21. Bring your dog to the office every day.
In a study published in the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, a 2017 report examined the effects of dogs on the workplace. The study found that workers who were allowed to have their dogs in the office reported less stress and more job satisfaction.
If Fido can be brought to your office, do so. If you work at home, you have even more reasons to adopt the dog that you’ve always wanted!
22. Dress for Success
Mason Donovan is the author of Redefining Work-Life Balancing for Diverse Workers: The Golden Apple.
A study from 2015 , published in the Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, found that those who dressed more formally used abstract thinking to solve tasks.
23. Make the most of your commute.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau’s 2017 American Community Survey the average commute time for Americans is 27 minutes. It’s your responsibility to make the most of that time.
Brian Munce suggests that if you use public transportation or a carpool to get around, you should respond to emails and read a report. Both are simple but time-consuming tasks that you can complete before entering your office.
Munce suggests listening to podcasts or e-books while driving to work. These can help you develop professionally. He says that if you are walking, you can dial into meetings or phone calls.
24. Listen to binaural sounds.
WebMD describes binaural beats by saying that “the brain creates an illusion when it listens to two tones at slightly different frequencies simultaneously.” These beats can help to slow down brain waves, and make you feel more relaxed.
Binaural beats are commonly used to aid people in falling asleep. However, the effect of calming has been shown to improve work productivity.
Healthline explains that it’s about choosing the right frequencies. The lower beta frequencies (14-30 Hz) are linked with increased concentration, alertness and problem-solving, as well as improved memory.
