Productivity Tip:
Dress for Productivity
This week’s productivity tip comes from Molly Sims (below), who says she likes to “dress for New York” even while living in LA because it makes her feel more productive.
Can your outfit really help you get stuff done? 🤔
Quite possibly! Psychologists even have a term for it: “enclothed cognition.” It’s the idea that what we wear may influence how we think and perform. The research isn’t 100% definitive, but several studies suggest clothing can subtly influence our confidence, focus, and mindset.
You’ve probably experienced this before. So, regardless of the science, the best way to know if the effect is real is to experiment with it yourself. Which clothes make you feel bolder, calmer, more creative, or more capable?
Routine Breakdown
Molly Sims, Model, Actress, Mom & Beauty Brand Founder
The Routine of a Supermodel-Supermom
Molly Sims, supermodel/supermom and founder of beauty brand YSE, says she usually wakes up at 6:15 am – about 45 minutes before her three kids do. Once everyone is up, it’s straight into mediating their sibling bickering and getting them ready for school. Then she:
The Routine:
- Checks her calendar. “I panic-check my calendar to make sure I am not forgetting anything.”
- Moves. She switches between pilates with Erika Rae from Forma Pilates and cardio workouts.
- Has coffee and breakfast. She loves egg white muffins or a Vanilla Protein Blueberry Smoothie.
- Gets dressed for the office. “When I’m not being lazy, I love to dress up for work. I love to ‘dress for New York’ even though I live in LA. Helps me feel more productive.”
- Powers through all her meetings, then tries to pick up the kids from school at 3pm to take them to their sports practices.
- Family time. They “try to eat something for dinner in between all the chaos” and binge-watch a cooking show together.
Why it works:
- Molly’s routine is surprisingly relatable (navigating family feuds and binge-watching TV? ✋), but it includes a few crucial elements: movement, a protein-rich breakfast, and family time, which matters because connection is key to a long, healthy life.
Do you try to incorporate some family time into your routine daily?
