When it comes to running a business (or life in general), nothing is more important than time management. And for most, especially creatives, it’s a difficult skill to develop and maintain. Lucky for us, we’re living in the modern age and we have apps to do it for us! At Masterfully Managed, time management is kind of our thing, so it’s safe to say we’re a little obsessed. If there’s a time-blocking tool out there, chances are, we’ve tried it. Here are three of our current favorite time-blocking platforms to help you keep track of your schedule and make the most out of each and every day. And trust us when we say, if you’ve just been relying on Google Calendar, you’re missing out!

OUR TOP 3 TIME-BLOCKING PLATFORMS:

MOTION

Say what you want about AI, but it does have its uses and time-blocking is one of them. With Motion, you input tasks and due dates and their AI software organizes them in your calendar and prioritizes them by urgency and importance. Motion knows that not everything can go as planned, so if you miss a deadline or have to skip a task, it will automatically re-position it in your schedule. The best part is that Motion works with some of the most commonly used programs so all of your existing deadlines, meetings, and tasks can be synced. 

Compatible With: Google Calendar, Gmail, Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Outlook 365, iCloud Calendar, Zoom, Zapier, and Siri

PRICING

Individual: $19 per month

Team: $12 per user/per month

MORGEN

If you are a visual person, you’ll love the easy-to-use visual interface of Morgen. From the color-coded organizational system to rewarding finished tasks with a little visual celebration, creatives find this platform very satisfying and motivating. Morgen is especially effective for task-oriented professionals who need help organizing the big picture. 

Compatible With: Zapier, Google Calendar, Outlook, Linear, Todoist, Apple, and more.

PRICING

Monthly: $30 per month

Yearly: $15 per month

PLANYWAY

We love Planyway because it’s a great option for professionals who are just starting their time-blocking journey. It’s super affordable, so there is limited financial commitment and it’s designed to work hand in hand with other popular project management platforms like Trello and Jira. The multiple visual display options are great for teams because everyone can select the view that best suits their needs. It is particularly great at managing multiple time zones, making it a great tool for destination event planners and photographers. Planyway also has a built-in time-tracking tool for teams that need to record hours for different projects. 

Compatible With: Trello, Jira, Google Calendar, Outlook, iCal, GitHub, Microsoft Teams

PRICING

Personal: Free

Individual: $4 per month

Business: $3 per user/per month

Time-blocking is an entrepreneur’s best friend and an investment in your most valuable resource. Whether you’re looking to make a switch from your current project management process or ready to take control of your day-to-day schedule, we’re here to help. At Masterfully Managed, let us set up your new platform for you and your team so that you can take back your time and get back to doing what you love! Click here to see a full list of our services.

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