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1. A desk-friendly HappyLight sunlamp that will be both a literal and metaphorical ~light of your life~ — this adjustable light can help improve your sleep, mood, and energy levels, particularly if you're working in a situation where you don't get a lot of direct sunlight.
Promising review: "Miraculous results in just four days! Happy, healthy, and motivated! It's most effective if used daily for 30 minutes (but not more, as it can affect your circadian rhythms). I don’t normally leave reviews, but I am blown away by the results from this lamp in such a short amount of time!" —Brandi True
Get it from Amazon for $59.99.
2. A weekly pill organizer designed with push-through silicone lids to easily organize your pills at the beginning of the week, meaning you don't have to spend a bunch of time rooting through pill boxes and trying to remember the timing of them each morning.
Sagely is a family-owned small business founded by husband-and-wife team Ellie Glazer and Ivor Miskulin, who spent three years designing the ideal, stress-free pill storage solution. The silicone lids are super secure, but also designed for gentle and easy opening and closing to account for users with dexterity issues.
Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE these things. I bought two. Absolutely PERFECT for me! Love the tactile feeling of stuffing my supplements in there. It's very appealing visually. I have them sitting on top of my refrigerator. I'm absolutely terrible at remembering and wanting to take what's good for me. These are motivating. At least for me. I'm healthier, happier and way more organized now! :)" —Teresa M.
Get it from Amazon for $34.99.
3. An internet-beloved time-marked water bottle with a straw, locking cover, and marked time stamps so you can stay encouraged and hydrated. It's so easy to forget to drink water when you have so many things to do in a day.
Promising review: "My sister insisted my mom and I try this. I was terrible about drinking water. When I got pregnant I knew I needed to start drinking more water. Now I’m breastfeeding and NEED to drink more water to keep up my supply. I swear having the time on the bottle has helped motivate me. If it’s been a longer stretch, I catch up to the tick mark that I’m supposed to be at. It really really helps you measure how much you’re drinking throughout the day and the straw/mouthpiece is nice and easy to drink from. It’s been a few weeks now and I use this every single day. Don’t hesitate to buy this! You won’t regret it!" —Ck_M
Get it on Amazon for $20.99 (available in 14 colors).
4. An adorably encouraging daily planner you can fill out throughout the course of each day to keep yourself on track for all your calls, goals, and even your water intake. It's like you've got your own babysitter in a notepad, basically.
Each planner comes with 50 tear-off sheets the size of a standard piece of paper.
Bliss Collections is a family-owned, Wisconsin-based business established in 2012 that specializes in stationery, planners and pads, and drinkware.
Promising review: "I have this pad sitting in front of me right now. It has gotten to the point where I feel disorganized if I don't start my day with it. The quality is great and it's super motivational. Can't say enough about it. If you're on the fence GET IT." —Kate Maher
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
5. Or, if you're looking for a more general focus, a weekly notepad to keep you on track with your tasks for each day. Now your main to-dos won't be crowded by your less-important duties.
6. Plus a set of eye-popping fine-point pens designed not to bleed through planner pages so you can take the most cheerful, effective notes of your life.
Perhaps most importantly for anyone out there planning to go full Leslie Knope on these is that they're designed not to bleed through thin pages!
Promising review: "I absolutely love these colorful pens. There are a wide variety of colors and every single pen glides over the paper as smooth as possible. I bought these with an daily organizer and I can’t wait to spice up the pages every day. These pens will definitely give me the motivation to keep on top of my daily journal. I love that the colors are both on top of the cap and the bottom so it’s easy to see what color I’m grabbing for." —hannah
Get a set of 18 from Amazon for $6.99 (also available in black).
7. A pack of NeuroGum made with a blend of caffeine and nootropics, designed to give you energy five times faster than regular coffee — without jitters or sluggishness afterward. All of the zing you need to keep your focus, with none of the crash. (Or 15 mid-afternoon trips to the bathroom!!)
Promising review: "This gum is outstanding! It mildly wakes you and gives you a positive attitude and motivation. Chews well and pleasant taste." —Roy Fazio
Get a six-pack with nine pieces of gum each from Amazon for $23.94.
You can read former BuzzFeeder Kayla Suazo's full review of NeuroGum for more deets!
