{"id":46292,"date":"2025-07-25T10:27:18","date_gmt":"2025-07-25T08:27:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.timecamp.com\/blog\/?p=46292"},"modified":"2025-07-30T11:02:04","modified_gmt":"2025-07-30T09:02:04","slug":"improve-productivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/improve-productivity\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Improve Productivity at Work: Key Features &#038; Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Improve productivity in the workplace &#8211; easier said than done, isn&#8217;t it? Especially when items on a task list seem never to end, and low energy makes everything ten times more difficult.<\/p>\n<p>Luckily, you&#8217;re not the only person on this planet who struggles with maintaining the highest level of work performance.<\/p>\n<h2>Why is my productivity so low?<\/h2>\n<p>To be honest, it depends on you. Each individual faces challenges that affect their physical and mental health, possesses character traits that make them more prone to distractions, and is different in terms of stress resistance. Lower productivity may even depend on what happens during the day\u2014unexpected, stressful events often decrease motivation and overall well-being. Moreover, some reasons are beyond our control and often affect a larger group of people than just us, e.g., the economic crisis.<\/p>\n<p><strong>However, a recent study points out also common reasons for lower job performance and productivity:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Too many tasks at hand<\/strong>\u2014and not enough time to complete all of them within the deadline,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Undefined priorities<\/strong> \u2014performing one task after another instead of creating a task order based on urgency,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Toxic work culture<\/strong>\u2014ridiculously high expectations set by a management team and executing them often at short notice,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Worker burnout<\/strong>\u2014overworking that leads to exhaustion and indifference to work responsibilities,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Economic uncertainty<\/strong>\u2014mounting stress caused by global crises (like wars or pandemics),<\/li>\n<li><strong>Financial insecurity<\/strong>\u2014or job insecurity, fear of becoming unemployed due to (unexpected) job cuts,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lack of purpose<\/strong>\u2014company leaders&#8217; failure to foster a culture of care and belonging results in low work motivation despite having the proper skills and experience for the job.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46658\" src=\"https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/reasons-for-decreased-workplace-productivity-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"759\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/reasons-for-decreased-workplace-productivity-1.png 759w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/reasons-for-decreased-workplace-productivity-1-300x264.png 300w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/reasons-for-decreased-workplace-productivity-1-454x400.png 454w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/reasons-for-decreased-workplace-productivity-1-280x246.png 280w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/reasons-for-decreased-workplace-productivity-1-635x559.png 635w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>My manager has no interest in what I do; is it normal?<\/h4>\n<p>Other research shows that low productivity is directly related to receiving not enough feedback from company leaders. Employee productivity levels depend heavily on how said employees are treated by their supervisors. A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timecamp.com\/blog\/what-makes-a-good-manager-2\/\">good manager<\/a> should know that poor communication leads to performance flaws and a less productive attitude, often resulting in projects ending up off schedule.<\/p>\n<p>If not appropriately treated, workers may become more and more indifferent to fulfilling their responsibilities. Who would care when business leaders demanded results but didn&#8217;t give a toss explaining their expectations and providing constructive criticism?<\/p>\n<p>Read more:\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.timecamp.com\/blog\/a-guide-to-overcoming-poor-time-management\/\">A Guide to Overcoming Poor Time Management<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>Top strategies to improve productivity and work performance<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.timecamp.com\/blog\/time-tracking-best-practices-for-boosting-productivity\/\">Boosting productivity<\/a>\u00a0is a process that requires serious effort and time spent working on yourself and your mental balance. Let me show you some useful advice on how to take the first step towards a more efficient work style!<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46659\" src=\"https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/strategies-to-improve-productivity-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"759\" height=\"432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/strategies-to-improve-productivity-1.png 759w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/strategies-to-improve-productivity-1-300x171.png 300w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/strategies-to-improve-productivity-1-600x342.png 600w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/strategies-to-improve-productivity-1-390x222.png 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Identify the source of flaws<\/h3>\n<p>It&#8217;s hard to find a cure without knowing the reason behind the problem. That&#8217;s why, to improve productivity&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ask yourself a few important questions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Has something happened recently that affects my mental health?