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Stop procrastinating and start getting shit done! 💪
Promising review: "I absolutely LOVE this monitor stand. It has all the cubby holes I need for the things I typically use at my desk. It keeps my desk looking organized, and it's easy to grab things because everything is all right there." —Sharing Life's Moments
Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in three colors).
Promising review: "I am a pen fanatic, and I have several of these for myself, and I buy them for my friends as gifts as well. They have nice, super-fine tips, and the colors are very nice. I wouldn't color with them, but they are perfect for bullet journaling." —Heather
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $5.59.
Get it from Amazon for $27.45.
These wireless Bluetooth headphones have a battery life of up to 19 hours!
Promising review: "Best noise cancellation that I've had in a pair of headphones. I used them on a plane and didn't even hear the plane's engines." —cookieman768
Get them from Amazon for $159.99+ (available in two colors).
It's always good to complete the most important tasks (or most difficult tasks) of the day in the morning. In addition, having an actual alarm clock means you don't have to sleep next to your phone anymore. Keep it far it away from the bed at night so you'll be less tempted to check it before going to sleep.
Promising review: "Perfect, no-frills alarm clock. Easy to read with my glasses off in the middle of the night, and not too bright on the low setting. The alarm is loud enough to actually wake me up, which has been an issue with others I tried. It's a good buy and a fair price!" —HerbGirl1324
Get it from Amazon for $19.97 (available in two colors).
For example, you can treat yourself to a refreshing Grass Chopper after mowing the lawn.
Get it from Amazon or Knock Knock for $14.
This lamp has four lighting modes for all your needs: work, study, reading, or relaxing. It also has a USB charging port, and you can set it to automatically shut off after one hour!
Promising review: "Beautiful, sleek, and functional. I absolutely love this lamp! We have three — one for the bedside table and one on each of our desks. It is perfectly sleek and discrete when folded away and not in use and lights up the entire area when needed. The different modes are great, especially the study mode, which helps me to focus for long periods of time, and the reading mode, which makes it easy to read without straining my eyes. Five stars!" —Hutton Phillips
Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in two colors).
After four focus sessions, you can take a longer break of 20 to 30 minutes. This app is based on the Pomodoro Technique!
Available for iOS. Check out a similar app for Android here and here.
Add a few drops to an essential oil diffuser for best results!
Promising review: "I love this blend. I work all day in an office and that three o'clock hour always makes me so tired on days when our office is very quiet. Just a quick sniff of this blend, and it really is an eye-opener! I keep a couple drops on a cotton ball and inhale it when I'm starting to feel sleepy, and it really does the trick." —Elle Michelle
Get it from Amazon for $10.45.
Promising review: "The MOST comfortable chair I have ever sat in. I'm serious — this chair is everything I need for my long study sessions. It's incredible, period." —hyhh
Get it from Amazon for $54.99.
It'll also remind you to take a break and move around every 50 minutes!
Promising review: "Totally enjoy the Fitbit Flex 2. I didn't realize how sedentary I had become, and I like the reminder to get up and move. I also found I wasn't getting the best sleep and am now trying new ways to get better sleep. I also like the competition between friends — it keeps me motivated." —Barb
Get it from Amazon for $58.95+ (available in four colors).
*This basically means choosing a productive activity to do when you procrastinate. For example, if you're putting off tackling a new assignment, procrastinate by going to the gym or doing the laundry instead of playing a video game. You're still procrastinating, but you're also getting something useful done!
Promising review: "If you are going to choose only one book to improve your productivity, pick this one. It implements brand-new advice along with tactics from other famous productivity experts. It is easily digestible, and Chris has given you physical actions you can actually take to implement the tactics in each chapter. It is hands down the best productivity resource I have read. The author is to be applauded for his use of scientific evidence along with his anecdotal evidence. As he presents the advice, he also tells you his own journey through his experiments which helps make the advice be practical and relatable. I truly believe if you use even just a fraction of the advice in this book, you will not only become more productive, you will become a happier and healthier person." —Zach
Get it from Amazon for $10.87.
Promising review: "I am using this planner for graduate school. I was stuck in a rut working on my research, and this really helped me to break things into manageable chunks. My productivity is not perfect, but considering that I wasn't making any progress before, I am extremely satisfied. I would recommend this planner to anyone looking to improve their productivity at work or school or even around the house." —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $24.95.
Promising review: "Bought this for my wife, and now I have become a cold-brew expert. Easy to use, easy to clean, and makes incredible-tasting coffee. This process removes all the bitterness and is easily our favorite way to enjoy our favorite drink. For the price you have to pay for cold brew at fancy coffee shops, this thing pays for itself pretty quickly. Try this once, and you'll love it." —Mark C
Get it from Amazon for $18.98.
You can also spread this on crackers or fruit. The individual packets are great for bringing to school or work!
Promising review: "This almond butter pack has just the right amount of sweetness. Great for hikes or a day on the town. Fits in a coat pocket, purse, or backpack. We have found this to be a must-have for a long hike, skiing, or other activities." —Mark B
Get a 10-pack from Amazon for $11.31.
A lot of very productive people wear the same outfit again and again because that's one less thing they have to think about. Of course, that's an extreme example, but streamlining your daily routine definitely boosts productivity!
Promising review: "These worked so well to organize my two sons' clothing for the week. My husband and I are buying a set for our clothing as well. I purchased wooden hangers (these will not work on plastic hangers) that also have clips for the pants. Now we can wash and lay out our clothes for the week, and it has been a big time-saver. Package includes two sets of Monday through Sunday." —Gail Thibault
Get a 14-pack from Amazon for $13.25.
This a digital print that you can print yourself!
Get it from RainCityDesignCo on Etsy for $4.99.
This notebook works with any pen, marker, or highlighter from the Pilot Frixion line (one pen is included).
Promising review: "OMG! This device is so cool. It works beautifully. The scanning and syncing capabilities are awesome. I have it scanned and synced to my Microsoft Note account. Writing with the pen is smooth, and the paper feels like paper. It's easy to use a wet cloth to erase writing, just as claimed. I wish I had this product while in college. It's worth every penny." —Tulla Bell
Get it from Amazon for $31.99.
Plant a tree in the app when you want to focus, and it will grow and flourish if you leave your phone alone/leave the app open. If you use your phone for something else, like to browse Facebook, Instagram, etc., the tree will die. Moral of the story: Don't touch your phone!
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This way, everyone will be on the same page and nothing will be forgotten. This peel-and-stick calendar is safe for walls and leaves no sticky residue!
Promising review: "This is the best way I have found to keep my schedule within view. I've moved it to different walls twice, and it still sticks. It's really convenient that it comes with a marker and wall mount. It's big and easy to apply to the wall. Best purchase I've made in a long time." —Amber S
Get it from Amazon for $6.80. Check out other options here and here.
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