All of us in the rat race are striving to prove our mettle by working hard. But what if we told you that there are plenty of phone apps out there that make life so much easier for the working woman? From apps that help you stay fit despite grueling work schedules to ones that help you reach work on time, technology has given us a lot. Want to know which are our picks for your phone? Read on…

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Google Maps

This is probably one of the best apps to make commuting easy. It’ll give you traffic updates so you can take the quickest route to work and help you navigate your way to a new location without having to ask pedestrians for help. It makes for the perfect guide to road travel and even gives you the different commuting options between two points. We swear by it!

Google Maps is available for download on the Play Store and the App Store.

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Drinking Water

Working hard and looking good takes some practice. That’s why we downloaded this app that’ll keep our skin hydrated despite the air conditioning. It reminds you when you need to drink a glass of water and also keeps a tab on your water consumption habits. All you need to do is set the number of cups you wish to drink each day (women generally need to consume between 2–3 litres of water everyday) and the app will keep reminding you to do exactly that.

Drinking Water is available for download on the Play Store.

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VithU

An app by Channel V, VithU is a step towards ensuring the safety of women given that this topic has become a major concern in our country today. An emergency app, users must first enter the list of their closest contacts that need to be notified in the case of an emergency, and when the need arises, at the click of the power button (two consecutive times,) it sends out alert messages every 2 minutes to the contact list. The receivers can then spot your location on the app to come assist you, if need be.

VithU is available for download on the Play Store.

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Shetaxi

This one is a fleet of taxi cabs operated by women in order to make travelling easy for women commuters. All you have to do is set your pick-up location and book your ride, paying only after you’ve reached your destination. So simple!

Shetaxi is available for download on the Play Store and the App Store.

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Office Workout: Exercises

Sitting in one place facing the computer can cause some serious damage to our body. While we often give ‘too much work’ as a reason for skipping exercise before or after work, the Office Workout: Exercises app shows you easy workouts that you can do at your desk itself! From stretches to wrist exercises and eyes workout, this one has it all. We’ve already hit the install button. Have you?

Office Workout: Exercises is available for download on Play Store.