I Lock My Phone in a Cupboard—and 7 Other Odd Productivity Hacks
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Summary
While there are many productivity hacks, not all are effective for everyone.
For one person, locking her phone in a cupboard helped her avoid distractions from it while studying or working.
To avoid the temptation to check her phone, she locks it inside a cupboard and gives the key to a family member so they won’t give it back to her no matter what.
Another odd productivity hack that works for her is listening to video game soundtracks instead of Lo-Fi beats or calming tracks to avoid sleepiness.
The writer also discloses the hack of keeping her shoes on at home to stay in “work mode” after coming back from tiring days of classes.
Some other unusual productivity hacks she recommends are explaining concepts to an imaginary audience, turning notes into songs or strange mnemonics, sending risky texts, and filming oneself working in a time-lapse.
These hacks may be unusual, but they might be worth trying for those who haven’t found traditional productivity tips useful.