8. A set of affordable, highly popular wireless Bluetooth earbuds that make *excellent* AirPod alternatives, except arguably better — these are completely waterproof (like, you can fully take them in the shower) and come with several silicone earbuds to get the best fit possible.
These come with a wireless charging case that provides up to 14 hours of charge (with the earbuds able to play for four-plus hours with each full charge).
Promising review: "These headphones are amazing for the price. I have Never been the one to spend tons of money on name brand products (AirPods) so these were perfect. Already charged when they arrived, fit perfectly in my ear, and stayed in!!! The sound quality is amazing and cancels all noise around me. It gave me the motivation to get up and go for a run now that I have good headphones!" —coralynn graef
Get it from Amazon $18.99+ (clip the $5 off coupon on the product page for this price; available in five colors).
9. Mega popular high-waisted leggings made with quality performance fabric that has a *lot* of reviewers swapping their more expensive brand name pairs out — these are comfortable, squat-proof, and also come with a *MEGA* secure pocket for your phone and a teensy *secret* pocket in the waistband for your keys.
No joke, I checked my Amazon history and I own three pairs of these now because I just keep buying them every time I need a reliable pair of black leggings. They're compressive, squatproof, slide on very easily, and are quite comfy — and this is speaking as someone who uses them for everything from leisurely walks around the city to 10-mile runs. The pockets are perfectly-sized for phones and accessories with a nice depth to them, and don't stretch out over time like other ones do. They also wash up beautifully — I haven't noticed any wear in them, I just keep buying more because I was sick of waiting until laundry day to wear them when they got sweaty.
Promising review: "Shaped my thighs and legs wonderfully. I felt motivated to work out just by how great these yoga pants felt. Absolutely a steal at the price point. AND THAT'S NOT EVEN MENTIONING THE BEST PART. Pockets!!! There are pockets that are so big that they can fit my entire phone! I have yet to find yoga pants that can beat these!" —Kyria Nelson
Psst — if you have Amazon Prime Wardrobe, you can try this piece out before you buy it!
Get them from Amazon for $21.24+ (available in women's sizes XS–3X and 23 colors).
10. Plus a pair of colorful leggings you'll be tempted to get in every shade once you experience the same 😍 of the tens of thousands of reviewers who swear by them — these slightly brushed, supportive leggings come with side pockets and a V-shaped seam in the back for unique dimension.
Promising review: "I love these! All of my leggings are Colorfulkoala now and I plan on getting them in every color! They fit so well. They don’t show butt sweat. They’re so comfy and cute that it gets me motivated to work out!" —loxkay
Get them from Amazon for $25+ (available in women's sizes XS–XL and 33 colors).
11. A cold brew coffee maker to get you in the spirit of cold bevvie season without your wallet taking a hit. This is so gloriously easy to use that all you have to do is stick your favorite ground coffee in the filter, seal the airtight lid on top, and pop it in the fridge overnight. Boom, four cups of cold brew to help you power through the day.
Promising review: "Morning motivator. I absolutely love it! I wake up in the morning so excited to pour a cup of my cold brew. It is very easy to clean and simple to use. I recommend to everyone!" —Kaya newell
Check out BuzzFeed's review of this cold brew coffee maker for more info!
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in three colors and two sizes).
12. A mini inflatable tube guy for your desk to cheer you on (or remind you to take a lil' dance break whenever you overwork yourself).
Promising review: "PERFECTION!! Its like my own cheerleader cheering me on when I need a little motivation. If he's not flopping well, just make sure the holes on his arms are open and he will flop around in perfect inflatable tube man style! Every household needs one of these!" —Louise
Get it from Amazon for $9.03.
13. A weekly meal planner to help you acknowledge the biggest adulting mantra: "There's food at home." Take the time to create a grocery list and plan your meals and snacks. Hopefully, it'll convince you to save money because you've been "treating yourself" just about every day now.
Bloom Daily Planners is a small business that specializes in organizational products and planners. The list magnetizes to the fridge and has the meal plan on one side and a perforated "shopping list" you can tear off and take with you on the other side.
