files. If your office is under restrictions in terms of Internet use, Pocket will save the day.

Focus Lock

Your phone doesn’t allow you to focus at work? It’s not necessary to turn it off; all you need to do is install Focus Lock – an Android app that will lock out certain apps (which you will choose) for a particular period of time. You will still be able to receive phone calls and get access to your email, but you won’t be bothered by Facebook, Instagram, sports scores, daily quotes, and other distractions. 

Focus Booster

Your energy is a limited resource. You have to use it strategically if you want to get through the working hours efficiently. The Pomodoro technique, based on the notion that the mind needs frequent short breaks in between working sessions, is very effective in keeping you fresh for a longer period of time. With Focus Booster, an app that uses the Pomodoro technique, you’ll boost your attention span in no time.

Jive

If you are looking for a business collaboration platform with a social element, Jive is the right choice. The blogs, groups and discussions improve the productivity within the company. This tool will help you reduce the number of meetings and emails, so everyone in the office will start achieving more work in less time.    

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