Looking for free productivity tools? Then you have come to the right place. First off, it is important to note that becoming an entrepreneur is downright stressful. But learning how to manage your time effectively can help increase the likelihood of your success. As your own boss, there is no longer someone planning out your daily schedule or patting you on the back when you do something well. Unfortunately, living in an always-connected world can distract us from things that we want to accomplish. Therefore, these are our top 3 favorite free productivity tools for entrepreneurs. We recommend you use these tools to increase your productivity in your day-to-day activities.
StayFocusd
We all know that the ability to StayFocusd is critical for an entrepreneur. When you are focused, the likelihood of getting things done drastically increases. Luckily, there is a free Google Chrome extension tool called StayFocusd to assist with time management. The tool helps to increase productivity by limiting the time spent on time-wasting websites. It’s time to say goodbye to all those pesky notifications and hello to work again.
RescueTime
Do you ever wonder how much time you spend on different applications on your computer? Fortunately, there is a free Google Chrome extension that can determine which computer activities distract you most. The platform is ResumeTime Lite. There is a premium version; however, the free one works just fine. They send you a weekly report to identify where you are allocating your hours of the day. The best part is that you can set goals for yourself and track improvements over time. You will probably be shocked to see which applications steal the majority of your time.
HeadSpace
Research shows that meditation can decrease stress levels, improve focus, and build stronger relationships. That sounds like the perfect recipe for success. Don’t know how to meditate? That’s where Headspace comes in. Headspace is an app that teaches you how to meditate. Users choose different topics, for example, stress or anxiety, and each session lasts between one to 20-minutes. What’s even better is the first ten sessions are free.
These three platforms combined can help you stay focused and increase productivity, but, more importantly, build a stronger relationship with yourself. They all offer free trials or plans so we highly recommend you give them a shot. Moreover, if you would like to discuss additional ways to stay on top of your work, please contact us. We are happy to give you pointers on how you can succeed with your business.
