33 Things That’ll Help You Hit The Ground Running And Get Your Life Together For 2025 – BuzzFeed

The best of the internet, delivered straight to your inbox!Gift GuideBeauty + Personal CareFashionHomeSports + FitnessStoresTechKidsPetsSex ToysView All We hope you love our recommendations! Some may have been sent as samples, but all were independently selected by our editors. Just FYI, BuzzFeed and its publishing partners may collect a share of sales and/or other compensation from the links on this page.Whoever came up with these QR code organization stickers needs a raise because *whew* will these get you organized.BuzzFeed StaffPromising review: “Changed my life and is a great addition to my morning routine! Practicing gratitude and mindfulness has never been easier, thanks to this journal. The guided format helps me start and end each day on a positive note, and the affirmations provide a much-needed boost of motivation. It’s undated, so I can start anytime, and the compact size makes it perfect for on-the-go journaling. A must-have for anyone looking to cultivate a happier and more mindful life!” —Yahaira PerezGet it from Amazon for $28.49 (available in seven colors).And you can have it play sounds of nature like songbirds, ocean waves, or a splashing creek! There’s a similar process for falling asleep as well, with gradual light fading and sounds like pouring rain and crickets + campfire available to lull you asleep. Promising review: “I’ve always had a terrible time getting up in the morning. Whereas before, I’d struggle to get up by 9, this clock has made it easy for me to get up at 6 a.m. Traditional alarm clocks/iPhone alarm clocks are too jarring. Over time, they become too easy to ignore or turn off. *This* clock, however, really does mimic the sunrise and can be set to brighten over the course of 10, 20, or 30 minutes so your mind has a chance to acclimate and prepare itself for getting out of bed. This clock can help you make it to an early morning class or meeting. And besides professional obligations, there are so many personal benefits to waking up earlier, e.g., more alone time to exercise or get work done. I consider this clock a productivity/wellness must-have.” —JessicaGet it from Amazon for $38.98+ (available in three styles).You set the countdown time, then flip the cube to start the timer! Two AAA batteries are needed.Check it out in this TikTok office desk tour! Promising review: “I have ADHD, and I have struggled my entire life with staying on task to get even easy, mundane things completed. These allow me to break things down into smaller chunks and I have a buddy that comes with me! Yes, I treat my cube timers like my buddies! Listen, it works. My husband asked why I didn’t just set a timer on my phone, but somehow, that never worked for me. These cube timers are genius, and for whatever reason, they work! I also use them to limit my downtime scrolling on social media so I don’t get sucked in and lose an entire day! “I use them so many different ways. Boring thing I don’t want to do? Set a timer and work for a set amount of time, that way I know there’s an end in sight and I’m not just stuck working forever! (instead of inevitably avoiding said task) Another boring, mundane thing? Set a timer and try to beat the clock! It’s a fun game! Taking a break to read email or scroll a bit? Set a timer so I don’t fall down an endless rabbit hole and lose four hours! I digress…. Countless uses for these wonderful timers! Just purchase it already!” —Talia P.Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in seven styles). Promising review: “I’m always getting compliments on this water bottle. People are always asking if it’s glass, haha. I love the frosted look. And seeing the water inside always helps me drink and keeps me accountable.” —Natasha LGet it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in six styles). It has 12 categories to focus on for each of the 12 months of the year (but honestly, you can tackle it however you want!), including creativity, reflection, finances, and sleep. And there’s also a habit brainstorm guide if you need some help getting started!Free Period Press is a small biz that makes minimalist planners and other products to help boost productivity and more.Promising reviews: “This is a great layout with useful information in the first several pages. It has really helped to organize thoughts, de-stress and has increased both my motivation and productivity.” —SmSGet it on Amazon for $24.Each planner comes with 50 tear-off sheets the size of a standard piece of paper. Bliss Collections is a family-owned, Wisconsin-based business established in 2012 that specializes in stationery, planners and pads, and drinkware. Promising review: “These daily planning sheets keep this mama on TRACK! I started out printing daily planning and schedule sheets from a free download on my computer. Then I realized why not just buy some already printed so I save my ink at home. I found these and love how the day, schedule, tasks, and health habits are organized. I’ve already reordered once and will continue to use these.” —Shannon HoglundGet it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in various sizes and styles).Bonus: This also stops the inside liner of your purse from getting dirty. Promising review: “Lightweight but sturdy, never collapsed in the bag. Perfectly fit in my tote. Red color makes it a lot easier to find my stuff. Worth the price.” —Grace VuluvalaGet it from Amazon for $8.99+ (available in six sizes and 16 colors).This comes with seven containers and they magnetically attach to