THINK OUTSIDE THE STATIC DESK

Try these office focus boosters. They may seem counter-intuitive, but they’re backed by science

KEEP YOUR HANDS BUSY

Mindless doodling has been linked to better memory retention when engaged with a dull work task. University of Plymouth

WATCH THAT VIRAL CLIP

In a study, those who watched a funny video tried harder to finish a problem. Journal of Business and Psychology

STRATEGIC DAYDREAMING

Allowing your mind to wander when wading through admin can help your brain conserve energy for harder tasks. Harvard University