<\/li>\n<li>What I&#8217;m insecure about that doesn&#8217;t depend on me only?<\/li>\n<li>What do I expect about my work life in terms of growth and self-improvement?<\/li>\n<li>What do I want to accomplish, and what stops me from achieving it?<\/li>\n<li>Does my work life make me happy or miserable?<\/li>\n<li>Am I able to solve my problems alone, or do I need professional help?<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Write down your answers and read them again after a day or two. This will help you gain a fresh perspective on your situation and identify the source of your lower work motivation.<\/p>\n<h3>Break big chunks of work into smaller tasks<\/h3>\n<p>Research confirms that the human brain can stay focused for up to two hours. Working on a single assignment for longer makes you more prone to distractions and interruptions. It isn&#8217;t actually anything bad\u2014it&#8217;s just your neurons begging for\u00a0<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">a break. That&#8217;s why I highly recommend changing\u00a0task management habits to divide<\/span>\u00a0the workload by creating subtasks and squeezing quality time between them.<\/p>\n<p>Don&#8217;t underestimate the importance of these few minutes of relaxation between tasks. They play a crucial role in refreshing the mind and regaining focus. It&#8217;s safe to say that if you&#8217;re a break skipper, you&#8217;re always a minute away from better productivity.<\/p>\n<h3>Set boundaries<\/h3>\n<p>The moment your co-workers and managers notice you have a hard time refusing help, you&#8217;re lost. They&#8217;ll throw a few tasks at you occasionally, and before you know it, the extra work equals your own to-do list, leading you straight to winning the title of &#8222;most exhausted employee of the month.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>Bet it&#8217;s not what you want to get for your efforts.<\/p>\n<p>Mastering the art of saying NO may be tough, but definitely it works best for boosting productivity. Taking on someone else&#8217;s tasks is against your priorities and makes you more prone to distractions, which takes a high toll on your energy.<\/p>\n<p>Create a healthy distance between you and employees who sense and take advantage of your politeness. It may score you a few unpleasant faces, but instead, but is a small price for the time you regain by clearing your schedule from other employees&#8217; tasks.<\/p>\n<h3>Delegate tasks<\/h3>\n<p>Asking your co-workers for help doesn&#8217;t mean you lack control over your schedule; it&#8217;s a sign of being responsible for your actions when a heavy workload strikes.<\/p>\n<p>However, try not to cross the boundaries by making it a habit or by taking advantage of one person constantly. You don&#8217;t want your improved productivity to become someone else&#8217;s burden, do you?<\/p>\n<h3>Set time limits for daily tasks<\/h3>\n<p>Once you have divided a task into smaller chunks, estimate the number of hours it will take to complete each part. Stick to these limits to stay focused on your assignments and spend less time just messing around. This way, you&#8217;ll improve productivity in no time.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Hint:<\/strong> Implement a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timecamp.com\/blog\/how-to-keep-track-of-your-work-hours\/\">time tracker<\/a> to your workflow to automate the process and increase its accuracy.<\/p>\n<h3>Spare a few hours per week on self-care<\/h3>\n<p>One of the easiest ways to boost your productivity is by being good to yourself. If you start browsing social media platforms every time you lose focus, why not spend this time polishing your skills or learning something new and helpful in unleashing your hidden potential?<\/p>\n<p>Try finding a course or workshop for your profession. If your company offers a refund for self-improvement activities, then you have half the job done. If not, visit websites that offer free courses, like Coursera or FutureLearn.<\/p>\n<h3>Ask for professional help<\/h3>\n<p>Mental health problems caused by stress and overworking, like depression or job burnout, seriously affect work-life balance and approach to performing responsibilities. Observe yourself carefully so as not to miss any signals of decreased well-being.<\/p>\n<p>Asking for professional help is not something to be ashamed of; it&#8217;s common sense, so visit a psychotherapist or even a psychiatrist if needed. This way, you&#8217;ll do your brain a favor by providing it with substances to stabilize the chemistry, regain control over life, and then improve productivity.<\/p>\n<h3>Find the powerful motivator<\/h3>\n<p>One of the most successful strategies for productivity improvement is treating yourself to something that brings you pleasure. A little bribery never hurts anyone, especially if you&#8217;re aiming high\u2014rewarding yourself for all your efforts seems absolutely natural and motivating.<\/p>\n<p>Find a motivator that aligns with your taste. Saving extra money for an overseas trip? Treating yourself to a tasty meal in a high-end restaurant? Buying books and goods for your favorite series? Everything is fine, as long as it keeps you motivated to do your best and improve productivity.<\/p>\n<h2>What are the best online tools to improve workplace productivity?<\/h2>\n<p>Good old pieces of paper to write down thoughts and a timer to track work hours are still fine; however, a modern approach to business productivity requires more sophisticated solutions. By automating tedious, repetitive tasks, you can save at least a few hours per week and spend them on what really matters at work.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-46657\" src=\"https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/productivity-tools.