With 2021 having just newly arrived, there’s no better time to focus more on productivity and organization. After all, getting the work done that much faster means even more time for play.

There are many tools out on the market that can help us be more efficient, unclutter, and focus on the task at hand. Here are 15 of our favorites.

1. Keep tabs on everything with a Dry Erase Calendar

Get everyone on the same wall with this dry erase board. Keep track of bills, list meetings, appointments, sports, and more so no event goes overlooked. Color code it for each of your family members!

Amazon has it for just $20.

2. Wake up to an Alarm Clock

We all have our phones, but using it as an alarm clock usually means spending extra time on it both before bed and after you wake up in the morning. Put your phone somewhere else in the house and use this alarm clock so you can focus on sleep.

Grab it from Amazon for $13.99.

3. Get more comfortable with a Lumbar Support Back Cushion

It can be challenging to get work done if you’re not comfortable. Take sitting to the next level and get more work done without having to deal with the aches and pains.

It’s only $29.94 on Amazon.

4. Get a Water Bottle that works for you

It’s said that we’re supposed to drink half our body weight in ounces of water each day. That’s a lot of water! While it sounds overwhelming, this water bottle helps keep you on track.

Pick it up on Amazon for $18.95.

5. A Fitbit that tells you when to get some exercise

Set some exercise goals with a Fitbit fitness tracker. This Fitbit Charge 4 will not only remind you when you need to take a few steps, but it also tracks your sleep patterns, calories burned and can be used to keep track of calories eaten and water consumption.

The Charge 4 is currently $118.95 on Amazon.

6. A 2021 Planner so you don’t miss anything

What better way to be productive in 2021 than with a planner to jot down all your appointments and meetings? This planner covers the entire year and has sections for monthly and weekly notes.

You can find it on Amazon for $14.99.

7. An Instant Pot for easy meals

Meals can take a lot of time to prepare. This instant pot has several one-touch buttons for preparing your favorite dish. Plus, it cooks up to 70% faster!

This instant pot retails for $79.00 on Amazon but can sometimes be seen on sale!

8. A Robot Vacuum to clean for you

In today’s busy world, it can be hard to find time to vacuum. Luckily, there’s a tool out there that will do your literal dirty work for you. It’s not cheap, but think of all the time you’ll save!

This Roomba is currently $199.99 on Amazon.

9. Save Time with Food Prep Containers

These containers help keep food organized for easy access. Use them to store items for snacking or to separating out items for future meals. You can even use them for quick leftover storage!

A set of 5 will run you $36.99.

10. Drown Out Distraction with some Noise Cancelling Headphones

Distractions can really lower productivity, so pick up a pair of these Bose headphones designed to cancel out background noise.

These headphones are worth every penny of the $299 price tag.

11. Stay Organized with ClickUp

If using technology to keep track of your schedule is more your thing, look no further than ClickUp. This app lets you keep track of contacts, meetings, note sharing, and so much more. ClickUp boasts being free to use forever, so you never have to worry about fees if you don’t want to. There are some premium (paid) options that do unlock more content.

Check out ClickUp here.

12. Get your kids in gear with a Backseat Organizer

Your kids should be organized too. These backseat organizers are great at doing just that, with several pockets for anything from food to stuffies to a tablet for watching a movie.

Two of these organizers are $17.86 right now on Amazon.

13. Highlighters to organize your notes

To further increase productivity, use some highlighters to, well, highlight important things. A multicolor set like this one will allow you to color-code different types of important information.

This 12 highlighter set is only $5.47 on Amazon.

14. A Smart Speaker to stay organized and productive

Now in its 4th generation, these smart speakers can do just about anything. Well, at the very least, it can help you stay organized by creating to-do or shopping lists. It can also turn on lights, adjust thermostats, and even lock doors so you don’t have to. How convenient is that?

The dot models are currently only $49.99 on Amazon.

15. Food Saver Bags to keep food fresher longer

These handy vacuum-packed sealers can be a life-saver for your food. Save trips to the store by removing air and moisture from your perishable foods to keep them fresh for that much longer.

This Amazon bestseller is currently $69.99.