Time-saving tools

We hope just being aware of all the moving parts (and this is in addition to classwork, clubs, your social life!) will inspire you to adopt some kind of master calendar. Here are some helpful apps/programs that can help you: 

Reduce time-wasting

• As the names of RescueTime, StayFocusd and SelfControl imply, stay on track of where your time goes by limiting your activities and focusing on what you must!
• Keep task lists and so you don't lose track of things to-do using apps such as Remember the Milk.

Increase efficiency with common tasks

• Increase your email productivity with Boomerang or Revive Your Inbox to clear your mind of all the incoming information.
• Even daily routines such as choosing what to wear takes up time. Like Mark Zuckerberg, perhaps choose a few staple outfits to stick to.   
• Up your computers' efficiency with help from Wikihow's Tutorial.

Reduce mental clutter

• Calendar everything! Use a large wall calendar to get a macro-view of the month.
• Or, if that's not your style, use online/smartphone calendars and associated alarms (Google Calendar).
• Microsoft To-do, Basecamp, and Trello are other task lists that keep your ongoing tasks in one place (and are shareable). 

Reduce physical clutter 

• Sometimes having a "I'm moving" mindset leads to great decluttering tips.
• Check out Flylady and her tips on decluttering.

Eliminate "the search" for things

• Track your missing items with Tile.
• Use Evernote to keep track of sites you've visited, especially for recruiting!

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