productivity: organize your phone to work for you, not against you ☎️ what’s on my iphone 2021

IG: / rowenatsai | Hi potate fam, we're back with another what's on my iPhone, how I organize my apps, and tips for how to be the boss / put your phone in place as the tool that it is. 😀 The first 1000 people will get a free trial of Skillshare Premium Membership: skl.sh/rowenatsai02211 Thank you Skillshare for sponsoring this video!
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0:00 Intro
1:15 Favorite features
3:54 How I organize my phone
4:39 What apps I use: Utility page
6:59 What apps I use: Productivity page
9:52 What apps I use: Social/Entertainment page
10:57 Importance of keeping my phone simple
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[@rowena]

Sweetest swedish potatoes, hope you're all doing swimmingly~ would mean the world if you could fill out this survey on what you thought of the How to Un-potato Your Life challenge, whether you joined Vibely or not, and how I can improve my channel to create even better content for you all 💕: productivepotatoes.typeform.com/to/pk61oypn

[@sisseljilken5794]

How did you get google calendar as a widget? It doesn’t work for me :/

[@kpopscenario1406]

Hii

[@hanniacorena7657]

Hiiiii can you share your wallpaper image? Is lovely!

[@jesussavedme6260]

Jesus loves you so much Rowena!! I felt the need to tell you that and I want everyone who reads this to know that Jesus loves you so much too!!! 😊❤️❤️ He can remove all the hurt from your life, in fact, He wants to! (If you let Him) :)

[@weslolo1074]

when your phone is so dry that you don't even need to use "do not disturb" lmao

[@TheCuteOverthinker]

Same 😂

[@asivemziki8263]

This is the most relatable comment I’ve ever seen

[@ItsTifahTifah]

Lol same

[@charitygamble]

Same…. 😂😂😂

[@leilanihawks9532]

same bae

[@nina.namaste]

i have gotten into the habit of deleting all social media apps (youtube, reddit, facebook) from my phone and only using them through my phones browser. it's much less convenient than the actual app and makes it harder to mindlessly binge content but still gives you access in case you need/want it.

[@hopesparks3839]

I did the exact same thing this week!!

[@lerinorthcott]

i thought i was weird for doing that, but we've got the right idea!

[@arianaswindell]

same! I did this with Twitter (not really on purpose, but works either way lol) and I've found that I'm less likely to go check a tweet or randomly scroll on there now.

[@melaniegriesemer]

I need to do this!! Thanks for the tip!

[@luneditz317]

Thank you for sharing this! People need to know more about this kind of things☺️☺️☺️

[@misskaylor7894]

My phone is on “do not disturb” mode 24/7 and it’s been like that for over 2 years🥰

[@maddyfraaza1080]

lol mine too but I just got my phone a few months ago so it hasn't been like that for as long as yours

[@misskaylor7894]

@@maddyfraaza1080 i love this mode and the dark one too :)

[@pizzariotin]

same i haven't heard my ringtone or know how it sounds in like 3 years haha

[@renren-nl1pw]

Same hahhahahahha

[@reina2286]

mine is always on do not disturb and silent mode

[@lukeguccii]

Do Not Disturb mode on my phone changed my life. I remember having my phone with me whilst I am trying to work but I kept getting notifications or things come through my phone and I kept checking my phone. Once I started putting my phone in Do Not Disturb mode whilst working, I found that I was able to enter the flow state easier and stay in the flow state to complete my work. When being distracted prior, the struggle with working was that it was difficult to go into a flow state since I kept breaking focus.

[@alishaanimations3058]

Ha I’m just anti social so I’ve kept Do Not Disturb mode always 😭 BUT CONGRATS MANN

[@lil.ikuraa]

✨ tip ✨ if u find yourself addicted to your phone turn your phone to greyscale! also as a communication major, it was interesting to see your perspective on how you can take back control of your device. I think you might enjoy looking into social constructionism, technological determinism, and mutual shaping. these topics are my jaaaam 🍓✨

[@nk-qs1lc]

@@Flowergoatflower idk if you found your answer, but there was some research thing that the colorful icons of most apps unconsciously makes you click on it

[@zalafotivec4163]

Thank you!!

