#productivity routine

[lifewithlala]

5 tips on how to be productive when studying from home

Hi, guys! Lala here. 

I previously posted my study from home routine. I wanted to share additional information/ rules I go by that also help me get things done while at home. 

Personaly #5 Communicate Expectations is the one that I don’t see a lot of people talking about. If you live with other people in your house, it can be an extra challenge to get things done especially when you have a latino mom that thinks I am playing and on Facebook the whole time instead of studying and thinks its a always a good time to barge in the middle of my classes and evaluations. I personally have gotten so much value out of it, as it allows me work smoothly without the interruption of people entering in my room or mindlessly knocking at my door. 

So you have any other tips that help you get things done while studying from home? Let me know!

If you’re interested in knowing more, check out my original content:

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[prabirdutta]

3-Step Quick Phone Detox for Focus

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Turn off notifications. Create phone-free zones. Work in focus blocks.

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[lifewithlala]

My productivity routines

I have to tell you guys since this lock-down started, I’ve been trying to keep sane. It’s been 5 weeks for me and the key to keeping me sane is cooking, reading and having routines. Today I want to share the latter with you.

MORNING ROUTINE

04.25 Drink 1 glass of water (1 min)

04.26 Arrange bed (2 min)

04.28 Weight check (1 min)

04.29 Stretching (15 min)

04.45 Read (30 min)

05.15 Get inspired (5 min)

Note: I wake up this early not because I want to, but because I have to help my parents at the bakery at 05.30. I realized waking up and immediately going to work makes me moody and it just isn’t the best way to start my day peacefully. Which is why I wake up an hour earlier. 

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PRE WORK ROUTINE

7.00 Make and drink tea  (15 min)

7.15 Workout (1 hour)

8.15 Make breakfast and eat (30 min)

8.45 Shower (10 min)

8.55 Change and get ready for studying/ work (5 min)

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WORK ROUTINE

9.00 Clean workspace (5 min)

9.05 Distraction proof (5 min)

9.10 Plan upcoming work and check calendar (15 min)

9.25 First Pomodoro (35 min)

10.00 Break (10 min)

10.10 Second Pomodoro (35 min)

10.45 Break (10 min)

10.55 Third Pomodoro (35 min)

11.30 Break (10 min)

11.40 Fourth Pomodoro (35 min)

12.15 Write down what got done, what didn’t get done and follow up tasks (10 min)

Note: My Pomodoros tend to be a little longer. I have been using this technique for about 2 years now, and realized 25 minutes was too short for me. I started to play around different times, and figured I am my most productive with a 35-minutes Pomodoro followed by a 10 minute break. That’s just what works for me. 

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NIGHT ROUTINE

18.00 Shower (10 min)

18.10 Skin care (5 min)

18.15 Change clothes and pamper (10 min)

18.25 Clean bedroom (10 min)

18.35 Choose clothes for tomorrow (5 min)

18.40 Make and drink tea (5 min)

18.45 Write in Journal (15 min)

19.00 Log info to Samsung Health (10 min)

19.10 Listen to Podcast (40 min)

19.50 Meditate/ Breathing exercises (10 min)

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So that’s how I spend my days. Sometimes, I won’t do all 4 Pomodoros because I don’t have much to do. I do try not to work after 1PM, I like having my afternoon free to do what I want to do. Maybe I want to draw, or read, I also do some gardening around 5PM, but I just do things that I feel like doing. I’ve been doing this for about 2 months, and I honestly feel much better. Hope you guys get some inspo out of the routines that I have! 

If you guys want to share your routines, feel free to do so and tag me! I really want to read what your routines are like!