21 Apps that FORCE You to Be More Productive

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  • Опубліковано 31 лип 2024
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    Today we're rounding up productivity apps! This video will show you the best apps out there in 2018 for forcing yourself to be more productive, stop procrastinating, improve your self-discipline, and focus more effectively.
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    ALL APPS:
    - Beeminder (web): www.beeminder.com/
    - Stickk (web): www.stickk.com/
    - The Most Dangerous Writing App (web): www.themostdangerouswritingap...
    - Strides (iOS, web): www.stridesapp.com/
    - Coach.me (web, iOS, Android): www.coach.me/
    - Discord (all platforms): discordapp.com/
    - Freedom (all platforms): freedom.to
    - SelfControl (Mac): selfcontrolapp.com/
    - FocalFilter (Windows): www.focalfilter.com/
    - Block Distracting Websites (iOS): itunes.apple.com/app/id118984...
    - Block Site (Android): play.google.com/store/apps/de...
    - Cold Turkey Writer (Mac, Windows): getcoldturkey.com/writer/
    - Blurt (web): blurt.app/
    - Forest (iOS, Android, web): www.forestapp.cc/en/
    - Tide pomodoro app (iOS, Android): tide.moreless.io/en/
    - Toggl (iOS, Android, web): toggl.com/
    - Clockify (all platforms): clockify.me/
    - RescueTime (all platforms): www.rescuetime.com
    - Y-Productive (Windows, Mac): www.y-productive.com/
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    - Internet Distractions video: • How to ACTUALLY Stop W...
    - How to use the Pomodoro Technique: • My #1 Method for Stopp...
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 780

  • @keepproductive
    @keepproductive 5 років тому +650

    Thank you for featuring our course Thomas 😊✌🏼 That was an AWESOME list!
    Francesco @ Keep Productive 🌈

    • @Thomasfrank
      @Thomasfrank  5 років тому +39

      For sure! I've been getting a TON of requests for a Notion video. I'm still going to make one at some point, but I was stoked to see that you'd just gone ahead and put together an entire course 😁

    • @keepproductive
      @keepproductive 5 років тому +7

      Thomas Frank Your Notion video is going to be DOPE. I’ll drop you a line about that for my channel, my community would adore to see your set-up.

    • @droneships
      @droneships 5 років тому +2

      Try the Study Bunny app for android, it's the best!

    • @Ahsanbinmuaz
      @Ahsanbinmuaz 2 роки тому

      Help me

  • @olisal8566
    @olisal8566 5 років тому +4185

    Forever watching productivity videos to procrastinate.

  • @DrAdnan
    @DrAdnan 5 років тому +2358

    I need someone to slap me when I’m not productive.

    • @DrAdnan
      @DrAdnan 5 років тому +5

      faisal lol how are you finding me? 😂

    • @armorsmith43
      @armorsmith43 5 років тому +70

      Adnan A i used to think that, but that came from my not understand what discipline is. Discipline isn’t punishment. It is saying to yourself: I don’t feel like doing this; Its uncomfortable. Its worth it though and I’m stronger than I think so I’m going to do it anyway” repeatedly to yourself and following through.

    • @ShawnFX
      @ShawnFX 5 років тому +38

      Bro I will slap the absolute sh*t out of you any day, just hit me up.

    • @pedrolopes1564
      @pedrolopes1564 5 років тому +10

      Where do i sign? Ahah

    • @pixie89
      @pixie89 5 років тому +2

      👋

  • @grilledcheese4930
    @grilledcheese4930 5 років тому +915

    I have a tip for yall: *delete UA-cam from your phone*

    • @dismicrowavetechsupport
      @dismicrowavetechsupport 5 років тому +99

      I have an UA-cam addiction and I can't seem to find a way to get rid of UA-cam. Please help if you have an idea.

