{"id":1542,"date":"2020-09-24T21:50:03","date_gmt":"2020-09-25T01:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog2wrkdev.wpenginepowered.com\/best-productivity-bots\/"},"modified":"2026-09-30T07:48:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-30T11:48:29","slug":"best-productivity-bots","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog2workato.wpengine.com\/best-productivity-bots\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Productivity Bots for Healthier Remote Work"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Is your work-from-home routine productive and healthy?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For most, there\u2019s (understandably) room for improvement, as working from home forces us to deal with a variety of challenges\u2014from engaging with colleagues virtually to dealing with distractions in and outside of our home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help you work effectively and take care of your&nbsp;well-being, here are 3 productivity bots you can try out!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/the-connector\/time-management-for-product-managers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How product managers (and other professionals) can manage their time more effectively<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Collaboration Bot<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For many, the convenience of making requests in person is missed, whether it\u2019s walking over to a colleague, or simply looking to your side and talking to them from the comfort of your desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can copy these types of interactions with Collaboration Bot.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using the bot, you can request certain colleagues to review something by a certain date via a chat tool like <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workato.com\/integrations\/slack\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=productivity-bots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Slack<\/a>. You can also assign a level of priority to the request so that the reviewer can better manage their incoming asks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a closer look at how it works:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Work Better, Together With Collaboration Bot\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/uZqSJBKFMOE?start=176&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Pomodoro Bot<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To help you get in the zone, you can try the \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Pomodoro_Technique\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pomodoro Technique<\/a>\u201d\u2014a method where you split your work into short time intervals and sandwich them with short breaks (e.g. 25 minute periods of working with 5 minute breaks in-between).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re up for adopting the technique, the Pomodoro Bot can assist you by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Checking for meeting conflicts before you start working<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Starting a timer when you\u2019re ready&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pausing notifications to avoid distractions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Letting you know when it\u2019s time to take a break&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check it out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Minimize Distractions, Maximize Productivity With Pomodoro Bot\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/YjAAqG6qMxw?start=112&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Food Bot<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you work by yourself, it can be easy to work through your lunch time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You might get by OK if this happens every now and then, but if this becomes a habit, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2019\/08\/21\/giving-up-lunch-breaks-may-risk-your-health-and-companys-bottom-line.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">studies show<\/a> that you may be putting your productivity and job satisfaction on the line.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To maintain a healthy lunch routine, you can use Food Bot. The bot can send you daily reminders about lunch, ask what you\u2019d like to have, and see if you\u2019d like to cook (which can prompt the bot to offer recipes) or get takeout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the end of a given week, the bot can share a report that breaks down your eating activity, allowing you to better understand your eating habits and make health or finance-based adjustments as needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s more:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Maintain a Healthy Work-Life Balance and Prevent Burnout With Food Bot\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/cpMqmFXfqMU?start=291&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Learn more about each of these bots by tuning into the webinar, \u201c<\/em><a href=\"https:\/\/resources.workato.com\/unexpected-automations\/level-up-remote-work-with-intelligent-chatbots-september-16\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=productivity-bots\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><em>Level Up Remote Work With Intelligent Chatbots<\/em><\/a><em>.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By using these 3 productivity bots, you\u2019ll set yourself up for long-term professional success while keeping your mental and physical health top of mind.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Is your work-from-home routine productive and healthy? 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