I’ve spent the last few years researching and trying new things to figure out the core ingredients of productivity.

All effective productivity strategies essentially fall under 5 categories:

1. Good organisation — think task, time management that helps you plan out how to effectively use your time
2. Eliminating distractions — preventing distractions before they even get to your subconscious
3. Self-motivation — making hard things easier to actually do
4. Self-awareness — understanding and managing the chaos inside our minds
5. Accountability — helpful reminders to stay on track

So here’s a visual comparison of all the most popular personal productivity strategies and apps...

Visual comparison of the best productivity tools