Oftentimes, it can be difficult to drag yourself out of bed. Being productive doesn't always mean that you are doing work- self care and time spent with family can also count towards productivity. Because of the pandemic, I know a lot of us have lost motivation to complete our tasks; however, here are some tips that have helped me increase my productivity, and hopefully it can help increase yours too!

1. Shut your phone off and lock it in your drawer

2. Finish your difficult/time-consuming tasks first

If you start off your day by finishing your most difficult task, then you know that your tasks will only get easier from here! Here is a video that illustrates this concept:

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3. Eat healthy food

The type of food that we put in our body is crucial to the brainpower output. Replacing snacks like chips and cookies with nuts or fruits can impact your productivity drastically by minimizing your tendency to feel drowsy or lazy.

4. Utilize the Pomodoro Technique

5. Put on some study music

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6. Use "to do" lists and/or a calendar to keep track of your assignments

7. Alter your mindset to stay more positive

This is easier said than done, but I believe that having the willpower to get through the day and finish your tasks is crucial. Start training your brain to feel more optimistic about your tasks. If you are dreading any big assignments, create sub-tasks and complete a small part of your assignment. Most importantly, instead of focusing on the feeling of overwhelm, focus and celebrate your small accomplishments or progress as it'll fuel your motivation!