🎄 Staying Productive in December

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December's here, and for many, it marks the start of the holiday season! This week, let’s talk about staying productive during this busy time of year.

🎄 Navigating December: Productivity Tips for the Holiday Season (and Beyond)

The onset of December often means a juggle between end-of-year deadlines and seasonal festivities. Whether you're celebrating or not, this time of year can still bring unique challenges.

Here’s how to stay on top of your game.

1. Prioritize Ruthlessly

Social commitments, school, and work responsibilities often peak during this period. Decide what’s crucial for both your professional and personal life, and say no to less important activities!

2. Schedule Thoughtfully

Plan any festive activities (or breaks) during times you’re usually less productive. Keep your high energy hours reserved for work or study. Check out our quick guide on energy management for more tips.

3. Stay Tidy

Improve your focus and even get a head start for 2024 with a tidy workspace. Try the one-touch rule: if you touch something, put it away. (Check out this TikTok diving deeper into the method!)

4. Set Themed Work Blocks

Try assigning themes to your workdays (like deep work on Mondays, admin on Fridays) to keep your focus amidst potential distractions.

5. Stay Realistic

Recognize and accept that your productivity might, and likely will, ebb this month! Set achievable goals and focus on maintaining momentum.

6. Take Time to Recharge

Finally, don't forget to savor the season! After a year of hard work, embrace the season as a well-deserved break. Recharge and come back rejuvenated for a new era of productivity in a few weeks.

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🪅 Flocus Picks

A curated list of things worth sharing.

• Mug Warmer on Etsy — Keep your favorite holiday and winter drinks toasty with this mug warmer! A perfect desk companion for those cozy study or work sessions on chilly days.

• Holiday Lofi Playlist on Spotify — Our handpicked lofi playlist to get in the zone while enjoying festive beats.

• Instafest — Show off your top Spotify Wrapped artists in a fun festival lineup format.

Some links in Flocus Picks are affiliated to help keep Flocus and The Flow active (and free). They're all genuine recommendations handpicked by our team — and always will be!

🖥️ Try Flocus to stay on track during this busy season.

It’s our free, browser-based dashboard for focus and ambience — with aesthetic backgrounds, a Pomodoro timer, encouraging greetings, and lots more. We’ve got a new holiday playlist and themes to keep your spirits high and your focus sharp.

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December brings its own set of challenges, but with some strategic planning, it's more than possible to enjoy the season and keep progressing towards your goals.

Until next Sunday,

Flocus Team