On my iPhone is a monthly feature on Strange & Charmed where I give you a peak into what I have been loving on my iPhone for the month! Covering topics like apps, games, podcasts, music, websites, books and more, I hope this series helps you all discover new and exciting content out there that can be enjoyed from your iPhone! To stay up to date with this series, make sure to follow the On My iPhone tag!
April was such a productive month for me! I feel like for the first time ever as an entrepreneur that my life and business schedules are finally melding together so that I can achieve all my goals without feeling like I am compromising one area of my life for another. I can’t say that I think that has to do specifically with these apps and digital favorites that I am about to introduce to you, however, I think that a mixture of some great productivity apps, some hard work on my part and a bunch of great informational content in the form of audiobooks and articles have really been coming together to make my days feel more productive and fulfilling! So here are my digital favorites for April 2015!
Currently Playing, Focus@Will: I recently did a review of this interesting productivity app that claims to help you improve your productivity through the aid of scientifically optimized music. It basically sounds like a spa playlist, but I have to admit, I am much more productive when I’m using the app!
Currently Reading, Better Than Before by Gretchen Rubin: I’ve really been getting into Audible lately, and although I am not reading this book the traditional way, I am definitely enjoying listening to it while I work, clean up and even walk the dog! If you’re interested in understanding and changing your habits, this is another great pick, similar to The Power of Habit, but it takes a completely different spin on the concept!
Currently Watching, Penny Dreadful: The other week I was a little run down and spending a lot of time in bed resting, and during this period I stumbled upon Penny Dreadful and basically watched the entire first season in one day. It was right up my ally blending two of my favorite genres, period pieces and supernatural thrillers! Season two just started up and I’m excited to continue the saga!
Currently Surfing, IAmThatGirl.com: I Am That Girl by Alexis Jones is the Paper & Glam Bookclub read for May and I was very excited to discover that their is actually a whole website and blog for the I Am That Girl Campaign which strives to create community, and a support system around celebrating women and girls! Definitely an inspiring place on the internet to read, learn and connect with other women!
Currently Listening, Serial Podcast: I had heard a lot of great reviews about the Serial podcast a while back and I was recently reminded that I had never checked it out. So, I finally did and I can really understand not what all the fuss was about. If you like criminal dramas or mysteries, you should definitely check out this compelling and extremely thorough podcast that was more like a documentary brought to life in audio only form!
iPhone Case, Kate Spade Diagonal Stripped Hybrid Case: Although I have been something of an iPhone case fanatic in the past, I have actually stuck to the same case now since I purchased the iPhone 6 Plus in March. I will admit, however, that I have had my eye on some other cases, namely this gorgeous marble effect case!
Things I Read & Loved
So now for the second part of this post, a selection of articles I read from around the web that I loved.
- Productivity advice I learned from people smarter than me
- Why Exercise is the key to work life balance
- Business made easy. Twenty six government services for entrepreneurs to be made available online
- Top 7 Time Saving Social Media Tools Every Business Must Have
- Is Everyone a Project Manager?
- 6 Eye-Opening Steps to Create Your Best Work Week Ever
- How Your Personality Relates to Your Productivity and Salary
- Forget The To-Do List, You Need A Stop Doing List
- 12 Quiet Rituals of Enormously Successful Humans
- 6 Ways to Design a Home That Constantly Boosts Your Creativity
- 9 Ways to Smash Your Limiting Beliefs
- Social Media Marketing Tips That Take Your Business To The Next Level
- 9 Things Rich People Do Differently Every Day
- 9 Reasons Why You Need To Find Your Life Purpose
- 7 Ways to Use the Law of Attraction
- 8 Treacherous Thoughts That Stop You From Finding Your Passion
- 101 Thought Provoking Questions to Ask Yourself Before Its Too Late
- HOW TO REWIRE YOUR BRAIN FOR GREATER HAPPINESS
- Journaling at the End of the Day Could Increase Your Productivity
- 5 Habits That Guarantee You’re Living The Life You Really Want
- Hit the Reset Button in Your Brain
- How And Why To Keep A “Commonplace Book”
- The Top 10 Habits of People with Long Lives
- The ONLY 3 Principles You’ll EVER Need to Live an Amazing Life
- 5 Time Management Tips For Lazy Entrepreneurs
So, let me know what you think of these articles and I’d love to hear your experiences with any of the apps, books or sites I shared with you this month! Please let me know what you’re digital favorites were for April by leaving me a comment below or for extra points, tag me in a photo on Instagram telling me about your favorites for the month!
xoxo,
I had to laugh at the the article you posted on your reading list: Forget the to do list.. just caught me as funny cause I have to put this on my to do list to read all of these articles 🙂 Though I suppose I should read it first before adding to my list 🙂
Love your blogs!
Thank you so much!
I absolutely LOVE your format and photos. They really grab my attention and make me want to read what you’re sharing. Keep up the beautiful work!
You are very kind, thanks for the feedback!