Now that I have an actual office space in my new apartment (🙌🏻), I have been in a highly productive mode at all times. It’s amazing what natural light will do for you. I kind of underestimated it in my old apartment. I knew it bothered me that my desk was set up in a windowless space (the only light was from a few dull overhead lights). It wasn’t until I set my desk up right in front of three big windows that I realized what a difference it makes though.
I’ve also been trying to workout first thing in the morning. I’m normally pretty good about sitting down at my desk around 7 am to get cracking on my inbox. However, checking my workout off at 7 and being done, showered, and at my desk at 8:30 is also pretty great. I thought I was pretty alert before, but man, after a workout it’s a new level.
Ooookay, this is all to say that my productivity has also translated into more time listening to music on Spotify. As I was listening to my latest playlist, I couldn’t remember if I had shared it on here or not… and I hadn’t!
This playlist is just under an hour. I use it as a good measure of time throughout the day. When I get through the playlist, I know it’s probably time for a little break, even if it’s just to walk to the kitchen to refill my cup of water. (It’s also a good way to make sure I’m not spending too much time on one particular task– something that I can fall victim to!)
Ooh, so many new songs I haven’t heard of! Can’t wait to give the list a listen, thank you for sharing, Carly! 🙂 Hope you have a great day! 😀
Charmaine Ng | Architecture & Lifestyle Blog
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I’ve never thought about using playlists to set intervals with my working habits! I’m always listening to music (when I wake up and try to pump myself up for the day, when I walk to class, when I work, etc.) and would definitely pay attention when my playlist ended. Thanks for sharing your productivity hack, and for sharing this playlist! -Audrey | Brunch at Audrey’s
Thanks for your list!
xx from Bavaria/Germany, Rena
http://www.dressedwithsoul.com
It is amazing the difference a bit of natural light can make, if I am feeling unproductive in my office I always go and sit in the conservatory for a little while & voila! This playlist looks amazing, I love Gabrielle Aplin and can’t wait to discover some new artists! Thanks so much for sharing.
Holly from The Art of Being Holly xo
I’ve listened to it a few times and really enjoy it! Thanks for sharing your play list creations, it’s much appreciated! xAllie http://www.theallthatglittersblog.com
Ooh…I’m always looking for new playlists. Thanks for sharing this one, Carly.
Have you tried the Pomodoro method for productivity? 25 minutes of concentrated work, five minute break. I am also someone who can spend too much time on one task. This method forces me to move on to something else. Works like a charm for me.
I use a Chrome browser extension with the 25/5 timer built in. Click to start, and then a small notification pops up when your 25 or five are over.
Such a great playlist! I love this mix of songs and genres!
Taylor | http://www.livingtaylored.com
have you seen boyhood? hero by family of the year is in that movie so it always reminds me of it
I started watching it on Amazon Prime and forgot to finish it– thanks for the reminder!!
I love your music taste Carly! These songs are so good, thank-you for sharing!
Happy Wednesday!
Michael
https://www.mileinmyglasses.com
Loving the Miley Cyrus!
xo Sam
http://www.thecurrentclassic.com
Love the mix of music!
Thanks Carly!
Bianca
https://navyismyneutral-biancab.blogspot.ca/
Envious of all of those windows and natural light! I know exactly what you mean—my workspace this year is at a desk in a windowless, cement-block room…it has not proved the most productive workspace! But I love having great playlists, and that helps! Thank you for sharing this one!
Thanks for sharing!! I love that Zeppelin song!
Eva | http://www.shessobright.com
Love all of these songs and the playlist for that matter!
Lauren,
http://www.atouchofsoutherngrace.com
I think this is a great post! Sometimes it’s nice to see a sampling of the day to day. It’s also comforting to know that I’m not the only one with a huge list of things I want to write about and struggle with the time to really make it what you want it to be.