Everybody's got their productivity tips, but a lot of them can seem a bit weird. Here are some backed by science, taken from an article I read recently.
2. Work in natural light
• Working in natural light allows you to sleep better, improving
productivity when you’re awake!
• A lack of natural light has been well documented to disrupt
the body’s circadian rhythms, causing abnormal sleep
patterns and seasonal affective disorder!
• If you don’t have windows in your office, try using a natural
light lamp that simulates natural light
3. Work 1.5
hours at a
time
• Working in chunks of
time instead of
working for hours at a
single task has been
proven to stimulate the
brain!
• Work for 90 minutes,
then take a 20-minute
break to rest your
brain !
• This taps into the “flow
state”, when creativity
is running at its best
4. Get happy
• The happier
and healthier
you are, the
more that you
can do
• Happiness is associated
with increased energy,
higher work engagement,
better relationships,
higher self-esteem and
stronger mental and
physical health
5. Take a nap
• Naps keep you from burning out
and make you a more effective
problem-solver!
• According to research from
NASA, 26-minute naps enhance
performance by 34 percent and
overall alertness by 54 percent