[@viennala2528]

I would rather put it away somewhere its hard to reach since I am addicted anyway.. ; - ;

[@seraffym_]

“Looking at even just the colors of your screen activates a banana-like rewards [system] for chimpanzees. If you just turn that off, it makes a big difference,” Harris said at the 2018 Milken Insitute Global Conference on Monday.

[@xiquai]

How does one turn their phone to greyscale ?

[@improvewithsoo-selfdevelop1219]

“It’s not always that we need to do more but rather that we need to focus on less.” - Nathan W. Morris Inspiring video! Going to start "decluttering" my phone now!

[@michelleflorenz]

Love how you're intentional about what's on your home screen! Keeps the distractions away, right? I'm using boost app social for the same vibe, but for my social media accounts.

[@simpionefederico]

I'm on that too! Keeps my IG and TikTok lit and organized.

[@JohnathonLennon]

when I turned 21 my parents got me my first cell phone. i told them to return it because I don't need it. i have a house phone and my laptop is all I use for work then once I close it I close all the tech in my reach. People freak out that I don't care for any of this stuff but I could care less on what others think. going on 24 now and I am so happy with my decisions

[@audette151]

wow this is really impressive! This is an uncommon decision in our connected world, I admire this

[@Myphor2003]

Hey I really respect your decision. This is impressive and you’re right about not rlly needing it.

[@MysticalKO]

Really good decision, but how would you take Photos?

[@JohnathonLennon]

@@MysticalKO I got a digital camera that I barely use. Do I need photos?

[@reddwarfhead]

Forget taking photos, how do you get around without maps.. how do you let people know where you are when you're outside, or when you need to reach out to someone. 😶

[@BlissfulMartini]

I love that Do Not Disturb automatically comes on at night. Unless I’m actively texting someone I don’t even realize it’s on.

[@mysticalistaTV]

That sweater is SO cute in u. U are glowing

[@studywithshel]

Yup she is

[@FlaviaKokles]

Rowena, I have been following you pretty much since your first video. But I never took the chance to thank you for everything you do for us. Big thank you! You inspire me to be a better person and to live a life of service, helping those who need. You are a really bright potato! I love you! Have a great day!

[@jaychantel8080]

“It’s the frequency to which you do that” for sure, for the month of June I’m actively working on self improvement and spirituality and part of that is changing my productivity behaviors. I’ve been a slave to the shopping, gaming, social media apps and they suck up so much of your time. Your ideas on how to use your smartphone at a tool is awesome, thank you for this! Can’t wait to implement this in my routine ☺️

[@maddiganmarie]

I have the 7+, but I am still really grateful. I do have times when I watch these videos and feel like I wish I had it, but my phone has all the features I need. So, it works just fine :) Thank you for this video!!

[@allaina6399]

Likewise, but a 7! Yes, gratitude is truly important 😍

[@brookebrezzo]

same still on the 7+ and there's nothing to envy to the newest models exept maybe for the photo quality

[@haneyakhan3332]

Yes me too I have a 7 and works perfectly fine for my needs!

[@Meg-eq2md]

I have a 6. are the features very different? I hadn’t actually noticed 🤗

[@zuhraa4171]

@@Meg-eq2md I recently upgraded from 6 to 12pro max and trust me, there is no difference.

[@natakatsivalis]

Wow!! I love how you have a theme for each page and use widgets in such an interesting way!! I changed my whole phone organization while watching the video. Thanks so much for that!

[@sweetohhsara]

This was GOLD! My apps were all over the place before watching this. I decided to follow your guide and wow, I love this new layout! I added Headspace to that first page and I can already tell that I'm going to be meditating more because it looks so dang cute (added it as a widget). Thank you!

[@TheMorganeClub]

SO GOOD TO SEE U BACK!! DESPERATELY NEEDED THIS VIDEO! ur making us productive potatoes HOW GREAT IT THAT!! 😂🥔👸🏻

[@rowena]

the best type of potatoes hehe GOTCHU Morgane 💕

[@TheMorganeClub]

@@rowena 😂🙌🙌❤️

[@studywithshel]

Potatoes💜

[@glamfab16]

I feel like even your style puts me in a happy mood. Love the sweater

[@kailzenin9008]

new to this channel, i love how calm she talks and how useful her comtents.

