Fidget: Hacking Your Productivity

Remember the fidget spinner craze? It might have seemed like just another fad, but some research has explored their potential benefits. A 2021 study on ADHD students found interesting results - but could this translate to the workplace?

Feeling antsy at work or irritable during stressful situations? Try this:

Grab a quiet fidget toy (spinner, cube, putty). Quick tip: just search "fidget toys" online

Use during:

• Complex tasks
• Long meetings
• Brainstorming sessions
• Stressful situations
  

Why it might work:

• Channels restless energy
• Keeps hands busy, which helps keep your mind focused
• Potential "replacement" for more disruptive habits
• Similar to how pacing while on the phone helps some people think - it's about finding your focus through movement
  

Give it a solid week, then assess if it's boosting your focus or just becoming another distraction. The goal is productivity!

Want to learn more? Check out:

• https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9120292/