10 Best Apps & Podcasts For Productivity

If every day of the workweek is starting to feel like sluggish, never-ending Hump Day to you, then it’s time to put some pep in your step and some productivity tips in your brain. From the best apps for productivity to the most entertaining podcasts full of work hacks, there tools will keep you organized and on your toes:

Getting Things Done podcast: Based on advice shared in host David Allen’s best-selling book of the same name, the Getting Things Done (GTD) podcast is designed to be used in conjunction with other tools in the GTD system — poke around the website to find some cool productivity resources.

Home Work podcast: Freelancers and folks who work from home have an especially hard time staying on task — the bed just looks so comfy! — but this podcast is here to help. Hosts Aaron Mahnke and Dave Caolo talk about a range of issues related to freelancers and telecommuters, including how to work from home more efficiently.

Extreme Productivity podcast: In his popular podcast, New York Times bestselling author Kevin Kruse shares productivity insights he’s gleaned from his years interviewing the best of the best, like businessman Mark Cuban, former presidents, and gold-medal Olympians. Plus, Kruse knows you’re already busy — his podcasts are usually just an easily-digestible 15 minutes long.

ProdPod podcast: What’s better than a 15-minute podcast? A two-minute podcast! Fire up ProdPod when you need a super quick jolt of productivity inspiration — the productivity tips shared are easy to implement, too.

The 5am Miracle podcast: Never wake up on the wrong side of the bed again with this podcast dedicated to making your mornings the most productive part of you day. Host Jeff Sanders routinely features big-name guests in the world of self-help like Deepak Chopra and the aforementioned David Allen. You’ll be an “early bird” before you know it!

Things app: At $9.99, this app is pricey, but with a long list of accolades and glowing reviews, it just may be worth it. The app works as a powerful task manager that makes it easy to tick anything and everything off your to-do list.

Asana: If you’re looking to make your whole team more productive, try Asana. This system gives you options to check off your personal and professional to-dos, while also integrating a “workspaces” feature where you and your team can collaborate on projects together. Never fret over who’s in charge of what again.

Captio app: Ever had a great idea on the go, but nowhere good to record it? Enter Captio, a super simple app that lets you type in your thoughts or add a photo and then send the note to your email inbox. You’re less likely to forget about the note when you see it as your sift through your emails later.

Due app: Due is a great tool to use to program reminders, so nothing slips through your fingers — or out of your mind. It’s super fast to set up reminders, and keeping your boring, repetitive tasks programmed in Due will keep your Google Calendar clean and clutter-free.

Todoist app: Todoist easily syncs with other popular productivity programs like Evernote and Google Calendar. Plus, the app makes being productive fun, since you can rack up points by getting things done through the “Todoist Karma” feature. The basic version is free, but the advanced version is $29/year.

What apps do you use to stay productive? Share your suggestions in the comments below!