You walk into the office on a gloomy, chilly Monday morning, still trying to wake up. Your first move is to get the coffee brewing, and then you throw your things on your desk.
You grab yourself a hot cup of coffee and sit down to tackle your day’s to-do list. Eventually, you hit an afternoon crash, which leads to more coffee.
Repeat this process Tuesday through Friday.
Sound familiar?
That’s pretty much what my days look like. Having a daily routine is incredibly rewarding, but it can get boring over time. Although you can’t change your to-do list (unless you quit your job to travel the world), adding a little spark of motivation can make it better.
Let me introduce you to my new friend: the Momentum dashboard.
I found out about Momentum by reading an interview with the creator of the Chrome extension, Levi Bucsis. This personalized dashboard is genius: It’s simple and easy to install, and it provides beautiful imagery with a customized message so you can start your day inspired.
The exotic, breathtaking images change throughout the day, and you can update your focus —though I prefer to post a positive thought for the day — as many times as you want.
I’m new to the Influence & Co. team, so each day, I’m learning more about the variety of things I need to keep track of. As the manager of our blog, I am constantly writing, editing, or brainstorming topic ideas. The simple to-do list on Momentum helps me add tasks quickly, and each time I open a new tab on Chrome, I’m reminded of both what I need to get done that day and what my main focus is. It makes it easy for me to stay on track while I learn my new position and take on more responsibility. I also add personal reminders to the list to help me reach my personal goals, such as limiting my caffeine intake!
So if you don’t have the option to travel the world (maybe one day…sigh), choose an inspirational dashboard that motivates you throughout the day — the boost in your productivity might surprise you.
Post by Maya Szydlowski
