The Forest App: A Unique Productivity Tool

The app is designed to help you avoid distractions and stay on task, and it even lets you earn virtual coins that you can spend to plant real trees around the world. Alternatively, you can spend your hard-earned coins on purchasing more cute trees or background sounds available in the store.

I have been using this app since 2018, and it has been a gamechanger for me.

Many people struggle with phone distractions while trying to study, for example, you open Instagram or just quickly want to check that message someone sent. If you are like me though, and use a computer to work or study, your primary source of distraction is not your phone.

There are productivity tools for computers that you can use to keep you focused but I still use Forest to help me keep track of things, and having less distractions from my phone are a bonus.

I have a lot of apps I like or need to use on my phone while I work, but the premium version of the app does let you choose what apps you whitelist, and this feature has been so helpful.

There are some apps that I whitelist purely because it would freak me out if I cannot access them if something important happens, such as Whatsapp. I also do social media as part of my job sometimes, and I like to check how the posts look on the phone once they have been published. In cases like these, you will just have to trust yourself and stay disciplined to not abuse the privileges you give yourself.

To use the Forest app, simply download it from the App Store or Google Play Store.

The premium version app costs a little bit of money, but it’s well worth the price for anyone who wants to boost their productivity, and the price is extremely affordable, even for students.

Once you’ve downloaded the app, you can start a work session by planting a virtual tree. As you work, the tree will grow, and if you stay focused until the end of the session, the tree will be added to your virtual forest. If you exit the app before the session is over, the tree will wither and die.

The Forest app offers a number of advantages over other productivity tools.

For one thing, it’s a fun and engaging way to stay focused on your work or studies. Watching your tree grow and adding it to your virtual forest can be a satisfying and motivating experience. Additionally, the app offers a range of features that can help you stay on task, such as the ability to set timers, track your progress, and customize your sessions.

One of the most unique aspects of the Forest app is its tree-planting feature. As you earn virtual coins by staying focused and completing sessions, you can use those coins to plant real trees around the world. The app partners with Trees for the Future to plant trees in areas that have been deforested, which means that your productivity can have a positive impact on the environment.

Overall, the Forest app is a great tool for anyone who wants to stay focused and productive. Its unique approach to productivity, engaging features, and positive impact on the environment make it a standout tool in the crowded productivity app market.

So why not give it a try and see if it helps you stay on task and make a difference in the world?

 Let me know if you gave the app a try! I’d love ot hear your thoughts and experiences.