Keeping things light actually makes you more productive!

It’s important to never become too serious when you are working. Did you know that they’ve proven that people who have a lighthearted attitude toward their work are actually more productive than those that are serious? So, when you see that your employees need a break, come up with something crazy like a duckface contest.

Lighthearted doesn’t mean you don’t get the job done. I just means that you don’t allow yourself to get bogged down in stress, tension, worry, and perfectionism. All have been shown to not only reduce productivity, but also damage your health.

So, when you’ve been crunching numbers all day for your new business and all you can see are visions of numbers dancing before your eyes, remember to take a break. What better way to take a break than to find something funny, like these Photoshop Failed attempts.

Or maybe you can set up a messaging system with a co-worker where you send each other funny autocorrect text messages periodically throughout the day. Whatever position you have in a company; be it owner, boss, manager, supervisor, or general worker, you should find ways to lighten the load for those around to keep your department or business energized and productive. Look at some of the most creative businesses around. They sometimes include video gaming centers, skateboards, mini-basketball courts, etc., to keep some of the most creative minds on the planet alert and free flowing. How can you bring that to your workplace?