6 Apps That Will Make The Rest Of Your 2019 Productive AF
2019 is more than halfway over! If you're like me, you have yet to cross off your major goals for the year and are sitting here wondering where the time went. Or maybe the first half of your 2019 was super productive and you need something to keep that momentum going.
Either way, before we let things or people waste any more of our time and energy, this is the perfect moment to take inventory of what we hope to accomplish over the next T minus five months. And the drive we're looking for can be right at our fingertips.
Before you dive into more goal-setting, check out these journaling apps that can boost your organization, productivity and even self-care.
Remember The Milk:
Remember The Milk App
If you're a to-do list kind of girl at heart, this might be the app you've been searching your App store for. Whether your goal for 2019 is to just remember the little, tedious tasks or become more organized in general, Remember The Milk reminds us that we can do it all…and that it doesn't have to be stressful. It's easy to access, making it convenient to that take to-do from your brain and integrate it to your phone. It takes your organization to the next level with the ability to categorize tasks by due dates, how often the task will repeat, lists, tags and other features.
Planner Pro:
This is for the woman who's looking to combine and sync all of her planning, scheduling and productivity apps in one. Planner Pro can connect with your calendars and events (and even hide calendars if you feel like you're getting super overwhelmed). You can plan timely tasks (with a variety of 25 different priorities and a system reminder for each one) and can also create unlimited notes each day.
Day One:
Day One App
This app has already gained more than enough popularity and touts as the #1 app for journaling. And there are so many reasons why, sis. For starters, it's aesthetically appealing, which can serve as an inspiration to use it. Second, it features so many ways for you to reach your goals and stay organized this year. Whether you want to upload a snapshot to remind you of what you're striving for, leave yourself an audio message for those days you're stuck in a rut, or organize your to-dos with tags and by favorites, Day One can seriously be the app you never knew you needed.
Five Minute Journal:
It's safe to say that making to-do lists and getting them done is just the beginning of setting and reaching goals this year. But if one of your goals (or many of them) is to channel your inner self and just start journaling your thoughts more, Five Minute Journal can be a good start. We all love a good pen and a cute notebook, but if you're not there yet, or if you want something a little more convenient to carry around with you, this app allows you to easily create and edit journal entries, and has an option for you to create a list of things you're grateful for; which a lot of times can be what journaling is all about.
Wunderlist:
Wunderlist App
Many of us are women on the go trying to be a superwoman all while taking care of ourselves. Wunderlist can help us get there without going crazy. From reminding you to book a nail appointment or grab coffee with a friend (because yes, life can get that hectic), to making sure you don't forget work tasks and assignments, Wunderlist has a beautiful way of keeping us aligned with personal and professional to-dos. So whether your goal is to climb the corporate ladder or do better at spending quality time with friends and family, this app can help you do both.
Momento:
Have you ever wished that you could document some of your favorite moments, but didn't want to share it on social media? That's where Momento comes in. For now, this app is only available for iPhones, but there are some pretty standup alternatives for Android users. Momento houses all of your notes, photos, videos and even locations and friends in one app. If you do want to branch out, it also syncs your Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media platforms. On top of social media features, users can write private notes, make summaries of the days, months and years (which is amazing to help keep track of goals), create custom reminders and so much more.
What are some methods you've used to accomplish your goals this year? Comment and let us know!
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I think we all can agree that social media really is a double-edged sword. What I mean by that is there is just as much bad that can come out of it as good. At the end of the day, it really is about 1) having your own mind, 2) finding balance when it comes to how much time you spend online, and 3) doing your own research instead of taking random people’s opinions as the gospel (i.e., facts).
Gee, I wish more folks did all of this when it comes to if a man needs to have a large penis to sexually satisfy a woman (he does not) and if a woman who has had multiple sex partners will ultimately end up with a vagina that is too large for smaller penises to please her (a lie).
Science totally has my back on debunking both of those things (more on that in a bit). Know what else does? A particular type of sex method that is becoming more popular by the day. One that just might convince you to, as they used to say back in the day, focus less on the “size of the wave” and ride out the “motion of the ocean” instead.
It’s called shallowing. Here’s what it’s all about.
What Is Shallowing?
GiphyIf there’s one thing that I wish folks would say more thoroughly when it comes to women and orgasms, it’s that when it comes to75 percent of women not being able to orgasm from only intercourse, the accurate statement is they struggle with achieving a vaginal orgasm without the assistance of some type of clitoral stimulation. Yeah, we’ve really got to remember that very few things in this life are a complete monolith — orgasms included (check out “U-Spot Orgasm, Fantasy Orgasm & 6 Other Orgasms You Should Try Tonight”).
In fact, it was while I was reading up on pairing — a word that is used for when clitoral stimulation transpires during penetration — that I decided to do some deep-diving into shallowing (because it was mentioned inone of the articles that I read).And what is it? Shallowing is when a penis, finger, tongue, or sex toy of some sort is used in order to ever so slightly penetrate the vaginal opening of a woman.