    • @ronitmishra718
      @ronitmishra718 5 років тому +49

      How can we do that isn't it an inbuilt app

    • @journeyto1mastery720
      @journeyto1mastery720 5 років тому +105

      UA-cam is actually very helpful if you consume the right content so I learn a lot on UA-cam 🤷🏽‍♀️

    • @hariav1963
      @hariav1963 5 років тому +101

      Honestly .. I stoped using all my social media .. I just can't with youtube

    • @rfswag
      @rfswag 5 років тому +6

      dis microwave tech support UA-cam has a take a break reminder or you could set up time limits if you have an iphone

  • @Martin-dg7it
    @Martin-dg7it 5 років тому +491

    You've just caught me procrastinating again. Thanks!

  • @tonatiuhnino3711
    @tonatiuhnino3711 5 років тому +229

    I use Forest a lot in not just studying but also focusing in general. My mind tends to wander a lot and Forest holds it accountable. I can learn to put my phone down when I need to.

    • @Kirihere
      @Kirihere 5 років тому +2

      @@MMchezziscoo i love productivity challenge timer

    • @vaille2456
      @vaille2456 4 роки тому

      M M plantie

    • @danielle15ann
      @danielle15ann 2 роки тому +1

      Same!! The app works for me too because I feel guilty if I kill a tree 😆

  • @sid4752
    @sid4752 5 років тому +570

    THE MITOCHONDRIA IS THE POWERHOUSE OF THE CELL

    • @soniao2356
      @soniao2356 5 років тому +10

      No I am

    • @yt-sh
      @yt-sh 5 років тому +13

      Mitochondria is a bacteria(like organism) which joined cell to get dependable nutrients and the cell use it to get energy - mutual parasitism
      Cool huh

    • @soniao2356
      @soniao2356 5 років тому +1

      @@yt-sh yeah it really is thanks for sharing

    • @aartig.5143
      @aartig.5143 4 роки тому +2

      “Mitochondria” is plural.

    • @nav5738
      @nav5738 4 роки тому

      O.. K.

  • @CrustofCreation
    @CrustofCreation 5 років тому +426

    I use Forest everyday🌳💜

    • @BenyQuinonez
      @BenyQuinonez 5 років тому +8

      I use saw-like traps that make me do something or... well...

    • @marcosquintana99
      @marcosquintana99 5 років тому +6

      me too and since i started i´ve focused more than a whole week in total, it´s great

    • @mrogeliopp
      @mrogeliopp 5 років тому +6

      Fabuloso, cómo limpia mi fabuloso ♪♫♬

    • @marcosrodriguez832
      @marcosrodriguez832 5 років тому +4

      HAHAHAHAAHHAHA ME ENCANTA TU NOMBRE

    • @valien4142
      @valien4142 5 років тому +2

      I used to but then I switched to Tide for some reason lol

  • @bigbadirishwolf2685
    @bigbadirishwolf2685 5 років тому +90

    Great list bro. I’m a recently new subscriber and these types of videos are great, especially for my upcoming gcse tests. Keep it up!

    • @obrigaah
      @obrigaah 5 років тому

      FORCE!

    • @crissydogg
      @crissydogg 5 років тому

      good luck man. gcse's seem way more intense than when i did them

    • @merP.-YT
      @merP.-YT 3 роки тому +1

      How did you a levels turn out?

  • @ananthu_krishna
    @ananthu_krishna 5 років тому +5

    Your lighting and color grading is just perfectly amazing.

  • @liloupumpkin5278
    @liloupumpkin5278 5 років тому +2

    I'm starting uni this year but I've watched your videos for a year now. I feel less anxious about working and being responsible thanks to your videos. thanks you !

  • @dreeves
    @dreeves 5 років тому +20

    [glow!] Thank you so much for the amazing Beeminder plug! And even if I weren't highly biased, your videos are beautifully done and hugely practical. Of course being a fellow productivity app nerd I knew about most of these. But some were new to me and I just installed Tide which is beautifully done.

