Revolutionize your life with these spring cleaning strategies to simplify your life this year
It’s time to organize!
Which, if you’re like us, do not involve cleaning in any way.
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What Does Your Digital World Look Like?
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First things first: Take an assessment of all the high-tech products and devices you own.
Most people have a smartphone, but do you also have a computer?
A streaming unit and/or smart TV?
Whatever you’ve got, write it down.
Next, look at whether you have too many (or too few!)
Do you should probably consolidate somewhere?
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Do you need four Alexas in the living room, or could you get by with one?
Maybe you do need all four .
but maybe two would do the trick, too.
App info is usually found underSettingson any machine.
Some devices, however, like Android phones, can hide apps in unexpected locations.
Tofind hidden apps on an Android, you have to take a few extra steps.
iPhones, too, can harbor hidden apps.
You’ll need tounhide those in your App Libraryto see those.
Where Can You Streamline?
Review how many apps you have downloaded to each one.
How many of those apps do you reallyuseregularly?
When was the last time you actually played that game?
It might be taking up more valuable storage space than you think.
Be ruthless: If you haven’t used an app in 3 months, ask yourself why.
If you don’t have a good answer for the lull, uninstall it and move on.
This step varies by gadget; be sure only to use manufacturer-approved cleaning products for your devices.
Step Two: Ready, Set .
For example, did you know you canorganize and categorize messages with labels in Gmail?
Or that you canalphabetize apps on your Android?
At least annually (twice a year is better!
A little cleaning can go a long way toward ensuring each machine performs as efficiently as possible.
If you already have apps you know and love to use, keep using them!
If you don’t, we’ve got some suggestions for you.
Once that’s done, the only other thing to do is use the app frequently.
If you’re not using an app effectively, ditch it and get a new one.
Not every app works for every person; don’t give up!
Ask friends and family about their favorite productivity apps to get ideas.
Here are some of our favorite ways to boost efficiency this year:
You’ve got this.
Go forth and conquer the world!
