How do you balance using multiple productivity tools and avoiding tool overload?

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Let's face it: there are a LOT of productivity tools out there. All for different purposes.

(That's also exactly why the solution that my teams and I built combines project, task & documentation management in one platform: https://www.producthunt.com/posts/klever-suite)

So, how do you find the perfect balance in choosing the right tool for you and your teams?

I would love to hear your insights!

Ava Martinez · Accepted Answer

Stick to the essentials. One for task management, another for comms, and maybe one for time tracking.

Prem Saini · Answer

Think of productivity tools like ingredients in a recipe. Just as you wouldn't throw every spice in your pantry into one dish, select tools that complement your workflow. Keep it simple, master a few, and savor the productivity they bring. Quality over quantity!

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Natella Nuralieva · Answer

I think the future of productivity tools in simplicity and automations. I'd rather use simple tools such as Morgen + Todoist and integrate them. And the general answer - automation + integrations help avoiding overload a lot

Gloria Russell · Answer

Integration is key. Make sure the tools you pick play nice together to automate tasks and reduce manual work.

Steve Perez · Answer

Stick to the essentials and ruthlessly cut the rest—less is more when it comes to tool stacks. I had the same problem before launching my app on ProductHunt.

Rohan Pathak · Answer

A year back I had a phase where I used to constantly get irritated if all my productivity tools are not in line with what I wanted them to be but since then I have changed my approach and I keep my productivity only 'good enough'.

Not too messy and not overly organized. I use Notion BTW

Talha Fakhar · Answer

@avamartini13 +1

Alisha Widianti · Answer

@p55steve True; sometimes we forget what's most important amidst all the noise! Thanks for sharing, Steve!

Alisha Widianti · Answer

@prem_saini1 That's an awesome insight! Thank you for sharing 😄

Alisha Widianti · Answer

@robin_prime This is very important! Thanks for sharing :)

How do you balance using multiple productivity tools and avoiding tool overload?

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