Promising review: "I’ve been starting to get into meal prepping and this planner really helps! I like being able to look up recipes on my phone, then write down whatever ingredients I still need on the grocery list section of this planner. Its being magnetic is cool because you can hang it on the fridge. I love how the grocery list section can be ripped off so you can take it to the store, but the daily meal plans remain on the fridge so you can stay organized. This is a very simple idea, but it’s cute and helps keep me organized and motivated to plan out my meals." —Samantha M.
Get it from Amazon for $7.99 (available in five colors).
14. A copy of Burn After Writing, a guided journal that tens of thousands of reviewers swear by — through a series of questions and thought experiments, it encourages people to take time away from their screens to explore their feelings, both new and old, so they can embrace meaningful ones and try to let others go.
Promising review: "I ditched it a few times and I got mad with it couple of times for not having the answer, but believe me, it's worth it. It makes you confront yourself with who you are and where you want to be. I haven't finished it yet. It gave me the motivation that I needed to go ahead a work out with my present... So the present and last part is undone. Improving in life." —Ivelisse
Get it from Amazon for $7.32.
15. A reviewer-beloved veggie chopper that'll have you feeling like a golden god in your kitchen — this gadget julienne, chops, spiralizes, and slices vegetables in an instant and has a built-in storage container to hold the chopped veggies so you can pour them into a pan or dish without any mess.
Fullstar is a small business established in 2017 that specializes in kitchen gadgets.
Check out a TikTok of the veggie chopper in action.
Promising review: "Great. I use this all the time. Perfect for cooking and It definitely motivates me to use more veggies in my meals, where the preparation is so easy. I throw everything in the dishwasher after." —Shannon Bromberg
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (clip the $5 off coupon on the product page).
16. A set of disposable air fryer liners if your thoughts on cleaning the air fryer can be summed up in two words: "No thanks!!" With these handy liners you can heat up your greasiest leftovers, cook your messiest meat and veggie dishes, and get absolutely lawless with TikTok dessert recipes with *zero* scrubbing and cleanup at the end.
Promising review: "I have been through four air fryers of all makes and models. Finally bought a basic one at Costco. These basket inserts make it so easy to clean the air fryer basket, and thus makes me far more motivated to use the air fryer (and not heat up my entire kitchen!)." —Kindle Customer
Get a set of 125 from Amazon for $13.99 (available in multiple sizes and shapes for square and round air fryers).
17. Plus a magnetic air fryer cheat sheet to help minimize cooking time and maximize deliciousness, all while saving money by staying in to eat.
18. An undated habit calendar designed to help you finally do all the things you've been putting off for tomorrow, and track your daily, weekly, and monthly progress. Hang it on your wall to create better habits so you can master the art of productivity and efficiency.
Promising review: "This has been the most helpful tool for accountability to myself to accomplish my goals. It's highly motivating! At first I couldn't justify spending $18 for it, knowing I could make my own spreadsheets and print them out. But I didn't get around to it so ordered the calendar instead. Best decision ever!" —Anna
Get it from Amazon for $16.95.
19. A compact rolling desk bike pretty much guaranteed to keep even the most restless among us on task. Sorry @ your actual desk.
This desk bike is also height adjustable so you can get your perfect fit with the tray, and has "whisper quiet" pedaling, eight resistance levels, and a way to track your mileage, rpm, and other stats.
Promising review: "My friend recommended this home bicycle to me. I bought it for my small apartment. It looks exactly like the pic online. The material quality is high, the setup is easy and the size is perfect for a small apartment. I am so excited for its working board design. No matter I have to do extra work at home or browse the internet, I can do it with biking. It definitely motivates me keep working when I do not have time to go to the gym or run outside." —BaggioYang
Get it from Amazon for $449.99 (clip the $50 off coupon on the product page for this price).
Psst — you can watch the viral desk bike TikTok featuring it for more insight on how it works. It's been liked over 1.8 million times!
20. Plus a discreet under-desk electric treadmill all the ~restless~ office workers will truly appreciate — this gizmo will go anywhere from .5 to six miles per hour so you can stay loose and focused on the job. The LED display even comes equipped with a Bluetooth you can sync music with. (Praise be to your Work Jams playlist on Spotify!!) Bonus: this comes as-is, with no assembly required, and easily slides under a bed or couch for storage.