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"759\" height=\"649\" srcset=\"https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/productivity-tools.png 759w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/productivity-tools-300x257.png 300w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/productivity-tools-468x400.png 468w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/productivity-tools-288x246.png 288w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/productivity-tools-654x559.png 654w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 759px) 100vw, 759px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Time management: TimeCamp<\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u2666 Time-data-based way to improve productivity<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Know how much time it takes to complete tasks in a project to create a balanced work schedule and maximize productivity of your team. TimeCamp eases the pain of filling out timesheets and helps turn the collected data into reports full of actionable insights.<\/p>\n<p>Creating strategies to improve business productivity is a breeze with TimeCamp. Performance stats are available for both supervisors and their employees, allowing team members to control their own time usage while participating in team-focused productivity practices.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-45812 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/all-v2-1024x595.png\" alt=\"Timecamp dashboard\" width=\"1024\" height=\"595\" srcset=\"https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/all-v2-1024x595.png 1024w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/all-v2-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/all-v2-768x446.png 768w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/all-v2-1536x892.png 1536w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/all-v2-2048x1190.png 2048w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/all-v2-600x349.png 600w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/all-v2-390x227.png 390w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/all-v2-839x487.png 839w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h4>Key features of TimeCamp for productivity improvement:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Automatic time tracking <\/strong>that works in the background and seamlessly fills timesheets with work time,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dashboard<\/strong> for employees with breakdowns of top-browsed apps and websites and top activity categories,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Goals<\/strong> report that allows you to set an productivity objective and compare the assumptions with actual results,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Integrations<\/strong> with other productivity tools, like a to-do list app.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-45759\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Productivity-and-profitability-1024x615.png\" alt=\"Productivity tracking\" width=\"1024\" height=\"615\" srcset=\"https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Productivity-and-profitability-1024x615.png 1024w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Productivity-and-profitability-300x180.png 300w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Productivity-and-profitability-768x461.png 768w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Productivity-and-profitability-1536x922.png 1536w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Productivity-and-profitability-2048x1230.png 2048w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Productivity-and-profitability-600x360.png 600w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Productivity-and-profitability-390x234.png 390w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Productivity-and-profitability-839x504.png 839w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<section id=\"big_cta\"><div class=\"text\"><h5 class=\"heading\">Budget-friendly productivity software <\/h5><p>Get TimeCamp for free to improve your time management skills, boost productivity, and always deliver work on time.<\/p><\/div><div class=\"button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.timecamp.com\/auth\/register\" class=\"btn-filled green\">Sign up free!<\/a><\/div><\/section>\n<h3>Prioritizing tasks: TimeCamp Planner<\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u2666 Implement and execute best project management strategies with a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timecamp.com\/blog\/11-best-kanban-apps-to-increase-productivity\/\">Kanban-based tool<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Squeeze the most from your workload with a powerful project planning and management tool. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timecamp.com\/planner\">TimeCamp Planner<\/a> allows you to create realistic project schedules based on available resources and then helps execute the plan till the work is done.<\/p>\n<p>Planner combines the features of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timecamp.com\/blog\/top-13-free-task-management-software-for-small-companies\/\">task management software<\/a> and a messenger-like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timecamp.com\/blog\/remote-worker-monitoring-how-to-track-productivity\/\">team collaboration tool<\/a>. With its assistance, there&#8217;s no longer a need to jump between two separate tools to manage tasks and communicate, so teams can actually save time collaborating and increase productivity in a trice.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Key features of Planner for business productivity improvement: <\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Multiple ways of task management<\/strong>: Kanban boards, timelines, calendars, Overwatch, lists and My Tasks,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Priorities<\/strong> for distinguishing important tasks,<\/li>\n<li><strong>To-do list<\/strong> to summarize task items and track their completion,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Time tracking<\/strong> integration for accurate estimates and project resource usage monitoring.