Productivity
10 Productivity Tips from Movers and Shakers
“We’re just drowning in information: we’re starving for wisdom”.
Tony Robbins.
I’m an awful skeptic. Each time I see an article on productivity, I knit my brows and grumble. Because I’m not sure if tips listed there were designed by trusted experts. That’s why I made my own little research.
I picked up 10 experts whose opinion I trust. I browsed their articles, videos, read their books and then created a short digest of their tips.
I picked up a lot from their wisdom. So I decided to share it with you.
Here are some useful tips. No junk.
1. David Allen
Who’s the guy?
Ki-ai! We are starting our list with a karate master. David Allen a martial art expert, but that’s not what made him famous. Above all, he is a veteran coach and management consultant. David was giving out productivity tips since today’s Millennials were knee-high to grasshoppers. At the beginning of 00’s, the whole world got to know him when his book ‘Getting Things Done’ became a bestseller in many countries.
What’s a big tip?
One of the most famous Allen’s tips is a ‘Two-Minute Rule”: if a task crosses your desk that can be completed in two minutes – do it immediately. Sounds great and certainly worth trying. However, this is not the biggest Allen’s tip. The key takeaway might be his suggestion to develop a relaxed balance of perspective and control, known as “mind like water.” What’s this state like? Well, imagine your head is clear, you are able to create and respond freely, without distractions and split focus. Develop this state – and you’ll get more creative and productive.
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How do we achieve this state? It’s all about putting your attention where it should be, accordingly to your goals and aspirations. For this, Allen designed the Getting Things Done (GTD) work-life management system, offering many productivity strategies, tips and hacks. For example, he argues people often forget to maintain perspective. Being up to our ears in work, we need to re-balance our priorities. This is where his well-known ‘Weekly Review’ comes in. It’s a set-aside period every week, usually an hour or two, where you dedicate yourself to getting organized for the week ahead.
Where to learn more?
Allen wrote two books on productive efficiency. The first is Getting Things Done heralded by TIME magazine as “the defining self-help business book of its time.” Another one that may serve you is Ready for Anything: 52 Productivity Principles for Getting Things Done. If you are into the philosophical yet practical approach to productivity, have a read!
2. Charles Duhigg
Who’s the guy?
Charles Duhigg is a Pulitzer Prize-winning reporter, who worked for The New York Times for a decade. In 2012, he became a bestselling author after his The Power of Habit came out. In 2016 Charles published another book Smarter Faster Better in which he described “the science of productivity”. David Allen, the “mover and shaker” we’ve just talked about, praised Duhigg’s book as “an intelligent model that is understandable, useful, and a flat-out great read.”
What’s a big tip?
Unlike Allen, Duhigg talks less about the state of mind, but more about our mental habits. He claims that managing how you think is more important than what you think. So, his main productivity tip is to change the way we think. Sounds vague? OK, here’s an example. Duhigg suggests that “Motivation becomes easier when we transform a chore into a choice.” In other words, if there is a task you hate, but have to do, make sure you consider doing it as your conscious decision. This puts you in control of things – you’ll feel better and more enthusiastic.
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Here is another productivity hack from Duhigg – for team leaders this time: the way how a group interacts is more important than who is in the group. For example, at meetings, it’s important for colleagues to speak in the roughly equal measure. When team members feel safe, meetings are more effective. Overall, Charles introduces eight productivity concepts – from motivation and goal setting to focus and decision making. He reminds you a simple truth that productive people tend to work rather smarter than harder. It’s all about asserting control over your brains and thought processes.
Where to learn more?
Smarter Better Faster is a key Duhigg’s book on productivity. Read it along to embrace his scientific approach. You can also scoop some useful tips by reading the blog on his website.
3. Tony Robbins
Who’s the guy?
Tony Robbins is a flamboyant leadership expert with an impressive record of accomplishments. Some consider him as the best life coach on earth. However, as many “movers and shakers”, he has a reputation of being notorious. It’s enough to recall the recent scandal with a woman, whom he accused of having the victim psychology. We can be skeptical about him, but we can’t claim he’s not influential or successful. If so, what’s Tony Robbins take on productivity?
What’s a big tip?
