Making better use of our time is always high on our list of New Year’s resolutions, but enacting and maintaining real changes for your daily routine can be a challenge. For 2025, we recommend getting extra help to make your new, improved routines stick with this list of 12 devices available on Amazon.
From an alarm clock that helps improve your sleep to smart watches, high-tech notebooks and magnetic planners, all of these items will aid in organizing your daily tasks or helping you stick to what you’ve planned, whether it’s scheduled productivity times or workout regimens. Plus, many of them happen to be on sale right now!
1. We’ve raved about the Loftie Smart Alarm Clock elsewhere — and for good reason. With over 100 programmed meditations and soothing sounds, it improves your sleep cycle, which is the foundation of any improved routine.
>> Buy the Loftie Smart Alarm Clock for $159.99 on Amazon
2. This magnetic set of erasable weekly and monthly planners looks great on your fridge, and with five color markers, you can organize and prioritize your tasks and appointments.
>> Buy the MYR Magnetic Calendar for Fridge for $12.49 (50% off) on Amazon
3. The Rocketbook Notebook is perfect for jotting down ideas, to-do lists and anything else that helps organize your day, and you can save your writing in the cloud with the accompanying app.
>> Buy the Rocketbook Core Reusable Spiral Notebook for $23.10 (38% off) on Amazon
4. Nothing gets you revved up for the day like a good round of exercise. Make it a point to incorporate an invigorating workout into your schedule using this elliptical machine, which features a quiet magnetic drive and 16 resistance levels.
>> Buy the Niceday Elliptical Exercise Machine for $399.99 (20% off) on Amazon
5. Get yourself into the right mood for productivity or relaxation with this four-pack of smart light bulbs that can radiate 16 million different colors and can be controlled by home assistant devices that use Alexa or Google Assistant.
>> Buy the Govee Smart Light Bulbs for $24.99 (29% off, with additional 2% coupon) on Amazon
6. Maintain your exercise and fitness regimen with the help of this Apple Smart Watch, which monitors your sleep and vital functions, and can endure tough workouts.
>> Buy the Apple Watch SE (2nd Gen) for $299 on Amazon
7. Let’s face it: All the best-planned routines could use a little energy kickstart, and we’ve found a good one with this coffee maker, which can brew hot or cold drinks in a variety of cup sizes.
>> Buy the Ninja Specialty Coffee Maker for $129.99 (24% off) on Amazon
8. Spend more time getting the most out of your day and cut down on meal prep time with this do-it-all cooker, which can slow cook, air fry, steam, saute and more, creating complete meals with the touch of a button.
>> Buy the Instant Pot Duo Plus 9-in-1 for $129.99 on Amazon
9. Give yourself timed breaks to relax and reset using this handy and fun gravity timer, which can be flipped to “start the clock” and can last up to six months on a single charge.
>> Buy the 2024 Productivity Timer Flip Gravity Sensor Cube for $14.99 (6% off) on Amazon
10. Set up schedules, reminders and to-do lists, play music to pump up your productivity, and get quick answers to questions using this Alexa-enabled smart speaker.
>> Buy the Amazon Echo Dot (newest model) for $22.99 (54% off) on Amazon
11. To create a routine that you can stick to, use this comprehensive 12-month planner, which breaks each day into to-do lists, action items, goals, idea notes and a gratitude journal.
>> Buy the Freedom Mastery Life Planner for $36.95 (14% off) on Amazon
12. Don’t spend the entire day glued to a chair. Raise this electric standing desk during your day to get the blood flowing, or pair it with an under-desk treadmill to get into a routine of work and exercise.
>> Buy the ErGear Height Adjustable Electric Standing Desk for $99.99 (33% off) on Amazon
