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Clean workspaces
Clean workspaces don’t necessarily increase productivity.
Studies show that lack of order may help some workers to be more efficient and creative, aiding in their decision-making process.
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More time and productivity
Working longer hours doesn’t necessarily increase productivity. It’s been proven to lower productivity, lead to errors and generate stress.
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The "power" of multitasking
Multitasking can be detrimental. Research shows it stresses and slows us down, increasing our potential for error. It also decreases information retention and focus.
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Productivity in offices
We can be productive out of offices. Research shows that those who dislike office have increased productivity when working from home or on public spaces.
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8 hours of sleep as a must
The sleep time required for optimal functioning depends on individual needs – and these vary with season, mood, activity level and other factors.
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Day-dreaming and productivity
Idleness and daydreaming don’t necessarily harm productivity. They’re essential to our mental health, helping us order acquired information, recharge our brains and power our productivity.
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Disconnecting for productivity
Some people say that the web is bad for our productivity because it floods our minds with useless information. In fact, ever since the internet has become a significant part of our lives, we began to consciously choose the knowledge we want to remember.
Plus, we also rely on it for ...
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Self-driving cars and the environment
Some advocates claim that self-driving cars may reduce car trips as car ownership may become redundant. Others argue that people drive in a wasteful way.
But there's not much evidence that computers are more fuel-efficient drivers. Studies also show that people will go on more trips if the ...
The If/Then Tactic and Hidden Biases
People are biased whether they are conscious of it or not. Studies show that even people who deem they are not discriminatory when put in situations where they must act quickly, hidden biases can often dictate their actions and override their intentions.
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Give yourself some time
Accuracy and reliability in decision making tends to increase if you first give yourself some time to decompress and collect yourself.
This may also help you remove yourself from the problem, knocking out two of these strategies at a time.
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