the included base. Promising review: “Love this thing!!! I’m only 30 and didn’t want an old-fashioned pill box…and this one was modern and cool. The little slots to push in pills is fantastic and the containers are very large. It keeps my huge vitamin pills on either side and could fit over 10 large ones if needed. Love this thing. Worth the price and looks like it’ll last forever. I do wish the magnets were stronger. They just keep them in place but will slide off if bumped. I assume this is helpful for people with arthritis. It’s an easy fix. I take down one day’s worth of pills, set it on my counter, and now I’m not too lazy to take my pills!” —Chicken McNuggetGet it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in four colors). It’ll also help you shop faster (and avoid impulse purchases) during your weekly grocery trip. The list magnetizes to the fridge and has the meal plan on one side and a perforated “shopping list” you can tear off and take with you on the other side.Bloom Daily Planners is a small biz that makes planning pads, desk calendars, and all sorts of cool planning products for teachers, brides, and more.Promising review: “I’ve been starting to get into meal prepping, and this planner really helps! I like being able to look up recipes on my phone and then write down whatever ingredients I still need on the grocery list section of this planner. It being magnetic is cool because you can hang it on the fridge. I love how the grocery list section can be ripped off so you can take it to the store, but the daily meal plans remain on the fridge so you can stay organized. This is a very simple idea, but it’s cute and helps keep me organized and motivated to plan out my meals.” —Samantha M. Get it from Amazon for $9.95+ (available in five colors).Promising review: “Absolutely love this product! Makes storing and transporting my meals extremely easy and keeps everything fresh all week. Portion size is perfect. I fit a whole chicken breast plus rice in them with room to spare. The leak-proof design holds in freshness and gives me peace of mind when transporting them in my backpack. When all is done, they are extremely easy to clean.” —RHGet it on Amazon for $39.99 (available in three colors).Promising review: “I’ve been eyeing these for a few months and finally caved… Man do I regret not picking them up as soon as I saw them! They work GREAT! We rent an apartment that has a 30+-year-old shower/tub. I’ve used everything from abrasive powders, gels that sit, to most recently the bathroom Magic Erasers and nothing really got the grime out. These WORK and they work fast. Ten minutes with my handy drill and the shower has never been cleaner. I love that I don’t have to throw money out on cleaning products anymore and that I can be a little more environmentally friendly with no waste and no chemical cleaners! Just a little dish soap, baking soda, and a spin of the brush. If you’re on the fence, just buy them!” —Becky AdieGet a set of three from Amazon for $18.95 (available in six color and stiffness levels).You can also print it and place it inside a frame, then use a dry-erase marker. Creative Type Store is a woman-owned, Canada-based Etsy shop that specializes in designer printables to make life easier. Promising review: “Great for what I needed! I had started my own schedule, but I felt like I was forgetting things, too much in a day, etc. This is super helpful!” —Erin BrieGet it from Creative Type Store on Etsy for $3.25. Promising review: “This was one of my favorite purchases for my work desk. I work from home, so I like to make sure that my workstation feels productive yet still comfortable. Everyone who sees this calendar absolutely loves it. It is easy to write on, the markers work well, and it is easy to see. Also, the moths in my house love it too for some reason.” —SgloddeGet it from Amazon for $19.99. I LOVE anything Rifle Paper Co., and they have so many desk organization and office items with beautiful prints and patterns. They have a range of things from file folders and organizers to notepads and calendars. Definitely check them out if your office setup is looking a little drab because their colorful stuff will be sure to bring a smile to your face. Get it from Rifle Paper Co. for $24.1801 & Co. is a Minnesota-based, family-owned Etsy shop established in 2016 that specializes in family wall calendars, chore charts, wedding signs, and more. Promising review: “I love it! I got it so fast after ordering, and it’s perfect. I love the sleek design for my small home office space. I can’t function at work without a dry-erase board, but I couldn’t find any that would look nice in my office space, which is in the corner of my master bedroom! Having functional office space but [that does] not LOOK like an office in the bedroom is challenging, but this acrylic board is PERFECT. The black pen that comes with it is a very nice fine tip and erases without a trace.” —Dawn Powell Get it from 1801 & Co. on sale on Etsy for $16.36+ (originally $32.73+ available in different thicknesses and sizes as well as three hardware colors).Promising review: “I’ve never been a journal or diary person, but needed an outlet for my anxiety and stress. Each day has the same two-page spread that prompts you to think about your day, how you felt, and why you felt that way. There isn’t really any inspiration or advice, just open lines for your thoughts without it being an intimidating blank page. This journal has already helped me see patterns in my thoughts/emotions and I feel better overall. I would recommend this journal to anyone.” —Kari MadsenGet