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Tagged Tendril
December 2, 2024

Productivity Tip: Get Outside of the Office!

  • December 2, 2024
  • 8 replies
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I find that sitting in the same environment day in and day out - whether you work from home or in office - can often stifle productivity and creativity.

If you have the flexibility, work from a coffee shop for a few hours or even just work from a different room in your home (the kitchen table instead of your office) or a different space in your office building (get outside on the patio if you have one or hang out in a lounge space).

A simple change of location can sometimes break the monotony and help stimulate your brain with new ideas from your surroundings. 

    8 replies

    Tagged Tendril
    December 2, 2024

    I don’t have that flexibility in my work space, but what I find helps is getting up for a quick power walk around the block. I work from home and just walking away from my home office helps break up that monotony and gets the brain juices flowing again. Thanks for sharing your tip!

    Tagged Tendril
    December 2, 2024

    Great idea!!

    Tagged Tendril
    December 2, 2024

    @kristint Yes, absolutely! Getting moving and getting outdoors does wonders, too.

    Tagged Tendril
    December 2, 2024

    Great tip! I’m so used to telling myself “I’ll go stand up/step out after finishing ___” and then keep pushing it off. I should challenge myself to go out for a power walk even if it’s only 5-10 minutes and prioritize doing that each day!

    Tagged Tendril
    December 2, 2024

    Agreed! I try to plan 1 coffee shop outing a week to switch things up.

    jaxn.engstrom
    Boosted Blossom
    December 2, 2024

    This is KEY! So glad you brought this up. I upgraded recently to a standing desk and even the shift from sitting to standing can have a profound impact on my productivity.

    Happy working!!

    Jaxn Engstrom | Digital Marketing Specialist @ Craig Hospital
    Boosted Blossom
    December 2, 2024

    Agreed, but I need my multiple screens to be most effcient. To help I mix up sitting, standing, or walking pad. Or I do a quick 10 min walk about. If I’m home I light different candles. Scent does wonders to activate the brain in different ways!

     

    Tagged Tendril
    December 2, 2024

    I totally agree! I just need a portable monitor to help me with all the screens that I need!