Organizing Yourself & Your Business
Concentration
A Soft Murmur - I created A Soft Murmur for myself. I like to work in public spaces like libraries and coffee shops, but they can be noisy and distracting. Listening to ambient helps me focus, and I like being able to mix different sounds together to match the environment I'm in.
Brain.fm - Music designed for the brain to enhance focus, relaxation, meditation, naps are sleep within 10 - 15 minutes of use.
Forest App - Forest is an app helping you stay away from your smartphone and stay focused on your work.
Liner - Highlight while you read.
Fun & Random
Birthday Alarm - At BirthdayAlarm, our philosophy is all about spreading the love by helping people stay connected over special holidays, events and, of course, birthdays.
Kudobox - A kudo is a token or gesture of thanks — sometimes called Hero Awards, hugs, Rippas (that's what Virgin calls them) — and it's a way to write thank you notes and other notes of acknowledgement that then can be collected in a box and read aloud.
Memrise - Learning, made joyful. We make learning languages and vocab so full of joy and life, you’ll laugh out loud.
Nagbot - Nagbot is a fun texting app that helps you stick to your goals by texting you regular reminders.
Now I Know - Calculate exactly when you should go to bed based on natural sleep cycles so you wake up refreshed.
Sleepyti.me - Calculate exactly when you should go to bed based on natural sleep cycles so you wake up refreshed.
Stand Up! - Stand Up! is our fun, flexible work break timer. By now you know that sitting down is slowly killing you, and we want to help you live longer. It's as simple as standing up! It's also great for RSI sufferers, or anyone that needs to take regular breaks.
Tip of My Tongue - Find that word that you've been thinking about all day but just can't seem to remember.
Unplug the TV - This website is meant to replace mind-numbing television. Instead of wasting your life watching TV, watch something mind-opening and educational. This site has hundreds of educational videos to help you learn or gain a new perspective.
Miscellaneous
Evernote - Remember Everything. Inspiration strikes anywhere. Evernote lets you capture, nurture, and share your ideas across any device.
Fax Zero - If you need to send the occasional fax, use this site to upload documents straight from your computer and send them within the US and Canada for free.
Funders and Founders - We are information designers. We explain startups and entrepreneurship visually. Our mission is to inspire everyone to express thoughts visually. We build a visual writing tool Adioma. We also do a series of infographics about entrepreneurship, help companies to create useful infographics via Infographic Labs and organized Life 3.O startup show.
LogMeIn - The LogMeIn app gives subscribers remote access to PCs and Macs over Wi-Fi or mobile data. Use the LogMeIn app to remotely access and save your files, access and transfer photos, email attachments and much more.
OWN IT - OWN IT is a trusted network of small business owners and the self-employed supporting one another in growing their businesses.
Script Timer - How long for a professional to read your script? Performances vary, but this handy converter will get you in the ballpark. You can even adjust it for reading speed. So stop guessing! Give accurate estimates and invoices to your customers!
Slice - Slice is a package tracker for an online shopper. It will give you push notifications on the status of your package, monitor for recall alerts and even help you get a refund on items with a low price guarantee.
TinyPNG - TinyPNG uses smart lossy compression techniques to reduce the file size of your PNG files. By selectively decreasing the number of colors in the image, fewer bytes are required to store the data. The effect is nearly invisible but it makes a very large difference in file size!
10 Minute Mail - You will be given a temporary e-mail address. The e-mail address will expire after 10 minutes. Maybe you want to sign up for a site which requires that you provide an e-mail address to send a validation e-mail to. And maybe you don't want to give up your real e-mail address and end up on a bunch of spam lists. This is nice and disposable. And it's free. Enjoy!
Stress Management
Breathe2Relax - Breathe2Relax is a portable stress management tool. Breathe2Relax is a hands-on diaphragmatic breathing exercise. Breathing exercises have been documented to decrease the body's 'fight-or-flight' (stress) response, and help with mood stabilization, anger control, and anxiety management.
Buddha Board - Buddha Board is inspired by the Zen idea of living in the moment. You simply paint on the surface with water and your creation will come to life in bold design. Then as the water slowly evaporates, your art will magically disappear leaving you with a clean slate and a clear mind, ready to create a whole new masterpiece. Buddha Board is environmentally friendly as it only uses water - no ink, no paint, no chemicals - and it will last for years with proper care. Live for the moment and enjoy!
Happify - Overcome stress and negative thoughts. Build resilience. Happify is the single destination for effective, evidence-based solutions for better emotional health and wellbeing in the 21st century.
Pacifica - Manage Stress. Live Happier. Daily tools for stress and anxiety alongside a supportive community. Based on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy & Meditation.