Simple ways you can increase your productivity

?This piece was written by Alyson Smith, a Cal Poly journalism senior and public relations intern at the CIE. Her views reflected in this piece do not necessarily reflect those of the CIE.

If you’re looking for a simple way to increase your productivity, add a houseplant to your workspace. A study conducted at Washington State University found that the presence of an indoor plant can increase a person’s productivity. In fact, productivity increased by 12% when subjects performed a computer task in a room with plants versus without.

Listening to music while you work can also provide a productivity boost. Admittedly, there has been minimal scientific research into how music affects our ability to work, according to the Human Resource Management Review. However, several studies have found that music does have the potential to indirectly affect a person’s productivity by improving his or her mood.

A positive work environment also plays a large role in office productivity. A study conducted by Procedia Engineering found that a comfortable work environment increases employees’ focus as well as their ability to do their job efficiently.?

If you’re a remote worker in San Luis Obispo looking to immerse yourself in a comfortable work environment, consider working out of our office space! Learn how at https://cie.calpoly.edu/coworking/