Work Like a Child: Lessons in Productivity, Creativity, and Joy for the Modern Workplace

In continuation to implementable learnings at the workplace from different avenues, this article touches upon lessons that we can learn from children.

There’s a lot we can learn from children that can significantly improve productivity, efficiency, and workplace culture. Children approach the world with fresh perspectives, curiosity, and emotional honesty—traits that, when integrated into professional environments, can create more dynamic, engaging, and humane workplaces. Here’s how:

1. Curiosity-Driven Learning

• What Kids Do: Constantly ask "Why?" and "How?" to understand the world.
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2. Embracing Play and Creativity

• What Kids Do: Use play to solve problems, learn, and bond with others.
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3. Fearless Experimentation

• What Kids Do: Try new things without fear of failure.
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4. Authentic Communication

• What Kids Do: Express emotions and thoughts openly without overthinking.
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5. Living in the Moment (Mindfulness)

• What Kids Do: Fully immerse themselves in activities, showing complete focus.
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6. Strong Sense of Wonder

• What Kids Do: Find joy and excitement in simple things.
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7. Collaboration Without Ego

• What Kids Do: Play and work together without worrying about titles or hierarchy.
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8. Resilience and Adaptability

• What Kids Do: Bounce back quickly from setbacks, adapting without overanalyzing.
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9. Rewarding Curiosity Over Perfection

• What Kids Do: Value the process of discovery more than the outcome.
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10. Making Work Fun

• What Kids Do: Turn everything into a game, even chores.
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