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Low-effort *can* mean high-impact. This post is proof.

Plus, having no work boundaries can force you to lose the ability to indulge in things like hobbies, hanging out with friends, or anything that makes life extra fun! Give yourself the bandwidth to live your life with a few simple alarms. 

P.S. This works for other time-sucks, too, like doing laundry, cooking meals, or running errands. 

P.P.S. You can set periods for notification snoozes on your Slack and email accounts, too. Just sayin’!

Promising review: "This product is so amazing I bought one for all the people in my family! You clip the soft roll onto the top of your head and then continue to wrap strands of damp wet hair in a spiral formation, wrapping away from your face. Secure the bottoms with soft scrunchies and you'll have gorgeous curls for days, LITERALLY. Takes a whopping five minutes if you have thick hair like me. Sleep with it overnight (not uncomfortable at all) and your curls will actually last for days. So simple, so awesome, so much time saved. Can't recommend enough!" —Kaitlin

Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in seven color combinations).

Promising review: "I've needed a container to hold my prepped smoothies in the freezer, and this is the perfect solution. I avoid plastic, so this is a great substitution. My fruit doesn't stick to the sides of the pouch, and it can hold the perfect amount of fruit for one large smoothie. Happy with this purchase." —Anna Young

Get the Stasher bags from Amazon for $12.63.

Promising review: "I am slowly buying all the Dash products. They are the perfect size for a single person in a small apartment. They are good looking and do the job perfectly." —SeattleReign

Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in two colors).

Promising review: "Where has this been all my cat-loving life? Sticky rollers work fine for clothes, but this is the only product that has ever COMPLETELY removed all the cat hair from my bed. I have a long-haired 20-pound tabby, and if you run your hands up his back a few times and fling the hair everywhere, it looks like it's snowing – he never stops shedding no matter what I do. After using this, I can wear a black dress and roll around on my bed and not get a single hair on me. It's absolutely amazing. Everyone is getting one for Christmas, even if they don't have a pet. I don't care, it's THAT good." —Stephanie

Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in three colors).

Pro tip: Apply just a bit of product, brush it out, and repeat. Putting too much product at once may lead to a sheen of white residue.

Promising review: "I was looking for a dry shampoo that would be easy to use on the go for a trip I was taking. I had no issues taking this through TSA, and it was so easy to use on the go. You literally just pat the poof on your scalp and then rub the powder in. I do have black hair, so dry shampoo is usually very visible in my hair, but I didn't have any harder time than usual rubbing this powder in. It did a really good job of soaking up all the oil and giving my hair volume. I'm not a fan of the price for the amount that you get, but it is lasting longer than I thought it would. I would definitely recommend and will purchase again." —Teresa

These quick total-body workouts require no equipment, by the way! 

Promising review: "This unit is very compact and easy to store away. It has a powerful motor that will hold up well to a lot of usage. Make sure to lubricate the belt as instructed; this should be a long-lasting way to get walking exercise. Not everyone wants to or can run or jog. An affordable, compact, and quality piece of exercise equipment. Very easy to use." —Amazon super customer

It's really simple to organize your bookshelf!

Promising review: "I’ve been looking for a fun pant suit set for Easter, and this one is perfect! The light blue is definitely a fun baby blue color. The pants fit loose around the waist but still catch on my hips so I can work with it. They just barely graze the floor with no heels. The material is on the thinner side but I think still nice quality. The blazer is perfectly oversize. Solid purchase!!" —Ashley Briggs Horvath

Get it from Amazon for $51.99+ (available in women's sizes S–XXL and 15 colors).

Promising review: "I bought these because I kept seeing them on TikTok, and I wanted to decorate them with cute designs. I did decorate them with my Cricut, and I just love them! They feel a bit thin to the touch, but are definitely durable! I’m so shocked I haven’t broken one yet, because I’m so clumsy, but they are definitely going to scratch that TikTok-buying itch! I love drinking iced coffee or beer out of them, it’s just a great shape glass! Thanks!" —Sara B 

Get a set of six from Amazon for $24.99. 

