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Is one of your goals for 2017 to be more productive? Productivity can be an uphill battle for most people, especially if you're constantly distracted by things like your phone. Our phones are with us 24/7 and we used them so often to check social media, watch YouTube videos and snap selfies, but we forget that they are so much more than just tools for communication—they can also be used to up your productivity and just organize your life.

If you want to cross off one goal from your list of resolutions, these apps are must-trys

Habitica

Habitica is a reward-based app that's great for staying on task and will *def* appeal to all gamers. When you complete an activity, you are rewarded with gold coins. The coins are good for buying in-app prizes like armor for your app avatar or real life prizes like one episode of your favorite show. If you fail to complete a task, app monsters will take away your points. This app also allows you and your friends to play together so you can keep each other on track. If one person messes up, the whole squad gets it! Habitica is available for Androids, iPhones and online.

Offtime

If you’re easily distracted by your phone, then this is the app for you. Offtime allows you to lock apps on your phone so that you can't use them while you're, say, studying for a big exam. Not only that, you can "lock" people, too. This app also provides you with monthly reports of your phone habits so you can see which apps you spend the most time on. You can also set reminders to unplug from your phone and ask your friends to do the same, all through the app. Offtime is available for Androids and iPhones.

Photomath

For some, math is just not easy. If it takes you hours to complete a single math assignment, this app will help you get it done in half the time—and actually understand it. Photomath is super easy to use. All you do is scan the problem you need help with and it shows how to solve it, step-by-step. The app *does* only work on problem set questions but they cover all types of math from basic adding and subtracting to linear equations and more. Photomath is available for Androids and iPhones.

Noisli

With all the unnecessary noise happening around us, it can be difficult to focus. This app creates the good type of noise, though: It's a customizable background noise generator. You can create and save your own productive or relaxing noise mixtapes. Think of it as a white noise machine that you can travel anywhere with. Noisli is available for Androids and  iPhones.

What's your trick for staying productive? Let us know down below.

Photo credit: Next Power Up, Imgur, Noisli

by Britnee Wright | 1/14/2017