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pricing<\/strong>: A generously packed free plan is available for unlimited users. Additional features like scheduling or different views cost $2.99 per user per month.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-46054\" src=\"https:\/\/www.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/planner-v2-1024x641.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"641\" srcset=\"https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/planner-v2-1024x641.png 1024w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/planner-v2-300x188.png 300w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/planner-v2-768x481.png 768w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/planner-v2-1536x962.png 1536w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/planner-v2-2048x1282.png 2048w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/planner-v2-600x376.png 600w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/planner-v2-390x244.png 390w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/planner-v2-839x525.png 839w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>To-do lists: Any.do<\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u2666 Keep and manage each to-do list in one easily accessible place<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Some of us may find chaos creative and productive, but when it comes to teams, it disorganizes workflow and drains member&#8217;s energy. Believe it or not, it only takes a simple to-do list to put all the work in order.<\/p>\n<p>Any.do provides teams with a productive workspace with custom-made templates and shared calendars to coordinate any project or workflow. People view streamlines progress tracking of all the employees, so everyone knows what their responsibilities are, and managers can intervene in case of any productivity flaws and performance bottlenecks.<\/p>\n<h4>Key features of Any.do for business productivity improvement:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>A shareable to-do list<\/strong> to help teams stay on the same page with the current workload,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Reminders<\/strong> to make sure no one misses any important task,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Daily planner<\/strong> to keep an eye on daily assignments or personal activities,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pricing<\/strong>: A free plan is available for solo usage. Teams can purchase their highest plan for $4.99 per user per month.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-46298\" src=\"https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Web-05-1024x673.png\" alt=\"any.do improve productivity software\" width=\"1024\" height=\"673\" srcset=\"https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Web-05-1024x673.png 1024w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Web-05-300x197.png 300w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Web-05-768x504.png 768w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Web-05-600x394.png 600w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Web-05-375x246.png 375w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Web-05-839x551.png 839w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Wellness and mental fatigue control: Headspace<\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u2666 Everything your mind needs for a less stressful life<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Transform mental healthcare at your company to create an organized and productive work environment. Headspace provides an evidence-based prevention and treatment experience, offering soothing meditations, mindfulness tips, sleep content, and text-based coaching. Every solution is available at hand, ready to use anytime when low performance strikes.<\/p>\n<p>Headspace team promises productivity improvement after 30+ days of using their service and significant changes in stress and anxiety management.<\/p>\n<h4>Key features of Headspace for productivity improvement:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>custom employee assistant program<\/strong> for the workforce and their families with on-demand mental health coaching<\/li>\n<li><strong>One-on-one video therapy and psychiatry services<\/strong>, available even on weekends and late weekday hours,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mindfulness and meditation<\/strong> for self-care and focus improvement<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pricing<\/strong>: Not available; sign up for a free demo to get the offer customized according to your team&#8217;s needs.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-46299 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/0-Explore-1-488x1024.png\" alt=\"headspace improve productivity screenshot\" width=\"488\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/0-Explore-1-488x1024.png 488w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/0-Explore-1-143x300.png 143w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/0-Explore-1-768x1612.png 768w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/0-Explore-1-732x1536.png 732w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/0-Explore-1-976x2048.png 976w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/0-Explore-1-191x400.png 191w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/0-Explore-1-117x246.png 117w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/0-Explore-1-266x559.png 266w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/0-Explore-1-scaled.png 1220w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 488px) 100vw, 488px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Cognitive function improvement: CogniFit<\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u2666 Test and improve your brain&#8217;s agility<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Keeping your mind in good shape is not easy, especially if you work in a stressful environment. High stress levels may translate into performance flaws and failures to meet deadlines. Luckily, you can avoid it easily with CogniFit &#8211; a cognitive function training app that helps improve brain plasticity.