10 Twitter Tools to Help You Be More Productive

10 Twitter Tools to Help You Be More Productive

While social media is probably better known as an instrument of distraction rather than a helpful system to get things done, it doesn’t necessarily have to be that way. In face, there are many ways that you can use Twitter to start working towards meeting your personal goals and actually getting work done in a day. Here are some great Twitter add-ons to try:

1.    Twittercal:With this tool, you’ll be able to sync up your Twitter account with your Google calendar, making it easier to keep track of all your appointments and special events.

2.    Timer: If you’re the type who can’t ever seem to remember things, try using this Twitter tool. It will send you reminders of important tasks so you can avoid the embarrassment of not getting them done.

3.    Joint Contract : The project management tool Joint Contract comes complete with Twitter integration, making it easy to send updates to collaborators and coworkers on the status of the project.

4.    Track Daily Goals: Do you know what you want to get accomplished today? This tool will let you track your ambitions and figure out what you’ve gotten done and what still needs doing.

5.    Remember the Milk : This popular to-do list tool just got a little easier to use. Now, you can send updates to your lists right through Twitter.

6.    TrackThis : Using TrackThis you won’t have to waste your time checking and rechecking to see where your package is. Simply input the tracking number and it will keep you updated of any changes.

7.    Nozbe : If you use Nozbe to track your to-do’s then why not integrate that with Twitter? You’ll be able to add to and update your lists right from your feed.

8.    Xpenser: Twitter can even be used to help you track your finances. With Xpenser, you can simply tweet what you’ve spent and it will be recorded on your main Xpenser account.

9.    TweetWhatYouEat: Those who want to make sure they’re eating right can actually use Twitter as a helpful tool. This app lets you use Twitter as a food diary, keeping track of your daily intake and making sure it’s on track.

10.    21Tweets : If you want to make a change in your life, this Twitter tool can help. It guides you through setting a goal, tracking your daily progress and hopefully achieving some success after 21 days.

This post was contributed by Megan Jones, who writes about the online college. She welcomes your feedback at Meg.Jones0310 at gmail.com

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