Tony Robbins’ approach to productivity is rather direct, practical and down-to-earth. His biggest tip might be: “Become obsessed with outcomes instead of activities”. He laments that “most people mistake movement for achievement”. To get outcomes, he suggests to ask yourself the following three questions “What do I want?”, “Why do I want it?” and “What’s my massive action plan?” When you get clear about the answers to them, the wisdom and productivity rise to the surface.
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These questions are a part of a process called the Rapid Planning Method (RPM) designed for better life- and time-management. While this method is a productivity tool by itself, Tony Robbins goes beyond it offering some more tips. For example, he suggests to group like-tasks together into blocks of time. He says task-switching is one of the biggest time sucks in our day. Like Duhigg, Robbins emphasizes the power of habits: “Make the habits you want: It’s more likely that some small changes will greatly improve productivity”. He also suggests we don’t forget seeking help from outside – having a coach or a consultant might be very beneficial.
Where to learn more?
Tony Robbins’ most famous writing is Awaken the Giant within. There’s no particular chapter named “productivity”. But, in fact, the book is about the art of being effective and enhancing the quality of life. There’s also a section on how to achieve high performance on his blog.
4. Cal Newport
Who’s the guy?
Cal Newport is a computer science professor at Georgetown University… but don’t let the academic title fool you. Cal is also a productivity philosopher for the digital age. He’s been writing about focus, distraction, and deep work way before it became a buzzword. What makes him stand out? Unlike most productivity gurus, he’s not on social media. Yep – no Twitter, no Instagram, no Facebook. Not even LinkedIn. That alone tells you something about his approach.
What’s a big tip?
Cal Newport’s productivity mantra? “Embrace Deep Work.” He says that the ability to focus without distraction on cognitively demanding tasks is becoming increasingly rare – and therefore increasingly valuable. His advice? Make time for deep, undistracted work every day. Block off time, go offline, and commit fully to one thing. As he puts it: “Deep work is like a superpower in our increasingly competitive twenty-first-century economy.”
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So how do you get into deep work? First, ditch the shallow stuff. Cal suggests scheduling your entire workday hour by hour – even your breaks. This method, known as “time blocking,” helps you become intentional with every minute. He also recommends a “shutdown ritual” at the end of your workday to free your mind and fully disconnect. Another gem? Cal promotes a “digital declutter.” That means stepping away from unnecessary tech and only keeping tools that genuinely support your goals.
Where to learn more?
Newport’s bestseller Deep Work is your go-to guide for focused success in a distracted world. Want more? Try Digital Minimalism, where he dives into how to reclaim your attention and live more intentionally in the age of smartphones. You can also check out his “Deep Questions” podcast, where he explores work habits, tech boundaries, and brain upgrades in bite-sized episodes.
5. Kory Kogon
Who’s the woman?
Kory Kogon is a renowned coach and public speaker. Her teaching is largely based on the philosophy of Stephen Covey, a famous American educator who passed away in 2012. Currently, she is a vice-president of Franklin Covey that provides consulting and training services. With two of her colleagues, she wrote a book The 5 Choices: The Path to Extraordinary Productivity.
What’s a big tip?
“More than anything, extraordinary productivity is a question of being conscious in the moment”. This is a big idea offered by Kory Kogon. To put it more simply, it’s all about our attention management. She claims it’s both easier and harder to achieve extraordinary productivity nowadays. On the one hand, technology is immensely helpful to us. On the other, our attention is under unprecedented attack because of our gadgets and apps. Technology has created the unstoppable flow of information and our brain loves it. This is a challenge of “productivity paradox” defined by Kogon, but there’s a pathway for productivity.
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In a nutshell, Kory offers 5 tips to increase your capability. First and foremost, you should act on the important, don’t react to the urgent. As she explains, there are two basic parts of our brain: the Thinking Brain and the Reactive Brain. The results we achieve in our lives are impacted by our discernment. She suggests we rewire our brain to become more discerning and less reactive. At the same time, it’s important to set high goals: Aim for extraordinary, don’t settle for ordinary. Extraordinary productivity means going to bed each day feeling satisfied and accomplished. (By the way, how long has it been since you last felt this way?).
6. Brian Tracy
Who’s the guy?
Brian Tracy is one of the most recognizable public speakers and self-development authors. He’s been in professional coaching and consulting for decades, delivering lectures and workshops to top-notch audiences. So he really knows his matter inside out. Brian wrote over 45 books. Nearly all of them are about achieving goals and living to your highest potential. What’s this if not a definition of productivity?
What’s a big tip?