  • @gerolori
    @gerolori 5 років тому

    i really think that this new editor has been giving you more time to focus on the content of the videos, personally i really appreciate it!
    Gj Thomas and cheers to the editor, he's doing a good job too

  • @EdwardMuldrewTech
    @EdwardMuldrewTech 5 років тому +4

    Hey Thomas! What an awesome video! Really well scripted, constructed and entertaining!
    Keep up the awesome work!

  • @dominiktracz4536
    @dominiktracz4536 5 років тому +5

    Thomas, thank you for creating a channel that helps me be a better person after every video. There’s no other channels that I know that do this.

    • @Thomasfrank
      @Thomasfrank  5 років тому +3

      Thank you! Check out Charisma on Command if you haven't already - it's run by a couple very good friends of mine and I think they also hit that goal :)

  • @lthecatt9667
    @lthecatt9667 5 років тому +3

    I need this. A video. I'm sick and would be bored out of my gut, if it wasn't for your videos and podcast episodes. Started last week, right now on episode 51. Thanks Thomas!

  • @t4983
    @t4983 5 років тому +87

    You're too attractive I didn't hear around 20 points

  • @MansiSanghavi
    @MansiSanghavi 4 роки тому +7

    Love your videos and it's really crisp to understand. I am actually starting out on my own with a mission to help college students or fresh grads from B school to help in Product Management (I am a Product Manager) and Productivity. Your videos are an inspiration to me! ❤️

  • @gabrielepili3533
    @gabrielepili3533 5 років тому +68

    I needed this. Thanks

  • @HumansOfVR
    @HumansOfVR 5 років тому +42

    Lol your sponsorship transitions are hands down the best on youtube

  • @TomJerryFootballParody
    @TomJerryFootballParody 5 років тому +1

    All of this was great as always bro ... but can u do a video about " Apps youtubers need " in which u can cover the ones contrilling productivity and destroying destruction and some others for the tools we need and resources .
    I saw a lot of vids about them but I think that if u do creat one , ur version is gonna be one of the greatest out there and cover what we really need .
    Keep up the good work man

  • @alleyanmarshel1710
    @alleyanmarshel1710 5 років тому +1

    im gonna have a really rough test next week and I think these tips are gonna help me focus
    Keep up the good work Thomas! and thank you:)

  • @TheLifeFormulaa
    @TheLifeFormulaa 5 років тому +4

    Great stuff. There's so many options out there but you picked some good ones.

  • @gioakkina5
    @gioakkina5 5 років тому

    Love the silent-Discord idea so much! Thank you

  • @Ed-qo8zx
    @Ed-qo8zx 5 років тому

    Thank you so much. Your videos are always enlightening!

  • @JayThomasofficial
    @JayThomasofficial 4 роки тому

    Amazing ty. This is so inspiring.I came on to find help to keep me in the zone well making art I’m already pretty focused but I wanna improve every day obviously and now this makes me want to make UA-cam videos thanks for all the knowledge, hard work and time you put into this I can already tell the rest are going to be amazing too. Now as soon as I’m allowed to use my phone after I blocked myself I will watch more of your videos that will be my reward. Thanks again

  • @VQSV889
    @VQSV889 5 років тому

    Exams are coming in two weeks. Always great content at the right time for some reason. Thanks Thomas.

  • @ozzyfromspace
    @ozzyfromspace 5 років тому +1

    I'm gonna start a UA-cam channel to track my learning progress. You inspired me, Thomas. Thanks!

  • @outofcontrol2441
    @outofcontrol2441 5 років тому +4

    Great video as always, Thomas. But I would recommend you to expand the video frame so that people will be able to see your hands/palms. Not only your gestures will become more clear but also (from a psychological perspective) your subscribers will trust you more ;)

  • @roba1365
    @roba1365 4 роки тому

    Great video thanks, had to watch it again to get all this great info.

