We grow up with the mantra, “you can be whatever you want to be.”  

To a large extent, that’s true — if we have the drive, determination, and the energy to achieve our dreams.

But then life gets in the way. It’s an overstimulating world. We’re bombarded with billboards, emails, conversations, and distractions on our daily commutes. At work, we juggle demanding clients, boardmeetings, budgets, and bored coworkers.

Motivational speaker Tony Robbins once said, “energy flows where attention goes.” Heck, we’re zapped before lunch but we don’t have the juice to go for that promotion; we feel too languid to find a better job, start a business, or go back to school. The goals we made when we were kids seem too far out of reach.

Procrastination is one of the most common reactions to low-energy levels and burnout. Instead of tackling them, we put off less-than-inspiring or difficult tasks.

When we’re overwhelmed, our ability to power thru disappears, too. According to research by tech giant Microsoft, the average human attention span diminished 25% between the millennium and 2015. Nowadays, most of us can only focus for about eight seconds at a time. That’s less than the attention span of a goldfish.

So, do we have to succumb to procrastination and a lack of energy? Definitely not. Here are three ways to get down to business in a hurry:

1. Use the Pomodoro Technique. Bust through burnout and get tasks done in half-hour bursts. Invented in the 1980s by Francesco Cirillo, Pomodoro works on a principle of reward and refreshment. After 25 minutes — aka one “Pomodoro” — you take a short break before resuming work.

2. Make motivating sounds your mantra. White or brown noise or specific tonal frequencies embedded in music can boost productivity. White noise apps, such as White Noise, might help you focus. If you enjoy a little ambiance, lookup binaural beats on YouTube.

3. Take a functional gummy. Adding Cordyceps gummies (aka Mushroom Powered ) gummies to your routine can greatly boost productivity. Infused with adaptogenic mushrooms, such as Cordyceps, Maitake, Reishi, Chaga & Tuekeytail, functional gummies are game-changers for weekend warriors, busy people and athletes.

Cordyceps and Adaptogenic Mushrooms aren’t as new as the name suggests. In a nutshell, Mushroom Adaptogens enhance cognitive abilities — in other words, they help you think more quickly and tackle tasks more efficiently. 

Precisely extracted stimulating adapatogens — in pill, drink, or gummy form, for example — can greatly improve concentration and enhance energy levels. That’s where Strange Love's Mushroom Powered Energy Gummies comes in.

Portable and conveniently packaged, Strange Love's products can help you push through mid-afternoon tiredness. Each piece of gummy will give you boundless energy, shocking endurance, and protect your immune system. 

Available in delicious Berry Flavor, this gummy tastes great, too. In a nutshell, they’re the easiest productivity hack on the market.