Promising review: "I haven’t worn another bra since I got this and I’m gonna buy, like, five more. I am a 34F/G and I’ve never found any bralette that fit me (always either too big in the band or too small in the cup). I got a medium and I’m SHOCKED to report that not only do my girls actually fit inside (the fabric has a lot of stretch), but it actually holds them up pretty well." —Lily H

Get it from Amazon for $17.94+ (available in women's sizes XS–3X and four colors).

Promising review: "I love this stuff! It was recommended to me in a Facebook group when I asked for a one-and-done face cream for someone who doesn't really wear makeup. I wanted dewy, I wanted some light refraction, I wanted sun protection, and I didn't want heavy color. This is all those things. It works really well in the Florida sun. I'm covered in freckles and it doesn't dull or smudge them, it just brightens everything. I don't wear face makeup, other than the occasional swipe of bronzer, and this works great with that. Love it love it love it." —KristenB

Get it from Amazon for $19+ (available in three sizes and four shades).

You can also check out other useful tricks at "I Tested 10 TikTok Fashion Hacks".

Promising review: "This is one of many transit Stanleys that I have. Take coffee on the go in the morning? Then this is the one for you! It keeps my coffee HOT for hours and keeps me from spilling it on myself or in my car. Easy-clean cup and lid, excellent Stanley quality (as usual), and this is a unique color that you do not see everyone else carrying (Toast)." —K. Meyers

Get it from Amazon for $30+ (available in two sizes and 12 colors).

Promising review: "I'm horrible with lipstick; I can never make it last. But this stuff did! The best part is that it did not dry out my lips like other lip stains. The color is rich and bold. Love it." —Wendy M.

Get it from Amazon for $9.90+ (available in 43 shades).

Promising review: "I absolutely love them. I went back and forth for a long time trying to decide to buy them, and I’m so happy I did! I got a size large for comfort, and they are super comfy. Good quality and gives a modern office look! Very quickly have become my everyday office pants, and I will be buying more colors asap!" —Bailey

Get it from Amazon for $41.99 (available in women's sizes XS–XL, including short and long fits, and 42 colors).

This brush has a welt surface, nylon bristles, an arched half circle brush, and a protruding brush that lets you clean different kinds of suede with no harsh rubbing or scrubbing required.

Promising review: "I was amazed. After spending about five minutes cleaning suede boots with fairly significant smudges, they came out almost completely clean and are looking really good." —Beth Perkins

Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in four versions).

Say hello to a bed that's made every day! Who would have thought?!

Check out "I Lived By The One-Minute Rule For An Entire Week".

Use this only once a week (for about three minutes at a time) to prevent your hair from turning a slightly lavender shade.

Promising review: "Finally! A purple shampoo that actually does something to my brassy hair! I have silver-white hair that is exceptionally hard to maintain due to how easily my hair gains brassy tones and how stubborn they are to remove. I've tried a ton of other brands, and none of their toning shampoos will do a damn thing to my hair even if I leave them on for an hour. I normally have to dilute violet direct dyes to make a dent in my brass. It's nice to not have to schedule a chunk of time to mix a batch of custom toner, painstakingly apply it, and then sit around for an hour while it does its stuff. This shampoo actually works really well and can cut a lot of time out of my bi-weekly color maintenance." —Audrey

Get it from Amazon for $17.34+ (available in two sizes).

Promising review: "This stuff is excellent. It performs as promised, it has a very nice scent, no fumes, and leaves shower clean with no scrubbing actually necessary. It is very easy to apply and rinse off. It is designed very well, with squirting spout separate from the large container and attached by a longish tube, so you don't have to hold the heavy container while applying the product. I've been using it for quite a while now, and I love it. I highly recommend it." —Stephanie Martin

Get it from Amazon for $20.98+ (available in two sizes and two scents).