[@IIISincerelyIII]

I can tell by your speech and the pace you speak at you have amazing parents who raised a diamond. you're beautiful mentally and u're intelligent. god bless. 🦋 loved this video and learned a lot.

[@OdalmyRuiz]

The quote at the beginning though,👏🏽 I feel like so many of us forget about the power of taking control, and our relationships with our devices, especially during this time

[@the360lifejourneywithaself5]

Love this! I am reorganizing my phone right now! I've been contemplating disabling notifications because so many of the apps just send me commercials and advertisements. I know that doing this is going to help so much.

[@karapatriciaagbayani6373]

My week is not complete without youuuuu - missed you ate rowena! 😍

[@jonasvw]

Thanks for sharing your tips! Organizing your phone in the categories: 1) utilities 2) productivity & 3) social is a great idea - I'll try this out, because I am to often on social media and putting it on the last page might help me :)

[@edaivadari]

You have no idea how much you helped me to change my mind of my life just... I really appreciate and adore you and your works so much!

[@francescaa8869]

Productivity trick: Sometimes I use the Forest app but toghether with the guided access option! I remove the possibility to touch the screen or go away from the app, unless i digit the code and this adds a lot of friction to disrdaction. Cause sometimes i just close the forest app and reopen it really quick when the notif comes that my tree is dying. I do this bunch of times so i can do everything without letting my tree die. Having to put in the code, let me have that two or three second where I think "no you have to get back to study". I also do this when i have to look at something on my phone for school (like a pdf), i use guided access so i can't go to other apps.

[@soundariyawankhede3637]

Rowena making my day, like always. Love you, ro! ❤️

[@danella636]

The utilities, productivity and social media tip was SOOO helpful!!

[@sumeyye4768]

I love that your wallpaper and outfit match 😍

[@rowena]

oo! absolutely unintentional but my eyes were very pleasantly surprised while ediitng hehe

[@cvcqosx]

why is her room just so organized? 😫✨🥺

[@joanelviyanti]

this is so so mind opening! i actually started to consciously putting my phone away from my sight when im going to work, or use the flip app! been feeling less distracted lately 💖

[@user-me2mh4mv1i]

thank you for this! currently having a battle with myself as to what or who to prioritize. my phone has been the boss for a long time now and i need to change that! you, your words, and your learnings that you share with us have always been giving me new learnings in life. have a good day, rowena!! 💕

[@chelseaadams995]

Thankyou so much!! This is amazing! I’ve been using the do not disturb function for ages but your other advice from this video has helped me so much. I also went through my notes app and transferred everything into Notion by category!

[@todayscloudyy]

Oh my! I'm so happy to see a new vlog from you, Ro! I've been waiting for days! Missed yah!

[@jeannemorona_]

AHHHH i was actually planning to reorganize my phone to suit my style (because i realized i need to be *friends* with my phone since i'm doing online classes and announcements are just.... 24/7 there 🥲✊) and this just came right in time!! thank you rowena 😭💖💖

[@janoeven8373]

I love how your sweater matches the video theme 😍❤️🌟

[@IshaSharma11]

Exactly

[@koldorii]

your video is so aesthetically pleasing! makes my soul happy🥺💞

[@Imarianesm]

Wowww i love you already. I've been trying to better myself mentally, spiritually, and physically. I'm trying to be more disciplined as 2020 really brought me to my worst. Thank you so much! your video is so hepful

[@allaina6399]

Excited for your february journal plan!

[@Simpals19]

Omg just needed this rn. Your videos make life so much. Keep inspiring. Much love. ✨❤️

[@AshleySpurlin]

First video I've seen of yours, but I subscribed after less than five minutes. I am looking forward to diving deeper into some of the articles you've mentioned. Thanks, KZbin, for the recommendation.

[@SundayswithJamie]

Yaaaay!!! Thank you for always inspiring and motivating us to be the best potatoes we can be hehe ❤️🥰

[@mahirahmajdi]

Consciously choosing to go on Skillshare rather than Instagram is such a great idea! ✨ Gonna try that out myself!

