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i think everyone reading this blog can agree on the following statement: we could\u00a0all\u00a0<\/em>be a little more productive in our lives. whether that pertains to studying, cleaning, working out, writing essays, you name it — there’s always room for improvement.<\/p>\n

below, you’ll find 6 tips for increasing your productivity, all backed by science. that means you\u00a0know\u00a0<\/em>they’re good.<\/p>\n

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1. try a midday workout.<\/strong> studies<\/a> suggest that fitting in some midday fitness can increase work stamina. so, the time you lose at the gym is quickly gained back by the increase in productivity.<\/p>\n

2. take short breaks<\/strong>. one study<\/a> suggests the ideal formula for productivity is this: work for 52 minutes, and then take a 17 minute break. i like to go on walks, get a cup of tea, basically just stand up and get away from my computer. a word to the wise: spending your break scrolling through the endless abyss that is your facebook newsfeed is probably not the best choice.<\/p>\n

3. look at a picture of a baby animal.<\/strong> seriously. researchers in japan have found that looking at these cute images improves productivity<\/a>. here’s a chart of their research:<\/p>\n

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4. don’t multitask…but\u00a0do\u00a0<\/em>be flexible.<\/strong> \u00a0multitasking slows us down and makes us more prone to errors<\/a>, so you should give the task at hand your full attention. it’s easier said than done, so here are some tips to effectively single-task<\/a>\u00a0(cliffnotes version: turn off your phone and email, and make a to-do list). but, since we’re all so busy, it’s important to remain flexible<\/a> — ie, be ready to switch tasks when the time is right.<\/p>\n

5. get a plant for your desk<\/strong>, and admire it often. one study<\/a> suggests that plants boost office productivity by 15%.<\/p>\n

6. sleep!\u00a0<\/strong>this one has an exclamation point because it really is that<\/em>\u00a0important. without enough sleep, you can’t concentrate, you’re irritable, hungry, impatient and anxious — but i don’t need to tell you, right? we’ve all been there. here are 9 tips<\/a> to get the sleep your body needs.<\/p>\n

do you have any great productivity tips? let us know in the comments! and now, i leave you with a cute baby kitten…for productivity’s sake!<\/p>\n

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