These Graphs by BuzzFeed Explore Why You're Not Productive Right Now
Alyson Wyers — August 21, 2015 — Pop Culture
References: buzzfeed & designtaxi
These charts explore the reasons why you're not productive. The funny graphs were created by BuzzFeed staff member Michelle Rial. If you are feeling stressed out about why you are not getting anything done, you should definitely check these out.
Time management is a popular theme, including the work avoidance cycle, acceptable breaks, distractions (which are shown in a handy map) and expectations surrounding your ability (or lack there of) to multitask. Other themes include coffee and stress.
While coffee might initially give you a boost in productivity, the associated anxiety is one of the reasons why you're not productive. Coffee is also heavily represented in a venn diagram intersecting with bathroom breaks and lunch time. The center of all three, of course, is poop. The caffeine peak is also displayed as a mountain range.
Time management is a popular theme, including the work avoidance cycle, acceptable breaks, distractions (which are shown in a handy map) and expectations surrounding your ability (or lack there of) to multitask. Other themes include coffee and stress.
While coffee might initially give you a boost in productivity, the associated anxiety is one of the reasons why you're not productive. Coffee is also heavily represented in a venn diagram intersecting with bathroom breaks and lunch time. The center of all three, of course, is poop. The caffeine peak is also displayed as a mountain range.
Trend Themes
1. Time Management - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a time management app that helps users track and optimize their work and break cycles.
2. Productivity Expectations - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a platform that provides realistic productivity expectations based on individual abilities and tasks, reducing stress and improving efficiency.
3. Coffee and Productivity - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Invent a coffee alternative that provides sustained energy and focus without causing anxiety or affecting bathroom breaks.
Industry Implications
1. Productivity Apps - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an advanced productivity app that incorporates data analytics, AI, and gamification to help individuals maximize their personal productivity.
2. Workplace Wellness - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Establish a workplace wellness company that offers tailored programs to help employees manage stress, improve focus, and optimize productivity.
3. Alternative Beverages - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce a new category of beverages that provide natural energy boosts without negative side effects, appealing to health-conscious individuals looking for productivity-enhancing options.
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