Why Doing Nothing Might Be the Key to Boosting Work Productivity
Consider spending more time idling and less time doing.
For nearly half of Americans, living in the age of COVID-19 calls for merging work and home life. Those of us who live this new normal can attest to how challenging it can be to separate business and pleasure — but for 72% of Americans, working from home at least two days a week is favored, according to a 2020 PwC survey.
So, how can we ensure we stay busy at home and avoid the burning desire to take it easy? Research says, don’t. Instead, embrace the art of relaxation. Our brains need to recharge in order to work effectively. Without a break, we can compromise our performance at work and block our creative juices from flowing.
Research has shown the effectiveness of idling and how it can restore focus as well as enhance our productivity and creativity.
If an opportunity to do nothing arises, don’t resist it, take it — even if you’re bombarded with a million tasks.
The curious case of the four-day workweek
Microsoft Japan experimented with carrying out a four-day workweek for their workers instead of the traditional five-day workweek. The payoff?
Microsoft reported…
