Gretchen Rubin’s Recommendations: Saving Time and Improving Focus

When it comes to saving time and staying focused, the right tools can make all the difference. Sometimes, we rely on workarounds or makeshift solutions that drain our energy. Whether it’s a gadget that eliminates an unnecessary errand or a tool that streamlines a daily task, investing in the right items can free up mental space and give us back valuable time.

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Visual timers are a terrific way to keep yourself on task, or even motivate yourself to start. 

If you find it hard to focus with too much background noise, and when it’s too quiet, these comfortable noise-reducing earplugs may help you find your Goldilocks volume.

Perfect for keeping your hands busy during a long Zoom call. 

Movement benefits your mind as well as your body. A desk treadmill offers an opportunity to move, even you find it hard to get outside.

Comfortable noise-cancelling headphones can get you in the zone when you need to buckle down and focus. Even if you don’t feel like listening to anything, just putting them on can be an effective “Do not disturb” signal.

Sometimes in a shared space, it’s hard to tell what’s currently in use and what’s fair game. A simple sign can take the guesswork out of the equation and help everyone feel more comfortable.

Stronger grip muscles help stabilize wrists, reducing the risk of strains and injuries during daily activities and exercise. Plus, this is a workout I can do during a video call.

Sometimes, you just need more precision on a touchscreen.

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