12 Tools to Make the Workday
More Productive
In partnership with our friends at Ancient Nutrition
Staying ahead of your to-do list can feel like a second job. (If you’ve ever daydreamed about cloning yourself, you’re not alone.) It can seem as if our working selves are constantly juggling an influx of ideas, mandates, and deadlines. Thankfully, some very smart products—and time-tested wisdom—can offer clarity, efficiency, and a needed boost for those long days.
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Protein Rules
A strong way to start the day: One heaping scoop provides collagen, an important building block to support skin, nail, joint, hair, and gut health. The powder is unflavored and made of sustainably sourced, non-GMO ingredients—we love it in our coffee and smoothies.
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Ancient Nutrition
Multi Collagen Protein Powder
Amazon, $35SHOP NOW -
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Mouth Peace
The continued banishment of plastic straws makes us swell with joy. So does the growing movement to BYOS (bring your own straw), which is why we love this set of stainless steel straws. One for work, one for purse, one for home, one for…you get it.
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Onyx
STAINLESS
STEEL
STRAWS
goop, $12SHOP NOW -
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Pen Power
Jotting down thoughts, intentions, and dreams in the morning is an empowered way to start the workday.
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goop x Appointed
Notebook
goop, $28SHOP NOW -
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Carry On
No more spills. No more leaks. No more breaks. This ceramic mug and matching bowl are finished with protective silicone, making them both extra durable and airtight for a clean, sustainable way to carry your morning tea and midday lunch with ease.
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W&P
to-go Bowl
goop, $40SHOP NOW -
W&P
to-go Mug
goop, $25SHOP NOW -
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Crystal
WarriorFirst things first: This glass bottle with an amethyst will look gorgeous sitting on your desk, making the most stunning reminder to stay hydrated. But it can also offer more benefits: Amethyst may help you tap into your intuition, an essential part of an empowered workday.
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Glacce
Water Bottle
goop, $84SHOP NOW -
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In The Bag
Often the little things have the biggest impact. These plastic-free reusable sandwich bags make it impossible to miss the old toss-away ones. Plus, you can write on them, then throw them in the dishwasher.
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Stasher
Reusable
sandwich
Bag
goop, $12SHOP NOW -
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Glare Ware
Nonprescription and antiglare, these glasses filter out blue light to lessen the potential negative impact of spending too much time emailing, Slacking, or texting. They’re great for everyday use, even with contact lenses.
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Felix Gray
Blue Light Glasses
goop, $95SHOP NOW -
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Bite-Size Boost
These chews are made with L-theanine and caffeine, two nootropics (cognitive supporters) that work together to help improve memory, accuracy, and attention.
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goop Wellness
Nerd Alert
goop, $55SHOP NOW -
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The
Bright
StuffSip this gorgeous adaptogenic blend of tulsi, rhodiola, and eleuthero anytime you need a little warm-up or a natural energy boost. The sweet basil and uplifting orange peel add a spicy, citrusy zing.
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House of Waris
Sweet Clarity Tea
goop, $27SHOP NOW -
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Drop Kit
Four Ayurvedic oils for four moments of self-care. Pro tip: Before a big meeting or presentation, put a few drops of Pure Energy, an uplifting blend of peppermint and rosemary, on your palms and take three deep breaths in. You’ll be good to conquer the room.
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UMA
Wellness Kit
goop, $40SHOP NOW -
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Book Smart
This book is two things. It’s an eye-opener to the fact that we don’t have to do a million things to be productive (or successful). And it’s a coach that helps us trim the fat, get real with our purpose, and start living more intentionally.
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Tonya Dalton
The Joy of
Missing Out
Amazon, $15SHOP NOW -
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Screen Queen
That staring game we play with our screens comes with a list of potentially harmful effects. To counter those effects, this screen protector reduces the amount of blue light that penetrates your eyes without interfering with your computer’s brightness. The antimicrobial material doubles as a way to keep smudges and germs off your screen.
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EyeJust
Blue Light
Blocker
goop, $56SHOP NOW
