Every day at around 3 pm, I hit a slump. I'm suddenly sleepy, I can't focus and will give in to every single distraction that comes my way. And, I'm not alone. This is the afternoon slump. We all suffer from it, but there...
Here at Ridiculously Efficient, we are big advocates for employee engagement, for both in-office workers and telecommuters. An engaged employee is one who is more productive, feels part of a bigger goal, and is inspired to do their best work. The infographic below from Mindjet shows just how beneficial engaged...
We've talked a lot about the impact of treadmill desks, including the health benefits, and how simply getting your blood flowing can help your focus. According to recent research, using treadmill desks do in fact make workers more productive. The research, from the University of Minnesota and published...
As I went through school, I was constantly being ridiculed for doodling in my notebooks, on pieces of paper, and occasionally in my books for class. Traditionally, people have seen doodling as a distraction, something to entertain ourselves because the subject matter at hand is too boring to catch our...
The age-old mantra, "dress for success," actually has some truth behind it. According to recent research, the way you dress can impact your focus and productivity. It's been proven many time before that the way a person dresses affects how he/she is perceived by others....
This is a guest post by Rebecca Fox. Boosting a worker's productivity is a challenge for many business leaders across the world, as they seek to find ways to make staff more efficient in getting their work done. Several tried and trusted methods are employed in many parts...
