Phone apps are doing everything these days. They help you take better photos, stay in touch with friends, and even track your fitness. While the world of apps continues to evolve and make way for new apps to take life, one market is increasingly gaining momentum and moving up in popularity.

The productivity app market offers you the tools you need to get things done. Since “productivity” is such a broad term, the market includes apps that help you manage tasks, take notes, organize email, and more. So what do all of these apps have in common? They can all be applied to your daily work routine to help you get over the different work hurdles you can face on a weekly basis.

Read below for the best apps to help you take down your biggest work roadblocks

  1. Roadblock: You have too many tasks to handle
    App fix: Asana 
    Asana is a great web task managing system that comes with a simple, easy to navigate app. This app shows you a clear list of your different tasks that you can easily tap on for details. It also gives you the ability to create tasks and group them by project, which can also be color-coded to make organizing simpler.
    Works with iOS and Android
  2. Roadblock: You have fast approaching deadlines
    App fix: Timely
    Timely is a unique time management app that lets you log hours to keep track of how long you’ve been working on a project. Use this app to keep you on task and make sure you’re spending your work hours wisely. You can also schedule projects on Timely as well as map out what projects you have laid out for the week.
    Works with iOS
  3. Roadblock: You often forget about little tasks that are thrown your way
    App fix: Paper 
    Paper is a fresh new app that is designed to be your digital notebook. Easily mark down notes, add notes to photos, and even draw quick diagrams. Perfect for when you’re in a fast-paced meeting where ideas are being thrown around like confetti. And pick back up on your ideas later without having to remember what else you discussed or ruffle through your messy notebook pages.
    Works with iOS
  4. Roadblock: You get distracted easily
    App fix: Focus Booster 
    Focus Booster does exactly what it sounds like. This app helps you block out tempting distractions by allotting you a certain amount of time to get your job done. Once you’ve finished your task, you can designate some break time to help you recharge. It also comes with other productivity features like time tracking and reports to show you how much your productivity has increased or decreased.
    Works with iOS and Android

Don’t let your different roadblocks at work get in the way of your productivity! Take note of the expanding productivity app market and start using these apps to help you better manage your time and tasks for a more successful outcome.

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