And why is shallowing not just a current sex trend but something that every woman on this planet should try? It’s because of what I’ve said, more than once, on this platform: it focuses on the most sensitive part of a woman’s vagina, which isthe first two inches of her vaginal opening.
When the emphasis is placed there, not only does it increase your chances of experiencing “the big O,” but it can also build up anticipation, which can intensify your orgasms too — yes, shallowing can also be seen as a form of edging.
Another thing that’s cool about shallowing is — and it really and truly can’t be said enough — something that makes vaginal and blended orgasms easier to achieve for some women really has little to do with the size of a man’s package or even his technique; it’s straight up anatomy. Yep, the closer that a woman’s clitoris is to her vaginal opening, the easier it is for a penis to stimulate both. So, science makes it possible for vaginal orgasms to be easier for some women than others.
At the same time, shallowing can make it possible for more women who want to see what a vaginal orgasm actually feels like (because it’s easier for the head of the penis to stimulate the opening of the vagina while the shaft can rub up against your clitoris; based on the position that you are in, of course — the missionary with some pillows propped under the lower part of your back is ideal for this).
Now that you see what shallowing actually is, do you get why I said that penis size doesn’t matter when it comes to doing it — and getting the kind of orgasms that you want? Contrary to popular belief, your vagina is only around four inches. In fact, some health experts say that it ranges between 2-4”. Anything larger, your body literally has to stretch out to accommodate; this includes penises and babies. So, if your vagina is “making room” for more than four inches, why in the world do you think you need a 10-inch man? Yeah…exactly. It really is time to get over the silliness. The average penis continues to be 5.5”. Makes sense when you take it all in (no pun intended).
Aight, so now that you know what shallowing is all about, let me try and hard sell you on why it’s a sex technique that you should try as soon as tonight (if you possibly can).
1. It takes the pressure off of you and your partner.
I’ve been working with couples for almost 20 years at this point. This means that the topic of sex comes up quite a bit. And if there’s one thing that continues to be an issue is inconsistent orgasms (check out “Why Do Orgasms So Often Seem Like A ‘Hit-Or-Miss’ Experience For Women?”).
Listen, no matter how many articles you read or sex positions you try, if you’re anxious, stressed out, or overthinking, it’s gonna get in the way of you experiencing high peaks of pleasure on a consistent basis. Since shallowing is something that can easily be done even in foreplay (via fingering and/ororal sex) if you get that first “release” off, that makes it easier to just sit back and enjoy the ones that (hopefully) are to follow.
2. It teaches you more about your vagina.
A part of the reason why I keep repeating certain facts about vaginas in these articles is that it’s amazing how little certain things are discussed en masse — like the size of the vaginal tube. And since shallowing helps you to stimulate the nerve endings at the entrance of your va-jay-jay along with your G-spot (which is housed a little ways from your opening), shallowing is a great way to explore that area of your body as you figure out what truly works for you and…what doesn’t.
3. It’s the perfect merging of foreplay and intercourse.
When you really stop to think about it, shallowing is like the bridge between foreplay and intercourse because you can use so many different things to do it. So, if you want to experiment with a new sex toy or you want a bit more time to “warm up the engine” before full-on penetration begins, shallowing is one of the most sexually arousing compromises there is.
4. It can help to increase your partner’s stamina.
A few years back, I penned an article for the site entitled, “We’ve Got Some All-Natural Ways To Increase Stamina & Sensitivity.” Listen, even though I onceread a GQ article that said that over 60 percent of the people they polled were fine with intercourse lasting no longer than 5-10 minutes — that poll doesn’t speak for all of us, chile.
So, if you would like your man to build up to going longer, shallowing can help to make that happen. Since he’s barely putting beyond the tip in, he can learn how to be in you for longer periods of time without being, well, in you.
5. It helps you to appreciate whatever “package” he has.
Again — and it really can’t be said enough — if shallowing is all about exploring the mere entrance of your vagina, you don’t need a man with BDE (check out “BDE: Please Let The 'It Needs To Be Huge' Myth Go”) or honestly, even anything close to it.
I mean, even though, reportedly, the size that the average woman says gives her the most orgasms is eight inches — I bet those women have never really tried shallowing before. 10”, 8”, or the average 5.5” can certainly get the job done. And well.
6. It feels A-MAZ-ING.
Okay,so now that you know about shallowing, I promise that if you put the word into your favorite search engine, you’re either gonna see articles on golfing (LOL) or sex, especially as of late. That’s because more couples are trying it out and getting mind-blowing results from it. So, if you’re looking for something new to try, give shallowing a shot.
Hey, anything that’s designed to stimulate your most intense vaginal nerve endings has got to be something for the record books. I mean, how could it not be? Lawd.
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