2. Temperatures are rising, the kids are out of school
and the yearning for vacation is intensifying.
With all of the temptations summer has to offer, it's
hard not to fall into the dreaded summer slump.
If your productivity is waxing and waning like the
tides of the ocean, it may be time to implement
these handy summer productivity tips.
3. ADOPTSUMMERHOURS
Summer hours are a great way
to enjoy your summer without
sacrificing productivity.
A summer hours schedule
usually entails working longer
days Monday through Thursday
so you can enjoy a longer weekend.
For example, a summer hours
schedule could have you working
10-hour days Monday through
Thursday to allow for perpetual
three-day weekends.
4. GETYOURVITAMIND
According to a University of Cambridge study [1],
Vitamin D deficiencies can
cause cognitive impairment.
Treat your brain to a break in
the sun and reap the rewards of
better brain function.
5. GETOUTOFTHEOFFICE
Stanford University
found that remote
workers are 14%
more productive
than office-based
workers. [2]
Ditch the desk and
work from
somewhere a bit
more zen to up
your productivity.
6. PLANYOUR
DREAMVACATION
A 2010 study in the Applied
Research in Quality of Life
journal revealed that planning
or anticipating a vacation can
make you happier than
actually going on the trip. [3]