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There’s one truth we weren’t told when we were younger: being an adult is a scam. You pay your own bills, file your taxes, do your laundry, prepare your food, and do other never-ending chores that seem to multiply every day. Society also expects you to be physically and mentally healthy, with a thriving career and an active social life, and if you’re a parent, provide for your children while still being present and hands-on with their growth and development.
When you become an adult, the pressure to always keep it together is nerve-wracking. We’ve all been there! We all have those days (or even weeks) where life feels like a chaotic mess no matter what we do, and we just can’t seem to get our act together. Looking after the house and our family while also working takes up so much time and energy that we must think of ways to make the work easier for us. We could have one day of the week where we could just order our food instead of cooking, or we could send our clothes to the laundromat instead of letting them pile up, thinking we’ll get to it once we “have the time” (we all know that’s next to impossible). There’s no harm in asking for help or contracting out some of your chores. You need to remember that if you want to do everything by yourself, the 24 hours that are in a day will not be enough.
Juggling every aspect of our lives needs an A-level of organizational skills to make sure we aren’t dropping any balls. Fortunately, there are ingenious products we can purchase to help us get our stuff together. Whether you’re trying to be more productive at work, keep your home clean and aesthetically pleasing, or simply pretend you have it all figured out, these products will help you fake it till you make it!
Bullet journal
If you still prefer to go “old school” and you feel elated from crossing tasks off your to-do list, a bullet journal can help you track all your tasks, habits, goals and other important notes and ideas. You wouldn’t need to worry about losing important information you hastily scribbled on a post it note when you have a journal. This bullet journal from RETTACY is made of acid-free paper ensuring long preservation of your important notes.
Wireless noise canceling headphones
You can be at your most productive when you are not distracted. With wireless noise canceling headphones, you can block out distracting noises (aka the relentless chatter of your office neighbor). Whether you’re listening to your favorite podcast or playing some calm music to get you focused into finishing a task, these Bluetooth enabled headphones from Beats that are compatible with both Android and iOS are a lifesaver.
Smart water bottle
You can’t keep being on top of things if you’re dehydrated. And if you’re like me, who keeps forgetting to drink water, a smart water bottle will remind you to drink throughout the day. You’ll receive a notification on your phone or smartwatch and the bottle’s lid will light up when it’s time for you to drink up. With this smart water bottle, you wouldn’t have a hard time chugging the required eight glasses of water daily (and no, water from your coffee doesn’t count).
Digital assistant
If using a pen and paper is no longer your style, you could still be on top of your reminders, tasks, or even groceries with a digital assistant. A digital assistant like Amazon Echo provides convenience and entertainment and assists with productivity in your daily life. It can provide voice-controlled assistance in playing music or helping you create a shopping list or even connect and control your smart home devices. It can also be an entertainment hub and lets you stream music, listen to audiobooks, podcasts, and radio stations. It’s like having a personal assistant that never complains and never asks for a raise.
Smart home hub
Another “smart” product to add to your shopping cart that will help you get your sh*t together is this smart home hub that works with Apple HomeKit, Google Assistant and Alexa. With this nifty gadget, you can now control your IR devices such as TVs, air conditioners, fans by voice and home automations. You can even set up security alerts, alarm clocks, and doorbells. No need to fight with your spouse about who should stand up from the couch because you forgot to turn off the bathroom light.
Multi-device charging station
Gone are the days when you still wear your smartwatch even though you know the battery is dead because you forgot to charge it last night. With a multi-device charging station such as this one from the CREATIVE DESIGN Store, you’ll have one place to charge all your gadgets.
Fitness tracker
If 2024 is the year you’re serious in taking care of your health, a fitness tracker can help monitor your activity levels, exercise tracking, heart rhythm, menstrual health, resting heart rate, high/low heart rate, and many more. Having all these insights and data can keep you motivated. It’s an easy and tech-savvy way to stay fit and make you look like you’re taking care of yourself (you really should).
Portable SSD
If you don’t have the money yet to replace your laptop or your desktop but you’re feeling frustrated because of its sluggish load times, it’s time to transfer some files from your device to a portable SSD. With this 1TB SSD from Samsung, you can finally say goodbye to rummaging through 5,000 USBs to find that one important file.
Instant Pot
This kitchen miracle is for those who don’t always have the time to cook but still want to eat healthily. With a 10-in1 functionality, even a newbie can whip up a decent meal! You can slow cook or pressure cook, make yogurt, sauté, steam, and bake. This kitchen gadget is also perfect for those who prep meals in advance.
