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Some weeks are not overwhelming because of the workload. They are overwhelming because everything feels important at once. You spend more time deciding what to do than actually doing it.

The goal here is not perfect decisions. It is momentum, clarity, and fewer mental loops. These tools help you move forward without second guessing every step.

What it is:
A personal AI memory that records and indexes what you see and hear on your computer.

How it helps:
You stop replaying conversations and rereading emails trying to remember what was decided. You search your own work history and move on.

Cost: Paid with free trial
Effort to learn: Low
Takeaway: It removes the mental load of remembering everything so you can focus on deciding what comes next.

What it is:
An AI assistant built into Notion that summarizes context and highlights key points inside your notes.

How it helps:
It turns messy project notes into clear next steps when your brain feels fried.

Cost: Included with paid Notion plans
Effort to learn: Low
Takeaway: You stop staring at a page wondering what matters and let the tool surface it for you.

What it is:
An AI-powered task manager that auto prioritizes work and builds your schedule.

How it helps:
It decides what deserves your time today based on urgency and deadlines so you do not have to.

Cost: Paid
Effort to learn: Medium
Takeaway: It cuts decision fatigue by making the call for you and keeping your week realistic.

Productivity breaks down when decision fatigue kicks in. These tools shorten the gap between confusion and action so you can move forward with confidence instead of hesitation.

Keep hacking your workday - I’ll be back next week!

The Hack The Workday Team

Here’s to saving time - and your sanity at work.