Trying to be productive can feel like chasing something that keeps moving. Everywhere you look, someone is telling you to make a better to-do list, set more timers, or wake up earlier. And sure, those things can help sometimes. But what if productivity didn’t have to feel so rigid or exhausting? What if it could actually feel kind of good? These are the less obvious ways I’ve learned to get more done without burning myself out or hating my day. One of the biggest mindset s