Do you sometimes feel yourself slipping into an organizational abyss? Do you get behind in your e-mail, overlook a few appointments, forget your mom’s birthday and neglect to pick up milk on the way home?
A couple of years ago, I fell into such a state, and because I’ve long believed in the redemptive powers of technology, there was only one thing to do: I ran over to my nearest AT&T store and bought an iPhone.
I was hoping the phone would function as a poor man’s personal assistant — that it would constantly remind me of what I had to do next, and would record anything urgent I had to say. In truth, it took some time for the iPhone to work its way into my life. Even though smartphones can be tricked out with thousands of add-on applications, only a few prove truly useful when it comes to organization.
Here are some of the best apps to keep your life running smoothly.