  • @marshmallowsandtrash
    @marshmallowsandtrash 5 років тому

    Thank you so much! I needed a video like this ♥️

  • @elle.dee.
    @elle.dee. 4 роки тому

    Thanks for a great list of apps/cool, useful services I'd never heard of before and tips that are unique (at least to me)! Super helpful video.

  • @nagena5904
    @nagena5904 5 років тому

    Hopefully now I can stop procrastinating and finish my Essay! Thanks for the tips Tom :)

  • @DeezHoogas
    @DeezHoogas 5 років тому

    Just found you and instantly LOVE your content. Subscribed.

  • @Optimistic4ev
    @Optimistic4ev 5 років тому

    Yes, I’ve been wondering what are the best app for me to stay on task and build healthier habits when I’m not at work or at the gym. Love your videos Tom.

  • @JonathanMango
    @JonathanMango 5 років тому

    I needed this bro. Thank you !!

  • @meramahmoud8072
    @meramahmoud8072 5 років тому +1

    I squealed at the sight of the notification! I've been using tide ever since you recommended it, and It's been helping me study for upcoming finals and sleep better! Sending love from Egypt.

  • @CasuallyMatthew
    @CasuallyMatthew 5 років тому +1

    The Seinfeld strategy is so cool! Definitely going to try to use it for some habits I am trying to work on. Thanks a ton.

  • @sacredporcupine
    @sacredporcupine 5 років тому +1

    Got the notification right when I was procrastinating. Thanks

  • @Lisa_Flowers
    @Lisa_Flowers 5 років тому +11

    The links in the description are a little wonky. Some are repeated in the wrong place or innacurate. Otherwise can't wait to use some of these apps!

  • @organicallyhannah
    @organicallyhannah 5 років тому +2

    As someone who’s overly type A about what I’m writing + also have ADD the one that only shows the last typed letter will be SO helpful to me lol

  • @jojomckinney645
    @jojomckinney645 5 років тому

    Fantastic content, I really needed this

  • @Writtenmirror
    @Writtenmirror 5 років тому +1

    This was useful information thank you!

  • @Chrisliu1122
    @Chrisliu1122 5 років тому +192

    I use forest and that’s the most life changing (in a positive way lol) app I’ve ever downloaded! 10/10 recommended

  • @letsmakemoney9118
    @letsmakemoney9118 5 років тому

    Than you for the productivity tips! it is very useful! Keep up

  • @RitchieRosson
    @RitchieRosson 5 років тому

    I love the Forest app. It really helps me use my phone less. I don’t want that tree to die! Great video Thomas. Hello from London.

  • @IamAliShamim
    @IamAliShamim 5 років тому +71

    a day/week in the life of THOMAS FRANK. PLSS

  • @evolvedhuman1799
    @evolvedhuman1799 5 років тому

    Awesome video man! Going to have a crack at using some of these applications!

  • @BleuGaby
    @BleuGaby 5 років тому

    Watching from France. Great video, as always 😉

  • @kushagranagar2463
    @kushagranagar2463 4 роки тому +1

    Just Found you on SkillShare, took a Class and Now I'm here. 😄

  • @r21167
    @r21167 5 років тому +1

    Could you do a video on how to stop ‘anxiety procrastination’, aka when you avoid doing something because it is anxiety/stress provoking? Would help me loads as I really struggle with that and have struggled with it for years.

  • @en3r-gx597
    @en3r-gx597 4 роки тому

    Man. . . I hardly ever comment on youtube.
    But your channel is so incredible, and your content beastly!
    Keep it up!

  • @Franchely_6824
    @Franchely_6824 4 роки тому

    Amazing video, help me a lot. Thank you Thomas

  • @lilienliseuse
    @lilienliseuse 5 років тому

    Thanks for giving and sharing great tips like that.

  • @Yeeeeeehaw
    @Yeeeeeehaw 5 років тому +1

    Thank you man !
    Loved Tide app

  • @MikeHersnt
    @MikeHersnt 5 років тому

    Great apps bro, thanks for sharing them. I hope I can use some of these apps in my daily routine.