The biggest tip from Brian Tracy is to Eat Frogs Every Day. Your “frog” is your biggest, most important task, the one you are most likely to procrastinate on. Brain claims you should start with it and then to persist until the task is complete before you go on to something else. He notes that if you have to eat a live frog at all, it doesn’t pay to sit and look at it for very long. In other words, if you have a nasty task to do, just do it.
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With Brian Tracy, it feels like going back to basics. Here’s one of his key messages: Set Smart Daily Goals. He considers clarity as the most important concept in personal productivity: be absolutely clear about their goals and objectives, don’t deviate from them. Brian Tracy is a devotee of skillful time management techniques. He is sure we should start earlier, work harder, stay later and get things done. He is sure that one of the keys to high levels of performance and productivity is to make every minute count. Brian suggests we use travel and transition times, what are often called “gifts of time,” to complete small chunks of larger tasks.
Where to learn more?
Eat That Frog! and No Excuses! are his most famous bestsellers, full-packed with productivity tips. He’s got also DVD on productivity Doubling Your Pro. As a free alternative, you can consult YouTube videos on productivity, like this one:
7. Robert C. Pozen
Who’s the guy?
Robert C. Rozen comes across as a very productive guy. He’s served various government stints and on many boards of charities and companies. He was a law firm partner and taught in the leading US colleges, such as Georgetown, NYU and Harvard Business School. Robert generously shares his experience and tips on high performance in the book “Extreme Productivity”.
What’s the big tip?
One of Robert’s biggest tips echoes with Tony Robbins’ message on productivity. He claims that efficiency often goes unrewarded in the workplace. So whether you are employer or employee, you should focus on results rather than hours. He claims many workers stay late to curry favor with the boss. But punching a time clock made sense in the industrial age – it rarely makes sense nowadays.
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In his book, Robert gives some practical yet not very common tips. For example, he claims we should reduce reading: “know your purpose for reading and stick to it”. By adhering to this principle, he claims to read four newspapers each morning in less than one hour. He also gives a similar tip about writing: many of us strive to perfect each sentence way too often. These are the good pieces of advice. However, Robert’s book is not a set of tips, but rather the productivity strategy that covers many aspects – from goal setting to time management.
Where to learn more?
Robert’s method is fully expressed in his book Extreme Productivity. If you need a brief summary, I’d recommend his NYT article written in 2012.
8. Graham Allcott
Who’s the guy?
Here’s another martial arts guy. Graham Alcott calls himself a “productivity ninja”. Not sure he’s got the physical skills of a Japanese warrior. But when it comes to productivity, it seems like he knows the subject inside out. Graham founded “Think Productive” company that runs workshops worldwide for many prospective clients, including UK government. In 2015 he authored “A Productivity Ninja” – a bestseller on how to show excellent results in your work.
What’s a big tip?
Graham gives many offbeat tips in his book. The one that stands out and correlates with his ‘ninja’ image is “Go off the grid”. Allcott says the best way to be more productive at work is go “dip under the radar”. It may include disconnecting from phone, email, text, social media, even your office environment. When there’s a bigger goal in sight that you want to achieve, nothing should distract you.
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Graham claims you don’t need to go on a deserted island to remove distractions. It may be enough to send phone calls to voicemail, manage your notifications, etc. All this “camouflage and stealth” can help you not to lose sight of the macro view of your career. Too many people forget about it, because we have many trifling tasks grasping for our attention during the typical workday. So it’s all about your managing your attention. Graham is also a follower of simplicity and minimalism trends. Here are some of his catchphrases: “Want more productivity? Do less!”, ‘Productivity is making space for what matters’, ‘Busy is bad for business.’
Where to learn more?
Apart from his book How to be a Productivity Ninja, there is a productivity blog on his company’s site.
9. Set Godin
Who’s the guy?
Hey, marketers! We are featuring this guy especially for you. Set Godin is an entrepreneur, bestselling author and marketing guru. He authored 18 books on marketing and business, 4 of them became worldwide bestsellers. So what means productivity in marketing in the digital age?
What’s a big tip?
Faster is not the answer. We overvalue being busy, Set Godin claims. He suggests us to consider the importance of our goals and evaluate them more clearly. It turns out that the most productive thing we can do is to stop working on someone else’s task list and figure out a more useful contribution instead.