<\/p>\n<p>CogniFit helps you discover your strengths and weaknesses with a set of games carefully designed by a team of psychologists. An easy-to-use app allows you to monitor your progress everywhere you are, thus identifying problems with cognitive functions when they occur, not when they require serious intervention.<\/p>\n<h4>Key features of Cognifit for productivity improvement:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>A battery of <strong>cognitive tests<\/strong> to determine the level of cognitive functioning,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brain training<\/strong> to improve aspects like hand-eye coordination, focus, divided attention, various types of memory, or processing speed,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Brain games and quizzes<\/strong> for challenging your brain through fun activities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pricing<\/strong>: Individual plans start at $11.99 per month (billed monthly). Teams can subscribe for one of the paid Family plans<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-46300\" src=\"https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-23-at-07.47.49-1012x1024.png\" alt=\"cognifit improve productivity software\" width=\"1012\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-23-at-07.47.49-1012x1024.png 1012w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-23-at-07.47.49-297x300.png 297w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-23-at-07.47.49-768x777.png 768w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-23-at-07.47.49-395x400.png 395w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-23-at-07.47.49-243x246.png 243w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-23-at-07.47.49-553x559.png 553w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Screenshot-2024-09-23-at-07.47.49.png 1208w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1012px) 100vw, 1012px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Focus improvement: Forest<\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u2666 Don&#8217;t let your focus drop, or the tree will die (please no)<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you need an additional motivator to help avoid distractions, try planting a tree with the Forest app. Each focus session makes the tree grow, but once you leave the app halfway through, it withers, and you need to start from a seedling once again.<\/p>\n<p>Forest app helps diminish procrastination habits and positively affects productivity. Staying entirely focused for a long time turns a single tree into a whole forest!<\/p>\n<h4>Key features of Forest for productivity improvement:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Virtual tree<\/strong> that grows with every full focus session,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Trees for the Future<\/strong>, regular donations for planting orders the Forest app creates from virtual coins spent by users.<\/li>\n<li>Now, it also comes as a <strong>Chrome extension<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pricing:<\/strong> $3.99 with in-app purchases.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-46301 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/daily_forest_en_phone-499x1024.png\" alt=\"forest improve productivity app\" width=\"499\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/daily_forest_en_phone-499x1024.png 499w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/daily_forest_en_phone-146x300.png 146w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/daily_forest_en_phone-768x1576.png 768w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/daily_forest_en_phone-749x1536.png 749w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/daily_forest_en_phone-998x2048.png 998w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/daily_forest_en_phone-195x400.png 195w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/daily_forest_en_phone-120x246.png 120w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/daily_forest_en_phone-272x559.png 272w, https:\/\/statistics.timecamp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/daily_forest_en_phone.png 1076w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 499px) 100vw, 499px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3>Brainstorming: Mentimerer<\/h3>\n<p><strong>\u2666 Interactive tool for more productive brainstorming sessions<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Nothing engages and makes the team productive like good, old brainstorming. Digital tools like Mentimeter help you squeeze the most out of every session, giving you tools to collect and store ideas in an easily accessible and shareable place.<\/p>\n<p>Invite your team to share their ideas using Open-Ended slides and then open the voting on their favorite responses. Once you get results, Mentimeter helps you identify key themes and priorities using the AI grouping feature. This way, you can gather valuable insights and make well-informed decisions while everyone stays on the same page.<\/p>\n<h4>Key features of Mentimeter for productivity improvement:<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>AI MentiBuilder<\/strong> that drafts interactive presentations in seconds,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Live polling<\/strong> to create interactive polls at hand and increase employees&#8217; engagement,<\/li>\n<li><strong>Word cloud<\/strong> for teams to build associations and discover which words appear more frequently.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Pricing<\/strong>: A free plan is available for up to 50 participants. 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