If you’ve spent much time on TikTok, you might already be familiar with the trend of romanticizing your life. That takes the form of ordinary tasks being converted into magical ones, turning them more interesting and less dull.
1. Using Aesthetic Productivity Apps
If we are really honest, situating our plans and productivity has never been labeled “fun,” has it? However, by transforming the space for productivity into an aesthetically pleasing, calming environment that you love to be in, you can completely change the way you start your day.
At times, I build my own templates in Notion, and sometimes I decide to start from scratch, as there are templates that can make it easier for me to work.
Even if it is time-consuming, the act of setting everything up has become a key part of my motivation for organization. I enjoy doing it, such as checking off lists or planning a week, rather than finding it a job.
2. Curating Playlists for Every Mood
All in all, music is my go-to tool to uplift myself at the start of the day. On the way to the 8 a.m. class? It’s neither a bore nor a chore now—it’s the opening chapter of a quirky movie, and I’ve got the perfect score in my ears.
No matter if I’m following my daily routine on my way to work, studying, cooking, or just relaxing, I’ve already created playlists for all kinds of these activities. Whenever I aim to reach the highest point of concentration, I typically opt for soft tones performed by singers like Billie Eilish or Gracie Abrams.
If I want to get something done quickly or am just in a low mood, I quickly change my playlist to something totally different, and it gives me some energy and empowerment. The aim is to find the songs that will make you feel in a particular way effortlessly, so that you can have your daily tasks seem like rather celebratory occasions.
3. Engrossing in Creating Neat Notes When I’m Studying
Even if not for the constant need to study, studying for a considerable period of the day may easily become very boring. I discovered a highly effective way to make the process much less boring: take notes and make them look pretty!
However, this doesn’t mean spending hours, even days, on calligraphy. Simply changing the colors of your notes, adding various headings, using highlighters, and even incorporating images can completely transform the situation. In my notes, I usually decide to be neat, colorful, and sorted. On the one hand, beautiful notes keep me motivated, and on the other, they greatly ease my revision during the examination period.
If you are the one who still uses a pen to take notes on an iPad or you tend to type, do know that investing a bit of time in designing your notes pays off both aesthetically and academically.
4. Making My Device Wallpapers More Personal
Do you know what you look at mostly all the time? Your phone and your laptop. So you can make those full of intent glances every day more meaningful by changing your wallpapers regularly.
Each of my gadgets with a new, personalized wallpaper is my favorite way to receive regular inspiration. With the change in the time of the year, my mood, or my goals, different images appear on my devices to remind me of all the good things I want for my life.
For instance, a new year’s beginning was my best option for making a dream board full of unreal images and setting it as a wallpaper on my laptop, tablet, and phone. Therefore, I have clear aspirations presented in an appealing visual form on all my devices, and I am committed to achieving them every time I use one of them.
Your desktop background can reveal your personality, showcase your current project, or even feature a smiling face that belongs to you. Even though it is a minor modification, it can certainly have a significant impact on your attitude and performance in a positive way.
