Lazy Productivity Hacks for 2026: How to Get More Done by Doing Less
Being lazy isn’t always bad. In fact, it’s often our exhausting routine that makes us feel uninspired, unmotivated, and stuck in that cycle of laziness. However, there’s a solution. Thanks to constantly advancing technologies, 2026 offers a perfect opportunity to hand over monotonous tasks to artificial intelligence. Say goodbye to these time-consuming moments that drain your energy and rob you of joy. Here are the top 5 productivity hacks for you!
1 Find Your Morning Weapon Within Arm’s Reach
Before diving into the benefits of AI, let’s start with the basics. Okay, maybe we’re kidding but just a little. As the saying goes, there’s a grain of truth in every joke. The caffeine in coffee doesn’t just perk you up. It’s your secret weapon for shaking off morning blues and kickstarting a productive day. It has a positive effect on the brain by stimulating concentration and improving mood and well-being.
So, here’s a pro tip: have a cup of coffee in the morning to give your cortisol levels a boost. For regular coffee drinkers, a second cup later in the day is needed to get the same effect.
2 Spend a Little Time Now to Save a Lot Later
Yep, it may sound like the dullest advice ever, but it works. Planning your week can save hours and give you the freedom to spend the time however you like. The most enjoyable part is that you can do it just the way that works for you. Set aside around half an hour at the start of each week to plan your forthcoming activities, or dedicate five or ten minutes daily to organize your tasks. You can use to-do lists, task management tools, task trackers, or even a notebook or the Notes app on your smartphone.
All right, enough about planning. Let’s shift to more exciting stuff.
3 Use AI to Solve Routine Tasks
Delegate your routine tasks to artificial intelligence and focus on what truly matters. There’s a whole bunch of AI tools there to save you time and energy. You can ask questions or solve issues with the help of ChatGPT, one of the most famous AI assistants. However, ChatGPT has its limitations. The accuracy of responses can sometimes be questionable, especially for specialized tasks. In these situations, more tailored AI solutions come in handy.
Take the Forma app, for example. This tool, being a PDF document editor, specializes in text-related activities like editing, proofreading, and writing pieces from scratch. It also assists with job applications, legal services, business tasks, and education. We’ll try to explore just a couple of its features to have a general understanding of how to use AI for your benefit.
How to Create a CV: AI Document Generator
Let’s say you’ve found the perfect job vacancy. As with any job application, the first step is to send your CV and cover letter. The process is usually time-consuming, but with just a little help from Forma, you can complete it literally in a couple of minutes.
Here’s how to create a CV using an AI document generator in four simple steps:
- Open the Forma app.
- Tap Tools at the bottom of the screen and find the Job section. Tap Compose CV.
- Choose the CV template you like. Enter the position you’re applying for and add relevant skills (if needed).
- Tap Generate.
That’s it! Now you have a CV practically ready to be sent to an HR manager. The only thing left is to adjust it for your needs. You can:
- Edit any section or add your own text;
- Change the size, color, and font;
- Add a picture from your smartphone or snap one straight in the app.
Apart from a CV, Forma can also help you to create reference letters and cover letters, and even generate a list of common interview questions for your desired position.
How to Edit Documents with AI
Another useful feature of Forma for CVs and other documents is AI editing. It’s simple: just generate or upload a document to the app and use the AI chat to update or improve it as needed. For example, if you want to enhance the skills section of your resume, type “add more skills” in the chat, and the tool will automatically update that section while keeping the original formatting.
You can also use the AI chat to update statistics in a report, tailor a cover letter for a leadership position, optimize business proposals, and much more.
How to Generate Emails and Other Texts: AI Text Generator
Whether it’s an essay, report, announcement, or email, AI can also help you create or polish your text. The Forma app can write a text on any topic from scratch, edit existing content to make it fluent, generate a conclusion if you’re struggling to finish it, create a concise version of a long text, or, for instance, summarize content by turning it into a list of key points.
Let’s say, for example, you want to summarize a document stored on your phone. Here’s how it works using the AI text generator:
- Launch Forma.
- Tap Summarize in the AI Assistant section.
- Select the file you want to summarize.
Here’s what we’ve got:
That’s what we call laid-back productivity! All right, let’s move on to another feature—email writing.
We write dozens of personal and business emails every day. Why not simplify the process with a little help from AI? Here’s how you can write an email using the Forma app::
- Open the app.
- Select Tools.
- Find Generate Text and tap it.
- Write the subject of your email and choose the tone of voice from the dropdown menu (neutral, formal, informal, business, friendly, motivating, respectful, and more).
- Tap Generate and enjoy the outcome.
For example, you’re writing an email to invite your friends to a St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Here’s what the AI text generator created:
You can copy the email and paste it into the preferred platform or save it in any popular format and send it directly from the app.
Apart from the features mentioned above, Forma can review legal documents, assess legal risks, craft catchy ads or social media posts, define your product value, create a unique brand name, generate historical or scientific research content, and much more. You can dive in and explore all the benefits yourself.
4 Automate Your Life Whenever Possible
There are plenty of everyday tasks that take up time but can easily be avoided. Here’s a short list:
Use smart home devices. Remember we talked about coffee earlier? If you’re not someone who enjoys the process of making coffee more than drinking it, a programmable coffee maker can save you time. The same goes for other smart kitchen gadgets that make cooking and cleaning easier.
Set up automatic bill payments. Water, electricity, internet—these bills are usually the same every month. Set up automatic payments so you never have to worry about missing something.
Shop online. According to the Time Use Institute, the average person spends 41 minutes per visit to a grocery store. Online shopping can save you that time. Yes, it might be a bit more expensive, but if you can afford it, it’s a huge time-saver.
Use a digital calendar with notifications. Add recurring events like work meetings, doctor’s appointments, and birthdays to your e-calendar. This way, you don’t have to manually set reminders every time—your calendar will do it for you.
Automate social media. If you find yourself spending too much time on social media, try scheduling posts in advance using tools like Buffer, Hootsuite, and more. This way, you stay active online without constantly being distracted.
5 Use Laziness to Your Advantage
Now let’s turn to science once again for a moment. One study has shown that simply placing food 10 inches (25.4 centimeters) further away from their usual place in a salad bar can reduce consumption. So, if you find yourself procrastinating with a bag of potato chips or a bowl of nuts, try moving them out of reach—off your desk, into another room, or, better, don’t buy them at all. The further away the snacks are, the less likely you are to indulge. And as a bonus, your health will thank you.
But it’s not just about food. Apply the same strategy to other distractions. For instance, leave your smartphone in another room or switch it to airplane mode so as not to be distracted by constant notifications. If missing calls isn’t an option, you can still turn off non-essential notifications in your settings. It’ll be one small step for man, but a giant leap for your productivity.