A writer for MakeUseOf tried using various self-care apps in an attempt to battle procrastination, but found they ultimately made them more stressed, not less.
The apps tended to simplify important tasks too much, requiring paid subscriptions for their more useful functions, and the games-like interfaces were distracting and took away from the seriousness of task accomplishment.
The apps were also tricky to set up and required a lot of user configuration, and the volume of notifications they generated disrupted productivity and concentration.
The writer felt there was a lack of human element and medical expertise in the apps, with progress within the apps not translating to real-world accomplishments, and the potential for data breaches within the apps posing a threat to users’ privacy.
The writer concludes that to-do lists apps are just as effective, if not more so, than self-care apps, and requires the same level of discipline to succeed.
