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visualyze:

when it comes to productivity, technology is a double-edged sword. you can either be distracted and waste time for hours, or you can be more efficient and use it to your advantage! therefore, I present you these apps and extensions that can help you with school, whether you’re studying for a test or need to complete a project!

timing

  • pomello (pomodoro timer. connects with trello, an organizer that helps you manage projects through boards. )
  • timer (countdown, alarm clock, and stopwatch)

calendars

  • google calendar (share schedules with others. customize reminders. send invites and rsvps, and so on. available offline and mobile)
  • sunrise calendar (gorgeous design. includes facebook events. connect google calendars. available offline)

writing

planning

  • wunderlist (for lists and to-dos. you can share them too. available offline and mobile)
  • moo.do (listing, outlining and planning. available offline and mobile)
  • todoist (to-do list and task manager. available offline and mobile.)
  • any.do (to-do list and task manager with a drag and drop interface. available offline and mobile)
  • myHomework Student Planner (planner for students. tracks classes, homework, etc. available offline and mobile)

notes

  • evernote web (save notes, clip webpages, create task lists and to-dos, and more. available mobile)                                                                         
  • onenote online (gather webpages, notes, pictures, documents all in one notebook. includes collaboration. available mobile)
  • pocket (save videos, articles, etc. for offline viewing. also available mobile)
  • google keep (add notes, lists and photos. includes color coding, labels, and collaboration. available offline and mobile)

diagrams

  • mindmeister (leading mindmap application. includes collaboration. syncs with google drive)
  • lucidchart diagrams (diagrams, mindmaps, mockups, charts, etc. you can collaborate with others! available offline)
  • gliffy diagrams (diagrams, flowcharts, wireframes, etc. available offline)
  • google drawings (for shapes and diagrams. syns with google drive. available offline)

design

  • lucidpress (you can create newsletters, brochures, etc. using templates or making your own. you can collaborate. drag-and-drop interface. available mobile)
  • piktochart (create infographics! aimed for beginners to design)
  • canva (graphic design maker. you can use templates or start from scratch)

new tabs

  • momentum (the tumblr favorite. background of a beautiful photo that comes with a clock, todo, and the weather)
  • infinity (comes with apps, a to-do list, and elegant design)
  • ios7 new tab page (just as the name says. you can even download and use apps like in mobile)
  • lanes (todo app with pomodoro timer and weekview)

sounds

  • defonic (calm noise generator, uses natural sounds like rain or fire)
  • soundcloud (largest community of sound creators. available mobile)
  • spotify (popular music service. available mobile)

games

  • max words (learn about latin and greek roots with nice graphics)
  • duolingo (learn languages in a fun way. available mobile)
  • word search puzzle game (contains over 3000 word searches. available offline)
  • little alchemy (combine items to find tons of elements! available offline)
  • sudoku (play unlimited sudoku puzzles)


areistotle:

hello pals!! this is a masterpost of half (or so) of the reference posts i reblogged/made. i tried uploading this masterpost as just one big masterpost but i had over 250 links so that failed and here i am again. here is part one, encapsulating studying + certain subjects which will be followed by part two (slightly more general) here! enjoy ✨

studying, school, + learning

motivation

writing

note-taking

languages + literature

humanities + other subjects

sciences + math

hope this helps + please check out part 2 as well!! ilysm 💗 

ps here is a list of all my masterposts just in case 🐝

- helena xx






About Me

BASIC INFO

Selina Mae| 21 | ZA/PH

BSc Computer Science (Distance Learning)

INFJ | Slytherin | Sagitarrius

Purpose

My purpose is to chronicle my attempts at achieving maximum productivity and better focus/grades/life. Emphasis on 'attempts' cause lols, I'm not great at keeping it up.
We shall see how it goes.

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  • Inferno by Dan Brown
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I discontinued my Industrial Psychology Degree and so now I'm starting Uni all over again with a Degree in Computer Science and Information Systems. First Semester of my first year. Whoo!

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