10 Most Used Apps

in My Day-to-Day

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Erica Drayton @EricaDrayton

One common tweet thread I’ve seen in the productivity community are lists of apps they swear by. I’m gonna throw my hat in with the what, why and how long I’ve used my go-to apps. These apps have proven themselves to be invaluable in the time I’ve spent using them. 🧵 Ahead...

Erica Drayton @EricaDrayton

1. @NotionHQ (2+ yrs) Looking for a way to be more productive? I’m using Notion daily for my 9-5 job and soon will be using it for everything else in my life. Some examples: Writing Trackers, Scrivener-style series bible, blog post writing, home bill tracking, and more.

Erica Drayton @EricaDrayton

2. @MatterApp (<1 yr) This is my favorite for the second half of 2022. Being able to save twitter threads into one post-style read alone makes this an invaluable app. Only thing I wish is that it were avail on the web so I can easily copy/paste those threads for future use.

Erica Drayton @EricaDrayton

3. @Twitter (10+ yrs) If you had asked me a year ago if Twitter would be on my top anything for productivity apps, I would’ve said HELL NO without hesitation. Since then I’ve discovered the secret of lists, threads, & following non-toxic people.

Erica Drayton @EricaDrayton

4. @Linktree_ (5+ yrs) This has been one of those “set it & forget it” (till I need to update it…) kind of apps that I’ve had for a long time. I mention it here because it’s a great catch-all resource to have for whatever you’re working on & they have a dedicated app now! YAY!

Erica Drayton @EricaDrayton

5. Fantastical (+/- 5 yrs) I’ve gone back & forth between Fantastical & Apple Calendar. I’ve never truly had a great relationship with time management but I realize how helpful tracking all of the appointments alone can be! Consider this a "work-in-progress relationship."

Erica Drayton @EricaDrayton

6. @todoist (>2 yrs) Like Fantastical, I’m having a hard time acclimating to the idea of keeping a dedicated list of what I need to do on a day-to-day basis. Which is funny because I set this up for myself with my 9-5 & it’s the single best thing I’ve ever done.

Erica Drayton @EricaDrayton

7. & 8. Apple Mail & Notes I’ve tried just about every email & note-taking apps there are. Trust me, I have. I always default back to these. Nothing compares to ease of use for notes & ability to connect all of my email accounts (8+) without jumping through a bunch of hoops.

Erica Drayton @EricaDrayton

9. Apple Podcasts If you’re not listening to at least one podcast, you are truly missing out. But don’t worry, I’ve got a list of my favorites coming! I think podcasts are just a great addition to learning, focusing, & entertainment too. Plus they’re free!

Erica Drayton @EricaDrayton

10. @YouTube I saved the best for last. I spend a majority of my time in YouTube. I use it to learn and for inspiration. Some of my favorite people are “YouTube Personalities” that I’ve been watching for many many years.

Erica Drayton @EricaDrayton

Bonus: Kickstarter I have a problem. Some might say it’s a bad one (spending lots of pesos). Others might say it’s a great one (supporting the little guy). I have backed 10 this year. I wonder what my guilty pleasure is when it comes to what I back? 😉

Erica Drayton @EricaDrayton

What apps do you use? I tried to stick to apps that I’m able to access on my iPhone. I have plenty of software I use that may not be cross-platform compatible. But that’s another list for another day. You should follow me & sub to my newsletter. Link in bio.