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Set Godin offers an interesting perspective on some common issues. “You are not getting rewarded for value, you are getting rewarded for impact”. He urges us to ask the following questions: “Did I make the impact? Will they miss me when I’m gone?” If the answer is “no”, we have to change something.
Where to learn more?
In his book Linchpin: Are You Indispensable? he talks a lot about productivity. You can also find him talking about productivity in his blog.
10. Leo Babauta
Who’s the guy?
Leo is no like other guys on our list. He confesses he doesn’t have any formal qualifications and haven’t made millions of dollars. He’s just a keen writer, speaker, and also vegan, dad, husband. but I was actually impressed by his list of accomplishments. Have a look! He shares his thoughts on top blog Zen Habits with over a million readers, where he writes about simplicity and mindfulness in the daily chaos.
What’ the big tip?
Leo suggests that “most important productivity method” is very simple: pick something important – focus – finish it. It may sound banal,but here’s a trick. The challenge begins when a fear gets in the way. All fears come from not having certainty. So it’s diving into the uncertainty that makes us productive. When you notice yourself trying to go to distractions or busy work, pause. Notice the fear of uncertainty. Breathe. It’s in that moment when you decide not to run that you really develop the skill that will change your life.
Any details?
In his book, he lists six guiding principles of the Power of Less — the ideas that can help you to maximize your productivity. The tips are simple: choose the essential, simplify, focus, create healthy habits. He suggests we start small and always choose the essential to maximize our time and energy.
Where to learn more?
The guidance on simplicity The Power of Less: The Fine Art of Limiting Yourself to the Essential in Business and in Life. For a quick tip read his article on productivity.
11. Elon Musk
Who’s the guy?
Elon Musk needs no introduction because his name is on everyone’s lips. After Steve Jobs is gone he’s been the most famous business daredevil. He revolutionized the electric cars, unveiled a concept for Hyperloop, launched Falcon Heavy rocket, nourishing the idea of space tourism. What a crazy guy! Who wouldn’t like to know what does Elon Musk think about productivity?
What’s a big tip?
Elon Musk explained his take on productivity in his letter to Tesla employees leaked to media in April 2018. 3 out of 7 productivity tips he gave are about meetings. I’ll take a bold step to unite them in one sentence: don’t let meetings to stand in the way of your productivity. Musk advises Tesla employees to get rid of all large meetings if managers have doubt their value. Anyone who doesn’t need to be in a meeting should leave. Overall, meetings should be made infrequent.
Any details?
No wonder, Elon Musk hates red tape. He claims that communication within the company should be direct. It must be OK for people to talk directly and just make the right things happen. In other words, the information must be flowing freely between all levels. As for me, this is where team communication tools step into the game.
Where to learn more?
Musk didn’t author any books so far, but many hope his bestsellers are yet to come. For now, here’s an email to Tesla employees we’ve talked about. Besides, you can learn about Musk’s strategies via his social media.
Wrapping Up
There is an abundance of various productivity tips, tricks and strategies. But of course, no one will give you a silver bullet. You’ve got to find YOUR method that aligns with your priorities.
Here are the main pieces of advice to explore:
- Сontrol your mind. We have too many distractions around us, especially now with technology on the rise. You may use GTD system designed by David Allen to nourish the calm and alert state of mind. Or change your mindset using Charles Duhigg’s scientific approach.
- Govern your attention, bring it into the moment. You may “go off the grid” like Graham Alcott Suggests, or use your willpower to put first things first. Stay grounded and maintain perspective.
- Master your goal-setting skills. You can use time-honored SMART system widely cited by Brian Tracy, Rapid Planning Method designed by Tony Robbins or any other method you like.
- Master your time-management skills. Reduce meetings (as Elon Musk suggests). Read, write and speak effectively (on Robert C. Rozen’s advice). Become the devotee of essentialism. Try applying a ‘Two-Minute Rule”: if a task crosses your desk that can be completed in two minutes – do it immediately.
- Don’t work harder, work smarter. It’s not about hours, but results. Make sure you make value, not just impact (Seth Godin)
- Don’t be afraid to dive into the unknown. Uncertainty is your friend. Feel it. Breath it in Explore it. (Leo Babauta)
I hope this article will help you on your way to productivity. Good luck!
