WELLNESS LAGOM
WORK SMART Many of us are guilty of getting wrapped up in a culture that glorifies being busy, but working long hours does not necessarily equate to better productivity. In fact, according to research that was performed using time-tracking and productivity app DeskTime, the most productive 10 percent of users all take effective breaks, with the most productive people following what is known as the 52:17 rule — working for 52 minutes at a time, and breaking for 17 minutes, before returning to their tasks. The study found that those individuals with the highest productivity rates did not even work full eight-hour days — instead, working smarter with frequent breaks produced better results than working longer hours. The key to this productivity, according to the study, is working with purpose for shorter periods of time and resting regularly and properly — this means actually walking away from your computer and doing something other than work for the 17-minute break. A little bit of exercise, a chat with a colleague, or a stroll outside are all great ways to recharge. SV
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