Life hack apps

5APPS TO HELP MAKE LIFE EASIER

1MOTIVATION Need a little pump up? The Motivation app provides regular inspirational quotes to keep positive thoughts front and centre so you’re always in your best frame of mind. You can set encouraging pushes whenever and as often as you like, and tailor the positivity to refl ect what’s important to you — whether it’s self-esteem, stress management, relationships, or more. 2EMPIRE

CHICKS

Want a supportive environment to fi re up your inner entrepreneur? Connecting women and sharing ideas from around the world, Empire Chicks provides mentoring, training and empowerment advice to women who either have their own business or are looking for a little encouragement and a few strategy ideas to turn that passion project into a viable venture. 3COZI Women are often the captain of their family’s ship. This app aims to help set a course of smooth sailing, and free up some “me time”. Simple to use, Cozi helps you keep track of everyone’s schedule with a colour-coded calendar, allows you to set reminders so no one in the family misses an appointment or event, helps you create shopping and to-do lists, as well as keeps all your favourite recipes in one place. 4HEALTHY

MUMMY

Want your healthy living aspirations bundled into one manageable place? The Healthy Mummy app does just that, off ering easy to follow, budget-friendly diet advice — complete with meal planner and more than 4000 recipes — and an at-home fi tness plan to keep your body active. Monthly 28-day weight loss challenges help keep your health goals on track in a supportive environment. 5SAFEUP SafeUp helps women take control of their personal safety. The app connects you to a network of women nearby who can support and protect each another should the need arise. Whenever a woman feels her safety is at risk, she can swipe the Help Now feature to enable a video call with at least three nearby guardians. You can also share your location with trusted friends and family so someone always knows where you are.