For many companies, working from home is still a novel idea, therefore data on remote work is limited. However, these ten work from home statistics appear to indicate that allowing employees to work from home, or working from home yourself, has tremendous value:
1. Employees are more productive when they work from home
To make a profit, businesses require productive professionals. Employees, on the other hand, are only productive around 77% of the time, according to research, and are more likely to be productive when working from home.
Majority of the employees polled in favour of being more productive when working from home. This is because of the lack of noise and interruptions that come with working in a crowded workplace, the removal of daily commutes, and the improved comfort of self-described introverts.
Coworkers, ringing phones, loud discussions, and individuals moving around in the workplace are all common sources of distraction for employees. It takes an employee an average of 23 minutes to refocus after being distracted. Most of these distractions are not even an issue when working from home. Introverts claim that they can get more work done when they’re at home, away from the pressures of having to interact socially with coworkers.
Others attribute their greater productivity to the fact that they are no longer wasting hours each day driving to and from work. Because they don’t have to commute, they’re more at ease and less resentful of working longer hours from home to complete a job. They also can use time management apps that will help them to stay productive while working from home.
2. Employees who work from home are 52% less likely to take time off
According to a CoSo Cloud survey, employees are encouraged to work more efficiently at home and take fewer vacations. Employees who work from home are more likely to work without calling in sick and also take fewer vacations resulting in lower absenteeism.
3. Managers of remote employees are concerned about reduced productivity, according to 82 % of them
Even though workplace productivity data by Owl Labs have repeatedly demonstrated that remote work increases productivity, managers who work with remote employees are nonetheless concerned about decreasing productivity and focus, as well as whether remote employees complete projects on time. They appear to be less concerned with employee loneliness and employee future.
Pulse surveys are a great way to take your work from home experience up another notch. Pulse survey benefits include greater flexibility, reduced commute times, and increased productivity since you’re able to focus on what matters most – company tasks.
4. Attrition is reduced by 50% when employees work remotely
Because employees are more satisfied at work when they work remotely, there is a significant reduction in employee attrition. When individuals leave a job, it’s usually because they’re dissatisfied with it.
Working from home, according to Stanford Business, is considered as a huge perk that could compensate for any other shortcomings in the position. Employees who stay on the job receive more experience and lower the need to train new employees, enhancing the overall performance of the team.
5. Working from home jobs have grown 115 % in the last decade
According to the State of Telecommuting, work from home jobs have grown 10 times faster than traditional jobs. This measure can be interpreted in a variety of ways. It’s possible that firms are understanding how much more productive individuals are when they work from home, and as a response, they’re expanding their workforce to include more remote working positions. It’s also possible that more people are keen to build their own work-from-home opportunities.
6. People who work from home on a regular basis are more satisfied
Employees who work from home at least once a month are 24 times more likely to be pleased at work, according to OWL Labs. There are a variety of reasons why someone can be happier working from home, but the most important is that happiness rises consistently.
7. Companies with remote positions have a 25% lower turnover rate
According to Owl Labs’ 2017 state of remote work report, positions that allow for working from home had a 25% lower turnover rate. This is most likely related to the job’s pleasure and stress levels; if employees are grateful for the ability to work from home, they are much less likely to quit.
8. Organizations with a completely remote workforce hire 33% quicker
The same report by Owl Labs states that if your entire team works remotely, you’ll be able to fill positions 33% quicker than your competition. This has an impact on your team’s overall output because you’ll be stuck with open positions for much shorter periods of time, and you’ll spend significantly more time at peak teamwork and production as a result.
Building a totally remote team, on the other hand, is difficult, especially if team members are in different parts of the world. It’s critical to create a culture where everyone feels valued as a team member.
9. At least some work is now done from home by 23% of employees
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 23% of American workers currently work from home often. The number of people working from home is steadily increasing, indicating that companies are more confident in their employees’ ability to be productive under these circumstances.
10. 74% of experts believe that remote work will become the norm soon
When asked about the future of work, 74% of professionals predict that remote work will become the accepted norm. According to Forbes, this viewpoint is held by 76% of entrepreneurs, indicating that traditional office spaces, as well as co-working spaces, will soon decline to be in use.
Large firms such as Twitter and Slack have already stated that all employees would be able to work from home on a permanent basis, while Salesforce has just unveiled their hybrid work plan. Because of the precedent these companies are setting, as well as employee expectations, not having a remote work option will be damaging to a company’s ability to move forward.