[@Farahkandil]

Your voice is so comforting ❤️❤️ thanks for the video

[@AlexisKingsley]

AMAZING productivity tips! Thank you Rowena!! ❤️

[@ncknelson]

"Be in control when you wanna check your phone vs phone checking in on you to make you feel you're missing on a bunch of stuff". Love it just be the boss on your phone and don't let those AI algorithm to distract you to whatever hella you're doing.

[@morgansmagick1696]

Couldn’t get over it watching this... all the colors are coordinated even down to your sweater 😍

[@kelsey4945]

Finally someone who understands me lol Lots of love xx

[@wannarumblechica]

great tips. I ended up deleting most non-phone related apps a while back. I use many tools on my computer and it works better for me. I keep my phone as a phone.

[@holygrailrose]

I’ve been waiting for a video like this from you. I recently got the iPhone 12 Pro Max, and still kept my 12 pro for work. I’m glad you uploaded this. Thank you! 💜😁

[@rowena]

aww so glda to hear, hope this video was helpful!! 💕

[@noemin911]

Always look forward to your videos. Happy to be part of this community 🥰

[@dannydevitostan]

i needed this video so bad today!! thank you❤️

[@Maple_loop222]

Thanks for making my phone more organized. Love ur aesthetic ❤

[@vanessasheena]

Wow! Great video. I never would have thought to organize my phone apps for productivity. I just did it and it’s a freaking revelation!!! Not going back to the old version.

[@maiya_gruel]

Thank you so much for this video! Organizing my phone relieved so much stress and anxiety😁

[@AlianysAlfalla]

Love your channel and I joined vibely and I loved it !!!

[@karolinaka7357]

This is some life-saving advise ! Love your content :)

[@paulinesaludo7388]

This is really timely! Hope you create one too about your other gadgets. Love you mama potatoooooo

[@ThatwasAsian]

I also just found this article and love to see you talking about it !

[@leticialins6347]

This video is so perfect that I can even describe it! I was trying to find a video to get my phone clean and try to organize my apps and I just find your video. It's so amazing and teach me things that I already knew but I even stop to think about it. Thank you very much! Especially the tips about the Vibely app! And you said, "instead of stopping five minutes to lose myself check my Instagram I can read on my phone" and it's so true! Cause every time that my screen turns on I check my messages AND Instagram. Your video it's really helpful!

[@GiselleShi]

Love all the details said in this video. Really love to look at your wallpaper and sweater. They're same color and appealing to eyes 😍♥️

[@KateFeng]

also random but your video editing and just overall channel focus has influenced and inspired me so much❤️

[@Teresa2002100]

i just found your channel and i’m in love with it!!! i wanna be like you when i grow up

[@keziah.johnson]

Focus mode on Samsung devices (not sure if all androids have it!) paired with do not disturb has been so useful for me! It not only stops notifications, it also locks you out of apps(except for messages) that you choose you don't need to access during your "work" or "me" times. It just serves as an extra barrier to pass in order to waste my time and it usually works in keeping away from those "lose yourself" apps.

[@diananguyen1648]

I needed this 😭

[@Hellojovelle]

Am I the only one here who patiently checks and waits for Rowena's video? So happy there's a new video! 😍😍😍

[@amia666]

Nope! We're here with you

[@AC-uk4jv]

I needed this. 💖 Thanks Rowena!!

[@rachiboo14]

Recently got the 12 pro max and I absolutely love it. App timers have been the biggest game changer for me, stops me spending so much time on my phone

[@userem2310]

One of the most useful video I’ve ever watched thankss❤️

[@elyssatruman1292]

You have the most calming voice

[@hope-uk5mf]

I love how your wallpaper matches with your cloth

[@dianatran7171]

Hi ^-^ Your video is seriously transforming my life, I'm so happy that I found you. I've been struggling with productivity for so long and needed to change my system. With that being said, thanks to you I know how to use widgets to help with my productivity! I'm very excited to reset my phone and change my unhealthy relationship with her to a much more fulfilling one that can help me thrive. A smartphone is definitely a tool, thank you so much for changing my perspective. Much love from new potato!

