Trust the Science: Relax

I meditate, most productively when lying down (mindful)

Neuroscience says that downtime (aka "doing nothing") increases productivity. Specifically,

Take a long shower

Play a game without keeping score

Cook a big meal

Take a solo walk

Just sit down.

I've been diligently performing these "activities" over the past year, but the people in the household say that there's been no visible increase in productivity.

Taking a page from global-warming stalwarts who've been saying "snowfalls are now just a thing of the past" for 21 years, I say, be patient.

Trust the science.