Other advantages of working at home
According to these working from home statistics, productivity gains, effectiveness, and improved work performance are the evident benefits of working from home, but they aren’t the only ones a business may experience by implementing a work from home policy. The following are only a few of the other benefits:
1. Reduced office expenses
If you own your company and now rent an office, you should calculate how much money you’d save if you went completely remote. Allowing all your workers to work from home at the same time is a risky decision, but if it’s feasible for your company, you could save thousands of dollars per month.
2. Better job opportunities
If you’re recruiting remote employees, you won’t be limited to those in your immediate neighborhood; you’ll be able to hire people from all over the country, and even continents. This broadens your range of possibilities and allows you to locate better matches for open opportunities.
3. Benefits to the environment
People who work from home will not drive or even take public transportation to work. As a result, your team’s greenhouse gas emissions will be greatly reduced, which will have a positive impact on the environment.
Challenges of working from home
Despite its many upsides, remote work isn’t without its drawbacks. For remote setups to be sustainable, it’s essential to address the common challenges employees and organizations may face:
- Isolation and Loneliness
Many remote employees report feeling disconnected from their team. Without the daily interaction that comes with office life, it’s easy to feel left out or disengaged. This can affect mental health, collaboration, and overall job satisfaction — especially for extroverted team members. - Communication Barriers
Remote work depends heavily on digital communication tools, which can sometimes lead to misunderstandings, delayed responses, or misaligned expectations. Without face-to-face contact, building rapport or reading tone and intent becomes more difficult. - Work-Life Boundary Blurring
One major downside of working from home is that it can be difficult to “switch off.” When your home becomes your office, boundaries can dissolve. This often leads to burnout or overwork, especially for employees who feel pressured to be “always available.” - Performance Monitoring and Trust Issues
Some managers struggle with trusting employees they can’t see. As mentioned earlier, 82% of managers are concerned about productivity levels. This can lead to micromanagement or the adoption of invasive monitoring tools, which can erode morale and trust.
Last thoughts
People seek flexible schedules and the option to work from home or in a hybrid work style, even if only on an occasional basis. Furthermore, by implementing a few relatively simple regulations, businesses might save money while increasing productivity and employee morale.
Depending on your arrangement, working from home can be a more efficient work environment than a traditional office cubicle, also allowing you to achieve a better work-life balance. The epidemic has altered the way we work, with more businesses opting for at-home solutions.
Make sure that your staff is comfortable, organized, and healthy to ensure that their production remains at a high and consistent level for months to come.
Employee productivity, according to WhatIs.com, is “an evaluation of an employee’s or group of employees’ efficiencies.”
Employee productivity, in short, assesses how much useful work an employee performs for an organization over a given time. If a company wants to prosper, it needs people that are highly productive.
We’ll give you 15 intriguing and useful employee productivity stats that are applicable today. Hopefully, you can use this information to develop new policies in your company and improve the general efficiency of your team.
Employees prefer to work alone 86% of the time
According to a study done by Apollo Technical, whether working from home or at the office, on average 86% prefer to work alone. Employees report that being able to separate oneself from others reduces distractions. They also feel less motivated to deliver or connect in certain ways, allowing them to concentrate only on their tasks.
This autonomy pertains to projects as well. Many workers would rather work on projects on their own than rely on others to complete their part of a collaborative effort. This is still applicable in most circumstances, even if working alone requires the person to work harder.
Employees believe that interactivity may boost workplace productivity by 89%
When projects are gamified and become interactive, many employees believe they become more competitive and motivated to do them, which enhances workplace productivity. Statistics on productivity and technology continue to reveal a link between technical complexity and output.
80% of employees require financial assistance
According to a poll of 220 clerks, over 175 of them wished their employers had provided financial assistance to them. Employees who are concerned about their financial situation are less productive than those who are financially comfortable. Employees seek loan counseling, and it’s a relatively inexpensive practice to start in most organizations. They believe that if they were more confident in their financial management, they would be happier and more productive in general.
Every three minutes, the average employee is interrupted
After an interruption, it may take people 23 minutes to refocus. Employees are interrupted every three minutes and five seconds, according to a study done by experts at the University of California, Irvine. That indicates that for every 26 minutes spent at the office, workers get three minutes of work done.
The average employee works for less than three hours daily
Every day, the average worker is only productive for 60% or less across all industries. However, for some working professionals, this ratio reduces dramatically. According to VoucherCloud research, the average employee is only productive for merely two hours and 23 minutes each day.