[@Lyydiaw]

my first time watching your videos, it was on my page, and i’m eating a sweet potato rn AND YOU SAY HEY SWEET POTATOS i’m like :0 it’s ment go be

[@xblitz7669]

thank you so much Rowena! you are the best!!

[@IshaSharma11]

I love when you say dear phone for me not against me ❤

[@hpp6317]

Thanks for the tips! Esp that organizing the home pages on the phone simple but wonderful!!!

[@Grace-hv8pr]

I love this, thanks so much for sharing ✨

[@nini44]

Full of nuggets of wisdom. Thanks so much lovely!

[@twotwinningcavs]

I am constantly searching stores who send me an email, adding things to my cart and never checking out… I would waste HOURS a day! Thank you for pointing this out!

[@BeccaDoss]

Do Not Disturb is by far my favorite phone feature. I have it scheduled every day from 9:30pm-8am, and I turn it in any time I’m working. I honestly don’t know what I’d do without it, because I need to keep my phone by me at all times for various reasons, so it can be used in an emergency, but also kept on dnd for anything not-urgent. Some other great ideas here, thanks for this video! Glad I stumbled across it.😊

[@mthuvodoki]

Its cute how the wallpaper matches your sweater

[@Jodster850506]

I love your sweater 😍 thanks for the good advice 😊

[@callmeteezus]

I followed along while watching this video, and I love the way it looks!! I can tell that putting all of my social media on the last page already made me forget it was there! I am ready to change for the better

[@MsquilATL]

I did the same thing 🥰

[@kajalrani0]

The lamp behing is sooo cuteee, trying to steal the show 😍😍😍

[@islanddryad]

So happy these days I’m less and less attached to my phone (partly because I scroll mostly through KZbin for art inspo videos and tutorials and I can always do that on my iPad) and I only pop onto the social media stuff to run my art buisness stuff and I try to just pop in, post and then that’s it. I use to be a lot worse with checking social media when I was younger but now I’m happy to say I’ve made an effort to no longer make it habit ✨👏🏻

[@nourreda1508]

omg she is so sweet and chill just subbed♥️

[@asterain]

thanks so much for sharing these tips my phone is a lot calmer now✨

[@ItsNalissa]

Loved this video! Really excited to start implementing some changes, as i am super guilty of mindlessly scrolling through my phone!

[@Niko-nd7ce]

I agree with the beginning of this video, I used to get technology and it just used to be fancy toys to do the same things, social media, etc.. cam to realize that I could do anything and the technology I have can be used for a purpose. So I'm starting a design business instead of just appreciating good design I want to make it. Great video, you have a lot of good tips. :)

[@alphaandliarize]

I love my new iPhone too and this video has been very educational and hit my gut very hard. I'll work on my organizational skills starting today.

[@ncknelson]

love your separate space for us in your phone. Team Potato Tasks

[@ironqueenfanful]

I HAVE LEARNED MORE FROM THIS VIDEO THAN ANY VIDEO I WATCHED IN MY ENTIRE LIFE

[@danielaerikafadriquela3964]

Love this video♥️maybe nexttime help us to be more productive in life

[@vibewithmabel]

I love decluttering my phone!! Glad I'm not alone :) I already did that in 2014 and my best friend at the time looked at me like I was crazy, like what you're cleaning up your phone^^She thought it was cute :)

[@theunknown_747]

I haven't used the DND mode even once on my phone. For introverts who maybe get a couple of notifications a week half of the battle is already won since the phone won't disrupt you often. Snapseed is a very good alternative for photo editing. Reminders and Notes are brilliant I must say. Those I use a lot.

[@clairewilliams9323]

love this video and do not disturb is a lifesaver! ALSO your sweater is gorgeous, where is it from??

[@joymae]

Even your iPhone aesthetic is clean and productive 😂

[@camylapiel7277]

hey! ✨ brasilian girl here!! this video changed my life, so thank you for that. 🤍

[@tmlaron2501]

So much things to learn from you Rowena

[@rowena]

:') grateful for you TM!

[@IshaSharma11]

I just enter in my 20s series and I document that ❤

[@snigdhabarai8614]

You inspire me a lot ❤❤❤❤❤