it from Amazon for $9.95. Promising review: “My 3-year-old recently decided to channel his inner Van Gogh on our stairwell wall, and red crayon was EVERYWHERE. I tried every possible cleaning solution, and nothing was getting it off. I heard about the Pink Stuff on TikTok and decided it was worth a shot. This stuff is a miracle worker! With a sponge and some elbow grease, I was able to remove all the crayon within 10 minutes. There’s absolutely no trace of the crayon left, and it didn’t ruin my paint! One thing to note – it seems to work better on certain colors than others. I recently used it to try and remove blue crayon from our white art table, and while it got most of the blue off, there’s definitely still a faint stain where the crayon used to be. But hey, it’s worlds better than before!” —Casey BlaineGet it from Amazon for $5.49.Promising review: “I had a mess of cables on the table next to my bed, and if you pulled one too much, the chargers would fall. This keeps everything in place. It is very LARGE, I didn’t expect it to be that big, but it holds a full-size surge protector, and I’m able to plug in everything in there! It’s very helpful!” —Patrick PflaumerGet it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in three colors and in a pack of two).I recently got this as a present from my boyfriend and at first I didn’t love the thought of it because I do love me some TikTok and Instagram Reels. BUT…. this thing is actually SO useful when it comes to keeping myself focused during the work day and less distracted. I’m able to choose which apps I want to block (usually social media apps) and I’ll still have access to the important/necessary apps like the phone, text messages, maps, etc. And once you tap your phone to the brick again, then you can have access to the apps. Also, if you’re ever in emergency where you need an app that has been locked by the brick, then you can also emergency override the block if you really need to. It’s a super useful thing that I didn’t know I needed until I actually started using it consistently. My screen time has gone way down since I’ve been using this! Get it from Brick for $59. Active is a family-run small business making sure your cleaning appliances work optimally!Promising review: “I was doing contracted work in a different state and was renting an apartment. The first time I did laundry, I had these globs of dark brown gunk on my clothes. After investigating, the gunk was coming from the holes in the tub of the washer, caused by product buildup, skin cells, etc. SO GROSS!! I was so disgusted and bothered by this, I couldn’t fathom using that washer. Maintenance had me purchase these and after using the first one, my washer was FULL of gunk fragments. I knew this was working. I used it two more times and I’m telling you, I could have performed sterile surgery inside the washer. I now use these on my home washer and I will never not have these on hand. A+ 100% killer product. I love it!!!” —MarneygirlGet the pack of 24 tablets from Amazon for $18.95.Check out a TikTok of the rapid cold brew maker in action. Promising review: “I like cold brew year round and this may be my favorite method/machine yet! It’s so easy to assemble, use, and clean. In about 15 minutes I was impressed with how rich and bold the brew was, with no grounds like others I’ve tried. It looks great on my kitchen counter. It’s lightweight and stable with the base suction cups. It makes a little noise but much less than I expected (and less than my Nespresso machine).” —LizGet it from Amazon for $99.99. Promising review: “I’m not typically the type to write a review, good or bad, but I had to for this one. Coffee from my Keurig had been tasting bad for a while, almost burnt tasting. These popped up on my Facebook and I decided to give them a try. I was not disappointed! I was surprised at how dirty my Keurig was! I did about five rounds last night before the water came out clear (one with the product and the rest just water). It was eye opening. This morning my coffee tasted smooth and perfect! So glad I got these and I will definitely continue purchasing them as needed.” —Vickie SaladinoGet a six-pack from Amazon for $9.95.Promising review: “It seems counterintuitive to put a little packet down your garbage disposal to clean it, but this does actually seem to work, at least for getting out weird smells that baking soda and vinegar don’t really touch. I scrub the sink down first, especially around the garbage disposal area, rinse it down, and then just follow the directions on the package. I have used it with single, large-size sinks and with double sinks — only difference is that the double sink will have blue cleaning foam rise up the drain, which you rinse away when the disposal sounds clear again. I have tried the foaming cleaner in a can, but unfortunately it stopped coming out of the can about 10% of the way through. Went back to this tried and true.” —KSGet a pack of two (good for eight uses) from Amazon for $7.56.Promising review: “HOW HAVE I LIVED WITHOUT THIS PRODUCT, OH MY GOD. I have a big Great Dane/pit bull mix with black and white fur that gets everywhere and sticks like the devil. I’ve tried fancy vacuums, lint rollers, that weird yellow sponge thing that’s supposed to be magic, crawling on my hands and knees plucking each hair one by one, nothing works. UNTIL NOW. I cannot believe my own eyes and I can’t wait to use this thing on every surface of the house and buy one for every dog owner I know. Seriously. I have a very clean home, and I can’t believe how much hair I’ve been living with in my