Promising review: "I’ve had it for a few months and it still works great! I initially over tightened the belt and panicked reaching out to customer support. They helped and I got it fixed and have had no issues since. I love it for WFH — keeps me motivated and focused." —Isabella
Get it from Amazon for $298.99+ (clip the $20 off coupon on the product page for this price; available in four colors).
21. A productivity timer you'll need if focusing for long periods of time is a real struggle for you. This lets you carve out slots of time devoted to finishing tasks and giving you some well-deserved breaks.
A popular way of doing this would be to set the time for 50 minutes, so then you work work work for that stretch and then take the 10 minutes at the top of the hour for other tasks like checking Instagram or answering texts. Then you can restart the timer and do it again. If anything, it's just sometimes a reminder of what you can get done in a certain amount of time if you block distractions out, which will motivate you to *keep* working that way.
Promising review: "Very helpful for attention deficit issues. Leaves me more on task and is motivating. As an adult with ADD I struggle to stay on task with mundane things... like housework. Thanks to this timer my self loathing has decreased slightly!" —RL
Get it from Amazon for $18.99 (available in four colors).
22. A longline sports bra so comfy, supportive, and versatile that reviewers love it both for workouts *and* errand running. Bonus — a lot of reviewers say this is an excellent Lululemon "Align" alternative!
Promising review: "Ordered this workout top to motivate myself to work out consistently because when you look good, you feel good! This top fits so nicely. The material is soft and comfortable. It provided the right amount of support and compression during my workout today. It rivals Lululemon at an affordable price point. Was delivered very quickly as well. 10/10 recommend!" —Anna A.
Get it from Amazon for $22.99+ (available in women's sizes XS–3X and 19 colors).
23. Plus a pair of lightweight legging-style joggers reviewers swear by for perfect Lululemon Align Jogger alternatives — these are the perfect fall transition pants for exercise and errand-running on days when it's a little chilly, but not *quite* fully cold.
Promising review: "I bought a size XL and they fit perfect. I hate wearing leggings to the gym and to keep me motivated I needed comfortable pants — these were perfect! I just placed my order for my second pair, can’t wait!!" —Jagrit Gill
Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in women's sizes XS–XL and 16 colors).
24. A five-year One Line A Day journal for anyone who doesn't have the time to come up with a long lengthy daily entry. It comes with enough pages to fill your thoughts for the next five years — a great way to reflect, TBH. All you need is a few words to help you check-in with yourself at the end of each day.
The book comes with 365 pages, each of which has lines for five days, so you'll write on the same page each year when the date comes around again. It's a really cool way to reflect on your ~journey~ — kind of like those "this time last year!" things your phone or Facebook does, except you're the ones in control of what gets written and saved.
Promising review: "Great motivator. I'm a writer and I can be uninspired or scatterbrained at times. This little book makes it so easy to just write every day. Even if it's just one line, it keeps me going. I've only had it for a little over a month but I haven't missed a day." —G
Get it from Amazon for $15.26.
25. A Bentgo stackable lunch container perfect for commuters who need a leakproof, sturdy option for their lunch salad/lunch charcuterie situations. This bowl is nice and deep for mixing salads and has an upper compartment to keep your other ingredients separate, *plus* a container for dressing and a reusable fork.
Promising review: "Cute and motivating. This is a great way to get myself to eat more salads! It's super cute, easy to clean, and the dressing container isn't too big so I know I won't pour too much dressing on my salad." —Angela Henderson
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in eight colors).
26. A jar of internet-beloved The Pink Stuff, which tackles so many darn things that it'll be the BFF of your entire kitchen. Think you need to replace that caked-over grimy pan? Put The Pink Stuff to the test. About to hire cleaners to tackle whatever the heck is going on in your sink? 1-800-The-Pink-Stuff, baby!!
A lot of people compare it to the Magic Eraser in paste form, so even your weirdest, most stubborn stains will meet their match.
Here's what BuzzFeeder Heather Braga has to say about it: "After hearing what incredible things The Pink Stuff can do, I finally ordered it and tried it for myself. Honestly, wow! It really does work wonders. I tried it first on my Le Creuset cast-iron pan (seen above, right) and really was amazed at how just one pass with The Pink Stuff (and a scouring brush) took off almost every stain! I can't wait to try it on literally everything in my home that needs a deep cleaning."
