8 Apps to Simplify Your Life

8 Apps to Simplify Your Life If you love your job, but find it hard to strike a reasonable  mix  between work and your personal life, youre not alone. Its one of the main battles that any business man or woman has to find the answer to; striking the perfect balance is hard to do. Some people make sure theyre  home on a certain number of evenings per week, while others simply schedule time  with family and friends to ensure their job doesnt completely rule their life. Different people have different techniques, but at the end of the day, everyone could use some extra minutes in the day every now and again! Enter: new technologies. Smartphones have  put the world at our fingertips. Were able to call the other side of the world in seconds, send photos, videos and audio in just a click and use the internet (almost) anywhere. Could these apps be the answer to our work/life balance woes,  allowing us more time for whats important in life? Heres a list of our favourite time-saving apps: The automation nation If youre looking for a way to automate all the little things in your life you NEED to use IFTTT. It stands for if this then that, and it does what it says on the tin. IFTTT allows you to automate almost everything you do. You create recipes that trigger a certain sequence of events. For instance, there is an IFTTT recipe that sends a text to your other half when you leave your office (using your phone location settings). You can also automate posts on social media, emails that need to be sent or uploads that need to be made. Check out IFTTT here. If this then that. Pretty amazing app @IFTTT . very useful in these busy times Slim T OAV Production (@slimtmusic) May 21, 2016 Track your health The Fitbit app is useful for  people who are trying to live a healthier lifestyle. If you have a Fitbit wristband, you can connect  it to the app  and track your movement/general health this way. You can also use your iPhone to track your steps, so its a useful app even if you dont have a Fitbit! Log your food, exercise and connect with your friends and family its great for managing your daily  health and wellbeing. https://twitter.com/skardasz/status/569957895229480961 Find your true zen The Mindfulness App is a great way to start your journey to being mindful. If you want to decrease levels of anxiety, increase your concentration and get better night of sleep, you should download this! With a series of meditation sessions that last from 3 minutes to 30 minutes, youll find your zen in no time. A Sunday moment of zen. pic.twitter.com/M1l4IQEGX0 Barbie (@Barbie) May 22, 2016 Workout in less than the time it takes for you to drive to the gym The 7 Minute Workout app is great for those wanting to stay fit and healthy, but who may not have the time to attend the gym every day or devote an hour to exercise. Each work out takes 7 minutes (yep, you guessed it!) and are easy to do in your own home.  The 7 minute workout only consists 12 exercises to be done for 30 seconds, with 10 seconds breaks between each. All you need just a chair and a wall. Then you repeat 2-3 circuits, according to  how fast youre moving through.  Its an easy way to get in that exercise that will help keep you energised. Congratulations! You earned the following achievement(s): ?Worked out without ever pausing the workout. 7 Minute Workout Challenge App. Erica Leibner (@EricaLeib) May 13, 2016 Organise yourself Trello is a terrific tool for project management. You can list all your tasks and responsibilities in an easy-to-use dashboard, which is also sharable to others in your team, so its great for collaboration. So get rid of all the clutter when it comes to do-do lists, post-it notes and large pads of paper. All you need is in this tool. Trello update notes in the App Store = win! Adrienne Frances (she/her) (@indieadah) May 13, 2016 Never forget about an email again Ever read an email and thought Ill reply to that when I get back into the office, and then immediately forget about it and never end up responding? Stop those issues with the Inbox  by  Google app. The app allows you to collate all your email accounts into one streamlined app, and one of the best features is  the reminder app for emails and responses. I have been using INBOX by Google for a month now, I couldnt go back. https://t.co/ecaQox4vey Liz Cooper (@LizzleCoop) May 13, 2016 Exercise your mind To keep you  stimulated with a healthy, active brain, you cant go past puzzles and game apps. Keeping your brain exercised is fun, and it also is also a great change from spending hours on social or watching stupid videos on YouTube. We reccommend an app called Peak, which actually creates a training programme style of puzzles and games, combining  maths, memory, language and mental agility. So get off Facebook and train your brain! Love this so much #peak #braintraining pic.twitter.com/S5qZ7l5G4j kj (@its_cursetea) April 16, 2016 Learn something new everyday Want to learn something new on your commute? What about listening to a drama whilst you go for a jog? Check out your phones native podcast app for a selection of interesting and informative podcasts, featuring anyone from  celebrities to random guys in their bedrooms talking about Star Wars. You can find a podcast about anything and everything. We recommend the #SMKnowHow podcast and Ask Gary V! Aside from the obvious I like discovering new intriguing podcasts. Any suggestions peoples #PodcastLife Matt (@MATTYDEL34) October 5, 2015  Main image credit: Shutterstock