This means employees are generally unproductive for five hours and 37 minutes per day, assuming an eight-hour workday. Every day, that’s a significant amount of time and money squandered by the employer.
Employees cost $28 billion a year to using facebook
Facebook also costs employers several billion dollars per year, according to research done by Hubspot. This is because employees spend roughly 32% of their workdays on Facebook. Generally, they won’t be working if they are on social media. Each year, this productivity loss results in a significant amount of money being squandered.
Multitasking has been shown to reduce productivity by 40%
Multitasking, according to productivity data, can reduce your productivity rather than increase it. Constantly switching from one job to another is stressful to the brain, making us less productive or causing toxic productivity.
Try incorporating the 1-3-5 rule into your work routine instead of handling multiple projects at once. This method works by handling the most difficult things first, then moving on to medium-level jobs, and finally finishing the day with the simplest tasks.
Employees involved in decision making are more productive
Employees who are allowed to engage in “major decision-making sessions” are often more efficient, according to another study. When employees are given a say in company decisions, they feel as if their position in the firm counts – as if they have a perspective that is heard. Higher productivity rates are a result of these feelings.
People often feel like they helped develop something when they’re investing in it and have a hand in improving it. They want it to succeed, therefore they put in extra effort to make it happen.
Stress has a negative impact on productivity
According to research by Go Remotely 50% of employees miss one to five hours of work every week due to stress. Managers usually take several actions to reduce the stress levels which ultimately affect the productivity of employees. These measures may include offering a higher salary, paid vacation leaves, more flexibility in work schedules, and wellness initiatives for better productivity levels.
Appropriate nutrition can boost work productivity by 25%
A productivity study by Go Remotely that lasted three years questioned 20,000 employees per year. They came to the conclusion that employees who ate fruit and vegetables at least four days a week were 25% more productive than those who did not.
Employees are more productive around the holidays
According to workplace productivity statistics, the main causes for the productivity decrease among the 35% who feel less productive are social and personal responsibilities, increased year-end workload, flu season, and holiday shopping. The more productive employees, on the other hand, avoid common office distractions to depart on time.
Stress and a lack of work-life balance
According to the Yerkes-Dodson Law, our ability to perform at our best is determined by the amount of pressure we are under for the work we are performing. When we are under too much stress, our performance suffers dramatically. Productivity suffers when an employee’s mental and physical resources are depleted.
66% of 1,077 adults surveyed by Glassdoor believe they would be better and more productive employees if they had more sleep, especially those between the ages of 18 and 44. Furthermore, persistent stress is linked to absenteeism. According to research by the Health Advocate, one million employees miss work every day owing to stress.
Freelancers are productive 36 hours each week
According to a study done by Yahoo Finance, in comparison to the average office worker, the average freelancer works for roughly 36 hours each week. If freelancers work five-day weeks like the rest of us, that equates to almost seven hours of productivity per day.
They put forth more effort than those in other professions since the amount of time they spend working is directly proportional to the amount of money they earn. But the overall productivity of a freelancer also depends on the type of technology, software tools, and techniques they are using.
Moreover, it is also noticed that companies who need to leverage on-demand workforce onboarding benefit from a freelance management system. It makes onboarding and offboarding, invoicing, payment, and workforce classification easy and also help managers help find the right talent quickly.
Environment influences productivity
According to a Robert Half poll, 71% believe that listening to music at work makes them more productive. According to a CareerBuilder poll, 53% are less productive when their workplace is excessively cold. According to Gallup’s State of the Local Workplace, 85% of employees are neither engaged nor actively disengaged at work, resulting in $7 trillion in lost productivity. According to research by Exeter University, open workplace layouts cause a 32% decline in overall happiness and a 15% drop in productivity.
Meetings are exceptionally unproductive
Meetings aren’t necessarily a waste of time, but they aren’t always helpful either. Atlassian did a study on meetings that revealed the following startling findings:
- 91 % daydream in meetings
- 39 % have slept in meetings
- 96 % have missed at least one “mandatory” meeting
- 73 % started working on other tasks while attending a meeting
- 50 % of employees perceive meetings to be a waste of time
AI programs enhance productivity up to 40%
In 2025, AI programs like ChatGPT, Grammarly, Jasper, and Notion AI are the norm at the workplace. They assist in writing, coding, note-taking, calendaring, and research — making employees free up to 10 hours a week.