Promising review: "Best ever. Love this product and smells great. It motivates me to clean just to see the results at the end." —Grace
Get it from Amazon for $4.99.
27. A Stealth core trainer that turns exercising into a *game* so you can trick your body into working out by occupying your brain with the business of "stealth speed gliding" and "galaxy adventure," which are just two of the catchy games in this system that help work your core.
Stealth Fitness is a small business that specializes in unique at-home fitness equipment.
Here's what BuzzFeeder Mallory Mower says about this gizmo: "Getting a Stealth board was the very best thing that has happened to me during quarantine. Mixing the fun of games on your phone with the natural endorphins you get from exercising is, to put it lightly, genius. I have two in my home, and my husband and I compete daily to see who can last the longest. My favorite game is the paragliding challenge; he's into the planet-blasting space adventure. Nerd."
Promising review: "I like the fact that it’s portable. No electricity needed. It’s all done on your phone. Playing the games made for it keep me motivated to try and beat my previous score." —Karen L.
Get it from Amazon for $149.
28. An affordable sunrise alarm clock to trick your human brain into thinking you're already dappled in the light of a bright, sunshiny day when you wake up, even if the the sun hasn't quite caught up to your morning routine.
This can be programmed with seven different light settings, seven different calming "wake up" noises, and to start gradually lighting up at 30, 20, or 10 minutes before you wake.
Promising review: "I originally ordered this to start waking up at 5:45 for early workouts but I was having a hard time with the alarm on my phone — it was too loud and it would disruptively wake me. With this alarm I was able to wake up in a good mood and motivated ready to get the day started." —Lina
Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (clip the $6 off coupon on the product page for this price; available in two styles).
29. A high-impact, cross-back sports bra designed to hold you in place *without* being so tight and restrictive it feels like you sent your chest to Boob Jail.
Promising review: "Ordered four sports bras from various top-rated brands on Amazon. Kept this one. It is functional, comfortable and cute. Makes me feel motivated to exercise and keeps the girls in place. True to size for me. I like that there are no removable pads, it is padded enough to cover the nips but not TOO padded. Just bought another one...." —DV
Get it from Amazon for $38.99+ (available in women's sizes S–5X and 10 colors).
30. A sturdy, minimalist reading journal with such a comprehensive, satisfying design that you'll never bother with another again — this features space for 52 thorough book reviews, along with challenges and lists for Books I’ve Read, Finished, Favorites, Did Not Finish, Lent, and Borrowed.
Kunitsa Co. is a small business that specializes in reading, exercise, and food journals.
Promising review: "Very cute and fun way to track reading. I feel like it also motivates me to read because I have a written goal. I like being able to keep track of what books I read and when so I can remember to reread or recommend my favorites." —Jenna Borden
Get it from Amazon for $24.95 (available in four colors).
31. A wireless keyboard and mouse set because if you're going to be spending eight hours a day in the same damn spot, curating the vibe isn't just a priority, but an *essential*. Reviewers love this keyboard not just for the way it looks and feels, but for the satisfying clicking sounds it makes.
Check out a TikTok of the keyboard in action.
Psst — this takes AA batteries for the mouse and keyboard.
Promising review: "This is a really pretty keyboard! It really gets me motivated to do things and is really enjoyable!! Also love the color options!" —TYates
Get it from Amazon for $35.99 (get this price by clipping the 15% off coupon on the product page; available in 12 styles).
32. A set of glass meal prep containers that are safe in the oven and the microwave, meaning you can cook, reheat, and eat out of 'em without ever bothering to go find a plate. Plus, these lids are tighter than the Pentagon.
Promising review: "I will be ordering more of this product and sending as a gift to family and friends. Highly recommend if you're flirting with meal prep. It has made a great impact and motivated me to make this small change that has done wonders for my pocketbook. I have minimized running out a lunch, and look forward to creating meals for lunch on my meal prep day." —RH24
Get a set of five from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in various sizes and packs).
You filling out your daily tear-off planner sheet the night before so you've got everything on lock the next morning:
