Seeing Green

Did you know that taking a lot of breaks can actually increase your productivity? One study showed 20 minutes of yoga could significantly improve brain functioning, another that a quick nap would seriously boost memory, while a third suggested that just shy of an hour of work followed by around a 15-minute pause was the ideal work pattern. The problem is that most of us do not have that much time to just kick back and relax. We are too busy trying to figure out the web development project and get the gaming application just right. What you could do is take 60 seconds to look out the window at something green. In a recent study, it was found that just a quick glimpse of a green landscape had a measurable impact on productivity. Rethinking your office layout, your view-blocking window coverings, your wall art, or the number of potted plants in your space might just be enough to help your team get more done and be happier doing it. Even opting for natural materials like unpainted wood could help.