Exercise Can Help Your Perform Better At Work

A study reported at the website www.Mercola.com had 200 professionals in a computer company, a life insurance agency, and a university keep records on job performance and mood as it related to exercise they did at work. Most spent 30-60 minutes at lunch doing everything from yoga to strength training to basketball.

The results: 6 out of 10 reported their mental skills and ability to meet deadlines improved on days they exercised; their moods were far better; they were less likely to experience the "post lunch dip", and they felt more satisfied when going home at the end of the day. So... a little exercise will result in happier and more productive employees. Is that worth exercising at work?

WORRYING COSTS YOU TIME

People who have generalized anxiety disorder (where a person keeps fretting and agonizing over things) lose 40 hours a week worrying. The rest of us lose 13 hours per week. This means the best thing we can do to create more time in our lives is to stop worrying.  While it is easier said than done, you can explore relaxation and coping skills, group and individual counseling, dietary adjustments (eliminate foods that make you hyper and foods that you are allergic to), and as a last recourse, medications.

NAPPING FOR HIGHER SALES AND PRODUCTIVITY

Some companies have actually created napping rooms in their facilities in or allowing employees to nap at their desks. The reason why is simple. Rested workers are more alert, in a better mood, and concentrate better, as reported by William Anthony, author of The Art of Napping at Work. He has conducted a survey in which 70 percent of the more than 1000 respondents said that they nap at work.

My suggestion would be to experiment with meditation, as I believe it can leave you more refreshed and revived than taking a nap. I will do that every once in awhile when I need more energy late in the afternoon.

Having Friends At The Office Increases Productivity

Researchers have reported that loneliness at the office decreases productivity. Having a least one friend at work actually increases a worker’s productivity. 

So, loneliness is not just a personal problem, it’s an organizational problem. 

If you manage others, make sure your folks have at least one person that they are friends with.

(Reported Prevention, June 2012)