Tuesday 12 August 2014

Did You Try Being a Little Lazier at Work?


August – It’s wet and humid, making you feel lazy in the sultry weather conditions. It’s quite natural that you feel a little sluggish and sometimes just don’t feel like working.

Trust us, it’s not such a bad thing to feel lazy at work. Here are five great reasons why should try being a little lazier at work. After all it’s raining outside and you can’t just sit on the desk before your computer.

1.    We’re Most Creative When We’re Relaxed

How many of us face this every day at work – when our brains stop thinking? This is because we’re most creative when our mind is relaxed.

Take some time out for a stroll with your colleagues or spend time exploring nearby shops where you can take a break from your usual work. A little laziness at work can help you get more relaxed and be more productive.

2.    If You’re Busy That Doesn’t Mean That You’re Productive
Do you stay busy at work without having time to stop and think about whether you’re working is the most productive way? Well the new ways of thinking says that you should work smarter rather than harder.

Start spending less time on doing and produce more, with much better results. Stop cribbing that you’re busy all the time. Instead, spend some lazy time to refocus your mind and collect your thoughts that can actually help you to be more productive at work.

If you’re still wondering how you can be productive at work, then go through this infographics on office productivity.

3.    Intense Concentration is Bad for Health


How often do you spend time on just concentrating on your work in the office? Yeah, we agree that to perform at your best, you need to be fully focused on your work.

But have you wondered that prolonged periods of intense concentration can actually be bad for your health. Just like you cannot sprint the entire day on a treadmill, you just can’t keep high levels of focus while doing the task in hand.

Our brains needs rest and if we continue working for prolonged periods, then we will end up with headaches, tensions, eye strains and fatigue. So remember that a little lazier at work is always good for your health.

4.    A Power Nap is Better than Coffee

You feel too tired and want to recharge your batteries by drinking a cup of coffee. Hold on! Did you know that taking a quick power nap in the afternoon is more beneficial that drinking too much caffeine in the office?

Why don’t you talk to your boss to install a nap pod in your office? If he doesn’t agree on this, just get your own pillow and snooze.

5.    Low Stress Levels Can Make You a Better Co-worker


Have you ever noticed that how people around you avoid you when you’re always stressed or permanently flustered?

Try being a bit more laid-back that can make you more approachable and happy before your colleagues. Don’t take too much stress at work and create better working relationships that can help you grow in the company.

So if you want to be more productive and happier at work then it’s time you tried being a little lazier.

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