Know that feeling you get when you have so much to do, yet so little time to do it? Trust me, we’ve all been there…but, if you’re like me, then you wish that the day came with a manual on how to “do life” that day. Here’s some tips on how to get the most productivity out of your day!
1. Start the day with coffee
You heard it here first, coffee makes the world go round. A lot of times, I feel like a zombie when I haven’t had my first cup of a salted caramel latte; but once I do, I feel nothing short of invincible. Be sure to always start the day with coffee. (See alternative: starting the day with tea, for all of the tea drinkers out there)
2. Set out your clothes the night before
Setting out your clothes the night before saves you time in the morning so that you can give yourself the mental clarity you need to get yourself prepared for the day.
3. Eat a healthy breakfast
Breakfast always energizes me enough to power through until lunch time. Be sure to eat something with lots of fiber to keep you full, with proteins, and fruit! My suggestion is to eat oatmeal and make it fun by adding in slices of your favorite fruit!
4. Play motivating, upbeat music while working
Upbeat music helps keep you focused while working at the pace of the music. Try making a new Spotify playlist as a go-to for when you need to study or simply just for when you need to get your homework done!
5. Take breaks
Breaks are essential to your productivity as ironic as it may be. Taking a few minutes to recharge is always helpful when getting things done. Whether it be taking a quick 15-minute nap or hanging out with your friends, breaks always do the trick to help reduce your stress and help you keep pushing through the day.
6. Make a To-Do list
To-Do lists are an absolute must when it comes to staying organized throughout the day. Be sure to prioritize your day from most important tasks to least important tasks so that if your day isn’t going as planned, it won’t be as much of an issue!
7. End the night with a ritual
I like to end my night with a cup of tea, my cozy blanket, and one Netflix episode or just calming music. This helps me prepare to go to bed and lets me fall asleep feeling in good spirits and calm.