  • @HamsteakStudios
    @HamsteakStudios 5 років тому

    This is great! Thank you!

  • @BearOfZU
    @BearOfZU 5 років тому +1

    Thanks, I really needed this (senior year of high school)

  • @o12jordan
    @o12jordan 5 років тому

    Man you are PERFECTION. I love your channel!! 😍😘

  • @ifeomamakolo4339
    @ifeomamakolo4339 5 років тому

    thank you very much. you are saying exactly what I need.

  • @navi5044
    @navi5044 5 років тому +5

    It would be cool if you could make a ‘What’s on my Phone’ Tag!

  • @rafaelassuncao7987
    @rafaelassuncao7987 5 років тому

    You're awesome dude!

  • @IsaqueCriscuolo
    @IsaqueCriscuolo 5 років тому

    thank you so much for all your videos!

  • @malikmubariz7719
    @malikmubariz7719 5 років тому +7

    I woke up at 5am thinking why didn't Thomas upload a new video? I connected my mobile with WiFi and Boom! A newsletter and a new video by Thomas.

  • @shanesamuels4611
    @shanesamuels4611 5 років тому +9

    Great Video! Like always.

  • @taylormucker9653
    @taylormucker9653 5 років тому +1

    I love this I need less distractions in my life as possible but with social media and other notifications on my phone it gets me off track throughout the day which is probably me making excuses again......😓😓 but I’m getting better at not procrastinating and decreasing my screen time on my phone and study 📖 more

  • @mayuuhs2
    @mayuuhs2 5 років тому

    This video is so useful! Thank you! Thomas, can you please make a new video about how you get organized? The one you made is from 3 years ago, and probably you came up with something new. I've been struggling because I'm starting a new youtube channel, blog, facebook page and all that digital marketing stuff. I'm also a mom and student, I really need some help.

  • @jiae6374
    @jiae6374 5 років тому

    AHHHHHHHHHHHHH I NEEDED AND UPDATED ONE AND HERE IT IS!!!

  • @AddittiAgrawal
    @AddittiAgrawal 5 років тому

    this is such an amazing video!

  • @evewithwonder
    @evewithwonder 5 років тому +3

    I installed Tide just a few days ago and loved it! I had to do some last minute studying for a test and really did help me a lot. I put rain sound on the app plus piano music on UA-cam and studied so comfortably while making sure to take breaks, it was awesome

    • @evewithwonder
      @evewithwonder 5 років тому

      Oh, I love writing and used cold turkey for a good while last year as well, but then kinda fell off the train, this video reminded me to go back to it, I haven't been writing as much lately

  • @Django45
    @Django45 5 років тому

    I used a time tracking app on Android called "Time Tracker - Timesheet" from Gridvision Engineering to track my daily time use.
    You can set up overview groups with smaller more specific tasks inside, then just tap when you start and tap when you end. You can get a good overview of either the sub-tasks or the overall groups in a selected timeframe.
    I used to do groups like Hobbies, leisure/relax/entertainment, work, sleep/nap (but that lost meaning for me because I use Sleep as Android for that) and then I can add other stuff that is major or important to me and track that. Like business deal or idea implementations. You can make it as simple and generalized or as detailed and specific as you desire.
    I think I will get back into that, because my habit tracker is just for general minimums I wish to achieve in a day or a week and does not give me the actual time used doing an activity I track as a habit.

  • @victor2410
    @victor2410 5 років тому +15

    Similar to screen time on ios, Android pie also has digital wellbeing which lets you track and set limits on app usage.

    • @N1ka
      @N1ka 11 місяців тому

      Which nobody takes into practice

  • @Ryn_Rin
    @Ryn_Rin 5 років тому +1

    Super helpful. Definitely gonna need this to prep bmt 👏👏👏😅😊

  • @nadia2646
    @nadia2646 5 років тому

    Thank you so much!! These apps are so cool

  • @rababshahzad
    @rababshahzad 5 років тому

    I needed this!!!!

