When the iPhone and app store rolled out, the slogan,\u00a0\u201cThere\u2019s an app for that\u201d pretty much summed up the whole craze for apps. \u00a0Fast-forward to 2016 and apps are everywhere. \u00a0They can help you do everything from tracking your exercise all the way through to finding new recipes and, lets not forget: to help you simplify your life. We tend to forget how much we rely on them daily.<\/p>\n
As I look across my devices, there are a lot of apps that I use for both my professional and personal life. However since this is a work-related blog, I decided to focus on a handful of apps that I use regularly that help me on a daily basis in the office.<\/p>\n
Cost: $49.95<\/p>\n
Get it: Desktop App<\/a><\/p>\n This tool\u00a0is perfect for laptops, particularly those used for business purposes. SnagIt is a screenshot program that can capture images, video and audio. It can often be used to help simplify emails between coworkers, because as we all know: A picture\u2019s worth a thousand words. \u00a0It also has the ability to\u00a0markup any picture on SnagIt before you send it off to someone else, showing them exactly what it is that you are looking for or having an issue with.<\/p>\n Cost: $6.24-$12.95 subscription per month, Free mobile app<\/p>\n Get it: iOS<\/a>, Android<\/a><\/p>\n Headspace describes itself as \u201ca gym membership for the mind.\u201d It uses meditation and relaxation techniques to help energise your mind. The app promises to make you less stressful\u00a0and also to help you focus more. \u00a0It\u00a0has the science to back up its claims<\/a>. For me, the app helps recharge my batteries and helps me with my productivity. It\u2019s especially helpful on those long and stressful days that we all face once and a while.\u00a0It\u2019s also great for use outside the office as well. \u00a0A wonderful tool to help you de-stress.<\/p>\n Meditate now, tweet later.<\/p>\n \u2014 Headspace (@Headspace) January 20, 2016<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\nHeadspace<\/h3>\n
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