
I think the above categories should save you all kinds of time-and take up plenty of your time to set up-but here are a few other suggestions if you're feeling particularly motivated. There's no end to great software out there, and I love writing about it. Other productivity tools worth checking out You can check out our list of the best meeting schedulers for a more complete rundown of Calendly and other options. Calendly, shown below, is a solid option, with a lot of customizability and the ability to sync with Google Calendar. These apps let anyone sign up for appointments with you, which is particularly useful if you have a meeting-heavy calendar. I'd also consider looking into some kind of meeting scheduling app. Microsoft Outlook is a solid alternative, as is the Calendar app that comes with all Apple devices. If Google Calendar doesn't work for you, though, check out our list of the best calendar apps for more options. This app does everything any other app can do, and more, all while being pretty easy to use. I could write multiple articles on Google Calendar features (and I have). Google Calendar is easy to load on any device, lets you see your calendar in several different views, and makes it easy to invite anyone else to any event or meeting you happen to plan. I think that Google Calendar, shown above, is the right calendar app for most people-particularly people who already use Gmail. The most important thing is having a system. The best productivity app is the one that works best for you. Just remember: the specific app doesn't matter. I'll explain why I think each category is important, point to an app or two that I think will work well for most people, then offer links to other options if you want to learn more.

So I'm going to go over the main kinds of productivity apps I think most humans who use electronic devices at work should know about. Having said that, you're here for software recommendations, not my personal reflections on the nature of productivity. Knowing what kinds of apps exist, and what you should look for in an app, is more important than knowing what the "best" app in that category is. Some of them work better for more people than others, and not everyone needs an app from every category. I do, however, think there are categories of tools that can help you become a better version of yourself.