This increase in efficiency is supported by an MIT-Stanford joint report, which found that employees using AI finished work 25% faster and with better quality. AI is thus widely preferred today by writers, marketers, developers, and customer support.
Each team utilizes these tools differently. Writers have AI to write and rewrite faster. Developers utilize it to code and debug. In customer service, AI speeds up responses and handles repeat inquiries.
Aside from helping at work, AI also reduces decision fatigue. By taking over routine tasks, it clears room in workers’ brains for more complex and creative work.
Looking ahead, AI will be integrated into most workplace platforms. Those who can harness these tools effectively will have the upper hand as AI becomes the norm in workflows on a daily basis.
That said, AI is a tool — not a replacement. Human creativity, judgment, and empathy remain essential for true success. AI boosts productivity, but it can’t replace the value people bring to the workplace.
The takeaway
Given the numerous advantages of workplace productivity, it’s no surprise that businesses are always looking for new ways to boost productivity and developing unique productivity metrics to effectively evaluate it.
It is difficult for any organization to maintain a specific level of productivity, especially considering the numerous factors that can influence it. Even so, anyone who wants to give it a shot will be handsomely rewarded.
Although relatable humor about traumas can reduce one’s loneliness, it is still debatable how medicinal they can be. Almost a decade ago, awareness of mental breakdown was quite low and people did not talk much about it as it was considered taboo.
However, recently people have started talking about it openly. On social media platforms, you’re just as likely to come across references to depression as you are on medical forums, and mental state memes have seen to grow in popularity as more and more people relate to it.
While positive mental health can be treated by laughter, it is also treatable through improved collaboration and communication among teams.
As we begin with a relatable mental breakdown meme, we want to remind you that laughter is the best medicine. It’s actually true!
Laughter has numerous psychological, and emotional advantages, some of which may surprise you. It can help improve your immunity and attitude by releasing serotonin, strengthening blood flow, and much more.
Without further ado, we present you the most relatable mental health memes – hoping to make you laugh.
Therapy works – at least in mental breakdown memes
While most people have taken advantage of therapy, there are still some of us who need the reassurance of the fact that we will most definitely make it through the hurdles. Especially with problems at the workplace in large companies.
As part of that, first comes a therapy-related mental breakdown meme. Although therapy itself might not be so funny, the memes definitely are!
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Gotta look sane in front of the therapist or they will think something is wrong with me. Oh wait, I’m already there to seek help.
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Haha, the advisor should definitely be a therapist!
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Oops, that escalated quickly…
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Same boy, same! We are also as shocked as you are at our problems.
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It better work fast now!
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Socially awkward – let’s experience unworldly vibes in humor
Remember the socially awkward puberty phase we all went through? The phase continued to grow for some of us for different reasons. Even though being socially awkward can cause a cringe-worthy urge in your stomach, we assure you that these mental breakdown memes will unfold laughter from your stomach.
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Maybe we need to call Rapunzel for help now.
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The struggle is real
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Ignorance is bliss.
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Feeling anxious? Let’s combat it with self-defeating humor
Aahh, is there a better way to feel less anxious than self-defeating humor? At least we think that nothing can go wrong with this kind of humor and we are lighting up with hope. So bring it on Mamma Mia.. or should we say, here we go again?
All night, every night!!
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Ohhh look, we’ve got guests over.
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High fives always make things better.
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At least we’re laughing… right?
Humorously self-actualizing yourself
Even if the intent is humorous, at least we are self-actualizing ourselves. Great minds once said that self-reflection is the key to success. In this case, it might not be the success we are hoping for, but it is definitely a good laugh. And what’s better medicine than laughter?
Haha, no matter how I am doing – I will still always be there for you, pal! Also, maybe next time I should take my own advice too.
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The “of course I am fine clad”
One of the most detrimental phrases of mankind’s history is “I’m fine”. This casual phrase has now become the center of attention for many mental health memes. Here’s to all the humor directed towards saying “I’m fine”…but are you really?
At least you captured it worthwhile for a mental health meme.
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Still don’t fail to look so cute!
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And with that..
We hope our collection of mental health memes made you smile! Let us know which one is your favorite and most relatable in the comments section below.
Moreover, we would also like to take this opportunity to support those who suffer from depression. We hopes and wishes you a very good mental space.
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