  • @FelixTheDev
    @FelixTheDev 5 років тому

    Excellent video. Thank you.

  • @macloud51
    @macloud51 5 років тому

    I hate you. That's the third video of yours I've been watching in a row. I'll certainly check some of the apps you suggested because I need to get back on track like I used to be. Thanks for being that beautiful soul and person you are. LOVE, LIVE, LEARN n LAUGH MAC

  • @Filthymutt
    @Filthymutt 5 років тому +5

    This came at a perfect time. I work full time and go to school full time and have been sincerely just depressed and have been wasting time and making my situation even worse. Thanks for uploading this!

  • @Timtalks_
    @Timtalks_ 4 роки тому +1

    this video quality is absolutely crazyyyy

  • @lauramccann18
    @lauramccann18 5 років тому

    I could watch and listen you all day

  • @elphabamushu
    @elphabamushu 5 років тому

    Great video, as always

  • @MyLifeFastForward
    @MyLifeFastForward 5 років тому +2

    I definitely needed this video! I get easily distracted 😂

  • @masonhmusic
    @masonhmusic 5 років тому +29

    What’s up with 11:22?

  • @miguelgibi
    @miguelgibi 5 років тому +1

    I love your playlist

  • @PatTurn
    @PatTurn 4 роки тому +23

    11:22 I thought I was having a stroke

  • @virgobeautygg
    @virgobeautygg 5 років тому

    Great video. Thank you. Also, where did you get that hoodie you were wearing? I need one of those.

  • @pixie89
    @pixie89 5 років тому +17

    Next video on How to get that glowing skin plzz 😁

  • @jennifervillacres
    @jennifervillacres 5 років тому +5

    I was watching coralline yesterday ! Ugh such a good movie

  • @HH-mf8qz
    @HH-mf8qz 5 років тому

    Great video!!!

  • @purplerain5305
    @purplerain5305 4 роки тому

    This is so useful! Favourited.

  • @AngelCosta
    @AngelCosta 5 років тому +1

    The skype/discord call is an absolutely brilliant idea! I feel so lonely working from home :D

  • @1butabuta
    @1butabuta 5 років тому +1

    Hey Thomas,
    Now that you have a team you are working with, can you share what do you and your team do to collaborate with each other?
    Productivity and organization have been become sort of a thing I want to make a part of my life, but not all of my teammates has the same priority. I'm trying to create a system with which everyone can work autonomously and collaboratively but kinda stuck on where to start.

  • @jasminbentley4524
    @jasminbentley4524 5 років тому +2

    He mentioned coraline! Mad respect ✊.

  • @dylandegroot3458
    @dylandegroot3458 5 років тому +1

    I watch your videos every time I procrastinate studying or doing homework

  • @kurattoss
    @kurattoss 5 років тому

    thank you UA-cam for recommending me this video!

  • @elmehdidaoudi1192
    @elmehdidaoudi1192 5 років тому

    It's an awesome video! But a lot of people , including me, find it difficult to do something while something or someone is forcing them to do it, can you make a video to increase the productivity of such type of people?
    Thank you!

  • @justchokingaround
    @justchokingaround 5 років тому +3

    Hey Thomas, can you please make a video on how to learn to code for free (for beginners)

  • @jovanakaludjer
    @jovanakaludjer 5 років тому

    Forest is cool, tide is nice too 👌
    And I’ve waited for the video in which you’ll mention the new iOS feature, Screen Time, it made my life so much better in just one week ✔️

  • @xxdiscodollxx
    @xxdiscodollxx 5 років тому

    You should definitely come speak at Iowa State! We'd love to have you

  • @DuluthTW
    @DuluthTW 5 років тому

    You and Michael La Ronn from Author Level Up should team up for a set of videos. I'd watch that. Thanks for sharing!