Megan Ellis / Android Authority
I think most of us need a little help when it comes to staying on top of our tasks, which is why productivity apps are so popular. Everyone has a system that works for them, with some people using powerful all-in-one apps that act as an entire system.
For me, segmenting my apps has proven useful. And I don’t just mean using a task app that’s separate from my notes app. In fact, I now use multiple apps for just my to-do list, and it has actually helped me get more done.
How do you manage your to-do list? 7 votes With a single app. 57 % Multiple apps and systems. 43 % No apps needed. 0 %
Having all my tasks in one app became overwhelming
Megan Ellis / Android Authority
For years, I’ve used TickTick to keep me organized. The free app’s ability to snooze reminders repeatedly and set up recurring tasks has been really important for my procrastination-prone habits.
But the last 12 months also saw a few developments that made my usual system start to fail. I went from one full-time job to freelancing for multiple sites. I started needing to do more household chores and grocery runs as my medical costs limited my budget for delivery and extra help considerably.
At the same time, my health got much worse, increasing my fatigue and brain fog and resulting in more delayed tasks. To treat my worsening chronic pain and chronic migraines, I was put on additional medicine that affected my mental clarity and forgetfulness even more.
While a single app served me well for years, my changing health and responsibilities made keeping track of tasks more difficult.
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