Promising review: "I ordered this for my granddaughter as a Christmas gift. Everyone was intrigued when she opened the package, and now everyone wants one. It works like mascara; you just run it up your eyelashes to separate them, and it works perfectly." —Julie Hardoin

Promising review: "I bought this parody of Killian's Love, Don’t Be Shy, and it smells amazing. For spending less than $50 on what would normally be an almost $400 bottle of perfume, you just can’t beat it. I thought, based on the price, it was a risk, and there might be a slight chemical smell, but there’s not; it’s absolutely amazing, lasts for several hours, and the bottle is huge. At first, it smells like a strong, sweet, warm musk, but as it wears off, it just smells sweeter and sweeter. It’s absolutely the best, and I will be buying again." —Slates

Get it from Amazon for $36.34 (also available in a ton of other scents).

Promising review: "I love my new pajama set! Thinking of getting a few more shortly. It’s comfy, and you look well put together if you need to run a quick errand!" —Jenn l.

Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in women's sizes XS–XXL and 18 colors).

Promising review: "I'm a nursing student and have to wear my hair in a bun every day. I've tried all the bun makers, watched YouTube videos, and spend way too much time on getting my hair into a bun. I was able to make a pretty bun that was secure in under 30 seconds. I thought it was a fluke so I did it again, and then again. I just ordered two more packs because I know if I lose one of these, I'd have to tear the house down looking for it. I have hair to my mid back, and three of these worked perfectly for me. If I can get my hair in bun in under 30 seconds, trust me...anyone can." —Tina

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $7.50.

BUT we want to add that no one should feel pressure to lay their edges, unless they way want to!

Promising review: "Hands-down! The best edge control I have ever used and I have used a lot of them. Stayed all day! No flakes and nongreasy! And this one is not even the strongest in the line. Love this product!" —Seabea2013

Promising review: "The Fitbit has helped me live a healthier lifestyle. The sleep data holds me accountable to consistent habits, step count motivates me to walk during the work day when I can, heart rate helps me challenge myself at the gym, resting heart rate gives me insight into my overall health, and the activity and food tracker keeps everything I need in one app. The non-subscription option is more than enough for me, which makes the cost attractive. I have worn it day and night, including in the pool, for two years, and it shows no sign of wear and tear yet. Very thin profile." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $93.12+ (available in three colors).

Promising review: "I never ever buy jeans from Amazon because jeans are so hard to shop for. I’m honestly jumping for joy about how much I love these; they are so soft and stretchy. I may have to buy another pair, but they are great. I’m happy I took the risk and tried them." —Jenna

Get it from Amazon for $27.65+ (available in women's sizes 4–18 and 15 colors).

Promising review: "I have super fine hair with lots of breakage, and no matter how I put my hair up, I have bad flyaways. This stuff is great! So easy, and it stays better and looks smoother than stiff hair spray." —Jill Stilfield

Promising review: "Honestly the best watchband I’ve found yet. Cutest print and surprisingly WAY higher quality than I ever expected for the price! Links were super easy to remove/add back in, and it’s incredibly easy to clean. Holds up well and stays securely clamped even when I sleep and run. Highly HIGHLY recommend to any fashionista!" —Casey

Get it from Amazon for $9.79+ (available in 17 colors and compatible with nine watch styles).

Promising review: "Don’t hesitate, just buy it. I bought it in one color, and I purchased three more as soon as I tried it on. The material is like butter. It doesn’t have a built-in bra, but it’s lined. You could put on a bra with this if you’d like, but there’s no need. It’s cropped but still long enough not to roll up weirdly at the bottom. Can dress this up or down! I’ll probably end up buying every color by the end of the year; it’s just that incredible." —Danijtate

Get it from Amazon for $12.99 (available in women's sizes XS–XXL and 17 colors).

Promising review: "This is a 100% painless and incredibly easy alternative to waxing or plucking. A few quick swipes gets rid of peach fuzz and I never have to worry about breaking out because of it. Also, it doesn't make hair grow back coarser or darker." —Ellen R.

Get a pack of three from Amazon for $5.94+ (also available in a nine-pack).

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