rugs. It’s disgusting. This product is worth every dang penny.” —Amazon CustomerGet it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in three colors).Promising review: “So, yes, TikTok made me buy this, but so far, I really like it. It’s obviously very adorable and offers a charming spot to keep my keys that works with my entryway. I’m really surprised by how strong the hold is for such a small object — I carry my car fob and a few keys, and so far, it’s holding strong. I hung it with command strips to avoid any potential damage to the wall and I will say make sure it’s level as the hold is not so good on an angle (but that was from the original in-hand testing). Definitely recommend and for the price, I’m very tempted to get one for my at-work office.” —D. Carter Get it from Amazon for $8.48. Promising review: “Haven’t had this for long, but seems great so far. It charges my Samsung Galaxy S22 from 4% to 100% in under two hours, and can do so twice before it needs to be recharged. It is about the same size as the phone, only a little thicker. Bought it to keep in my hiking pack for long days when GPS wears down my battery, and I think it will be perfect for that. Will also be handy for traveling. Lightly padded carrying case is good for giving it a bit of protection and keeping the cord from getting lost. Very happy with this so far, and the price was great!” —SamGet it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in four colors). You can set it to shut off after one, two, four, or eight hours. Promising review: “I have a really bad habit of forgetting to unplug my hair straightener, but this little guy saves the day! I can now keep it plugged in and set this for one hour, which is plenty of time for the straightener to heat up and for me to straighten my hair. It’s saved me a lot of stress.” —Tori MartinezGet it from Amazon for $17.32.Promising review: “I don’t typically review items but couldn’t pass on this one. I was skeptical at first but willing to give it a try. I have a new pair of sweats from Champion that were covered in pills after one washing. Disappointed but still comfortable, I bought this machine. Incredible results. Like a newly mowed green on a golf course. I hope it stays good because it’s probably the best device I have in my home. Hope you find it as incredible.” —Peter J HopelyGet it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in five colors and two styles). Promising review: “It was time to declutter the office workroom counters, looking for replacements for the standard wire desktop file folder sorter that we were using to hold various forms. After endless days of looking at wall file folder pockets that were hideously expensive, I stumbled across this and instantly knew my search was over! This item is beautiful on the wall; it lays virtually flat vs. standard wall pockets that protrude. I wish I had more empty walls so I could buy more. And the price can’t be beat.” —MamaKGet it from Amazon for $9.10+ (available in four color options). Promising review: “All right folks. This device is a requisite like spare batteries – you need one for your car, one for the luggage, one for the backpack, one for the wallet or purse, one for the spouse, one for the pet – yes the last one was an incredible game changer – for $25 you can find your lost pet – it happened to me – and she was 20 miles away and this little device pin pointed exactly where the little rascal was – amazing product and far better than the competition. After the iPhone this is Apple’s greatest product as its a lifesaver!” —Vilpul N. SnahGet a pack for four from Amazon for $69.99. It comes with three detailing attachments (a flathead, extendable, and brush nozzle attachment). You also get a carrying bag, filter brush, and spare HEPA filter. Plug it into the 12V aux outlet in your car and the 16-foot cord will give you enough slack needed to clean the entire vehicle!Promising review: “Yes, it is not as powerful as my vacuum cleaner in the house; however, it cleaned out all the garbage, which I accumulated over the past autumn and winter, in the car. At the end of October, my husband and I went to the ocean, and as we tried to be neat — the sand was still in the car. Finally, I got rid of it! Now my beauty again is clean, as on the first day, when I bought her!” —Julia BrightGet it from Amazon for $35+ (available in two colors and in a cordless or corded version).Promising review: “I am so glad I ordered an extra pack of these. My goal for January was to organize the basement. I have TONS of plastic bins and whenever I need something, I have to open each to find what I’m looking for. I took a few hours the first weekend cleaning out and organizing everything and the bins. I took pictures of the contents of each bin, put one of these stickers on each bin then associated the pics with the sticker’s QR code and voila, done. IF YOU LIKE TO BE ORGANIZED, GET THESE STICKERS!” —Fred LabroGet a pack of 40 from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in three pack sizes).Check out a TikTok of the laptop belt in action.Beblau is an Italy-based, family-owned small business specializing in products for digital nomads.  Promising review: “This product is a lifesaver for a teacher on the go. I use it for my iPad Pro and my school issued laptop. I no longer drop things as I move place to place! Just the basics will fit, pen, cards, small writing tablet.” —Elementary Techy Teacher Get it from Amazon for $29.99+ (available in five colors). Reviews have been edited for length and/or clarity.

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