How Free Productivity Tools Can Transform Your Personal Life
Emily, a 23-year-old marketing assistant finds her weekdays are a whirlwind of deadlines, meetings, and project management tools like Slack, Trello, and Monday.com.
Works doing fine for Emily, but until recently she felt that with such a busy work schedule, her personal life, juggling friends (including her flatmate and best friend Sarah), family and exercise was out of control. Until recently that is, when Emily decided that productivity tools aren’t just for the office; they can revolutionize home life too.
In the crowded market for productivity tools in the US, five stand out: Slack, Trello, Monday.com, Google Workspace (formerly G Suite), and Evernote. These tools are designed to streamline communication, task management, and information organization.
Here’s how Emily adapted them for her home with her flatmate Sarah:
Slack: Simplified Communication
Slack, known for its real-time messaging and collaboration features at work, helps Emily and Sarah coordinate grocery lists, household chores, and schedules effortlessly. Channels like #groceries and #chores keep them organized, while direct messages ensure quick communication without cluttering their personal texts.
