As someone who is always on the lookout for ways to improve my daily routine and maximize productivity, discovering automation tools has been a game changer. By automating repetitive tasks, I can focus more on the things that matter and make the most out of my day. In this blog post, I’m going to share with you 10 must-have automation tools that have helped me improve my productivity.

1. Zapier

Zapier is a powerful automation tool that allows you to connect two or more apps to automate repetitive tasks. With Zapier, you can create “zaps” that automatically trigger an action in one app when something happens in another. This can range from something as simple as automatically saving email attachments to Dropbox, to more complex workflows that involve multiple steps.

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2. IFTTT

IFTTT (If This Then That) is another automation tool that connects apps and services to create personalized automations. With IFTTT, you can create “applets” that trigger actions in one app when something happens in another. For example, you can create an applet that automatically logs your work hours in a Google Sheet when you arrive at your office.

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3. TextExpander

TextExpander is a productivity tool that helps you save time by automatically expanding custom abbreviations into frequently used text snippets. For example, you can create an abbreviation for your email signature and save a few seconds each time you need to sign off an email.

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4. Hootsuite

If you’re managing multiple social media accounts, Hootsuite can be a lifesaver. Hootsuite is a social media management tool that allows you to schedule posts, monitor mentions, and track analytics across multiple social media platforms from a single dashboard.

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5. Trello

Trello is a visual collaboration tool that allows you to organize tasks and projects into boards, lists, and cards. With Trello, you can easily track progress, assign tasks, and monitor deadlines.

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6. LastPass

Are you tired of remembering multiple passwords for different accounts? LastPass is a password manager that securely stores your usernames and passwords, so you don’t have to. It also includes a password generator that creates strong and unique passwords for each of your accounts.

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7. Google Calendar

Google Calendar is a powerful productivity tool that allows you to schedule appointments, set reminders, and create recurring events. You can also share your calendar with others and sync it with other calendar apps or services.

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8. Boomerang

Boomerang is an email productivity tool that allows you to schedule emails to be sent at a later time, set reminders to follow up on emails, and snooze emails that you want to deal with later. This can help you stay on top of your inbox and avoid getting overwhelmed with unread emails.

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9. Hazel

Hazel is a file automation tool that allows you to create rules for organizing and managing files on your Mac. For example, you can create a rule that automatically moves all PDFs to a specific folder or that deletes files that are older than a certain date.

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10. Alfred

Alfred is a productivity app for Mac that allows you to quickly search for files, launch apps, browse the web, and perform other tasks with customizable hotkeys. With Alfred, you can save time and boost your productivity by accessing everything you need from one central location.

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And there you have it – 10 must-have automation tools that can help you improve your productivity and make the most out of your day. Have you used any of these tools before? Are there any other automation tools that you find helpful? Let me know in the comments below!

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