The ten best apps for busy people.

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Sometimes it can feel like our smartphones are consuming all of our time (hello 24/7 emails and Facebook). But when used for, erm, good, your phone can actually help to streamline your live and make it a whole lot easier.

Allow us to introduce you to the 10 apps that will make your life a whole lot less stressful.

1. Wunderlist

Wunderlist is like heaven for the organisational freaks among us. You can plan lists in categories (like “work”, “wedding”, “weekend”) and then share them with people. Plus, it syncs to your phone and tablet instantly. As you complete your day to day tasks, a little circle fills to show you how much you have done. So. Satisfying.

Cost: Free to download. In-app purchases are $6.99-$64.99

Download: here.

2. Around Me

When you're in a place you don't know well, Around Me will save you loads of time. You just type in what you need and it will show you...well...what's around you.

From bars to cinemas, petrol stations and hospitals, it's handy if you're travelling, or if you don't want to waste your time googling everything.

Cost: Free to download. In-app upgrade purchase is $3.79.

Download: here.

3. Pomodoro Timer Pro

Based on the Pomodoro Technique, which involves setting out the tasks you're working on, and using timers to ensure you're productive, this app will tell you when to take short and long breaks.

It sounds annoying, but it is so simple to use, and it helps you to keep concentration up, according to the rules of science. Your devices will automatically sync.

Cost: Free.

Download here.

Apps busy people will love.

Hot5 FitnessThis app has step-by-step workouts which are led by experts in the industry. You can choose specific workouts, from yoga to ab workouts, and they vary in difficulty.There are fiveto 45 minute workouts to choose from, and it is really user friendly.

Period trackerYou press a button at the start of your period every month and then Period Tracker logs your dates and calculates the average of your past three months' menstrual cycles to predict the start date of your next period. Busy people don't have time for surprises, so this app comes in handy.

PodcastsPodcasts are great because they allow you to be entertained/learn/engage when you are on the the move. One that The Glow team recommend is the Mamamia Outloud Podcast. Guaranteed laughs. (No, we're not biased...)

PocketbookPocketbook makes budgeting really easy. You can synchronise the app with your bank so you don't need to manually enter numbers, making it really easy to track your expenses. It can send you alerts when your bills are late or when bank fees are charged. And a summary to keep your savings on track. You can see where your money is going and manage it.

PocketPocket helps me to keep all the articles I come across and want to read. You can save everything from articles to recipes and videos, and it keep them all in once place. The device can connect to multiple devices, so you can use it on your phone and computer, and it also works offline.

WoolworthsYou can do your shopping while on public transport with this clever app. You just choose what you need and they will deliver it to your door. It will also organise your shopping lists into the order they are in theaisle order for your local store, it has recipes and get tips about what to fresh produce to buy at what time of the year.

EvernoteEvernote is another incredible organisational app. It helps you write notes, checklists and do research, and can also save articles documents and photos form the web. You can also attach files and share them with others. You can turn business cards into contacts and also plan travel on the app.

What are your favourite apps to use?

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10 helpful apps for people who are terrible at time management.

1. Wunderlist

2. Around Me

3. Pomodoro Timer Pro

Apps busy people will love.

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