Kitten And Puppy Pics Boost Your Productivity, According To Science

Kitten And Puppy Pics Boost Your Productivity, According To Science Kitten And Puppy Pics Boost Your Productivity, According To SciencePosted June 1, 2016, by Zahra Campbell-AvenellI can haz more productivity?Fellow office workers, I have good news for you. If you occasionally indulge in a bit of lolcats when you take a break, you may actually be helping your employer by being more productive when you get back to work.And yes, feel free to quote me on that. Researchers at Hiroshima University in Japan have found that viewing cute images of kittens and puppies improved concentration, speed and fine motor dexterity. In a series of experiments, participants were shown images of baby animals, adult animals, pleasant food or neutral objects to test the impact on task performance.In each experiment, there was a marked increase in performance after looking at pictures of adorable baby animals. Some experiments showed as much as a 43.9 per cent increase in speed, accuracy and dexterity for the cute animals group, compared to just 11.9 per cent for the adult animals group.Heres the graph to prove itStill bedrngnis convinced? Theres more. In June 2015, nearly 7,000 internet users were surveyed to understand their motivations for watching cat videos online. The resulting study found that watching cat-related media improved viewers energy levels and positive emotions, while decreasing negative emotions. And it keeps getting better. Neuroscientists at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign investigated the difference in participant performance after a positive or negative distraction. They found that positive images did not hamper the brains ability to focus on the task at hand, while negative images impaired performance. And since we know that cat videos engender thermisch fuzzy feelings, watching one on a break is not likely to break your concentration. So go ahead, check out some of these adorable pictures below to enhance your mood and work performance a nd while youre at it, send them around to your colleagues and boss too. Youre welcomeLooking for other ways to boost your productivity levels? This infographic will tell you everything you need to know. ResourcesMy first resumeCover letter for my first jobCareer Insider StoriesShelley Lask - Body Positive Health & FitnessInterested in becoming a?Human Resources OfficerGeneral ManagerBusiness ManagerAccountantOffice AdministratorPopular Career Searcheseffective oral and written communication skillsattention to detail skillsdefine communication skills11 top tips for effective time managementhow to demonstrate high literacy and numeracy skills CoursesBachelor of Social WorkEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Health AdministrationEnquire Online Enquire OnlineBachelor of Criminal JusticeEnquire Online Enquire OnlineCertificate III in Allied Health AssistanceEnquire Online Enquire Online Zahra Campbell-AvenellZahra started writing at the age of 6, and hasnt stopped since. When shes not creating content about careers, learning and personal development, you can find her researching her next travel adventure, bingeing on Netflix or shopping online.Related ArticlesBrowse moreBusinessBusiness AdministrationShould I Get An MBA?With so many postgraduate course options out there, how do you know whether getting an MBA is the right career move? If youre considering an MBA, ask yourself the following questions.Career progressionPay/SalaryHow to ask for a pay riseAsking for a pay rise is one of the more delicate conversations youll ever have with your boss. But before you storm into the managers office waving your latest bank statement, there are a few things you should do to prepare.PERSONAL DEVELOPMENTHow to Move More in an Office Job - 5 Easy TipsAn office job means long hours of inactivity which is known to be bad for your health. Upgrade from a sedentary lifestyle to become a bounding energy ball with these tips. Take the first steps toward a new you today.