{"id":21914,"date":"2014-08-19T18:01:25","date_gmt":"2014-08-19T10:01:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=21914"},"modified":"2022-03-21T14:48:04","modified_gmt":"2022-03-21T06:48:04","slug":"things-that-affect-your-mood-to-be-productive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/things-that-affect-your-mood-to-be-productive\/","title":{"rendered":"8 Things You Didn&#8217;t Know Are Making You Less Productive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The regular remedy to uplift moods for <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/balancing-stress-productivity\/\">higher motivation and productivity<\/a> is getting enough sleep, exercising and spending time with loved ones. This will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/how-to-keep-blogging\/\">help us prevent burnouts<\/a> and so we can keep track with our life goals. But there are <strong>hidden details in our lives that may be playing tricks with our mind at a subconscious level <\/strong>aimed to  dampen our mood to be productive.<\/p>\n<p>Even with our best efforts to sustain a balanced life, we may still feel <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/freelancers-motivation-tips\/\">lethargic and unmotivated<\/a>, for no apparent reason. This is something to be expected since <strong>our complex body and mind operate beyond our awareness<\/strong>. If you have always wondered <strong>what else could be sapping your mood and motivation<\/strong>, here are 8 subtle things that may be responsible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\"><strong>Recommended reading:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/home-office-tips\/\">8 Tips to Create an Organized & Productive Home Office<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>1. Clutter<\/h2>\n<p>A<strong> cluttered room is a cluttered mind<\/strong>. Having all your things lying on the floor or desk doesn\u2019t only mess up your room; it also clogs up your mind. Indeed, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/unclutterer.com\/best-desk-organisation-techniques\/\">research<\/a> has shown that <strong>the more clutter you have, the harder it is for you to concentrate<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Given that your brain is constantly trying to process what you see through your eyes, filling your surroundings with clutter only takes up the resources which would <strong>otherwise be used to focus on your task<\/strong>. Always having to look for items you cannot locate is also <strong>frustrating and time-consuming<\/strong>. This also applies to<strong> non-physical clutter<\/strong> in your life such as an overflowed email inbox, icon-filled desktop and the frequent notifications from your smart device.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/things-that-affect-your%20mood-to-be-productive\/Clutter.jpg\" width=\"100%\"><span class=\"entry-image-caption\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/pixabay.com\/en\/chaos-clutter-a-mess-things-stuff-227971\/\">via Hans<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Removing clutter is a process of <strong>removing excesses and simplifying your life <\/strong>for the better so that your surroundings don\u2019t compete for your attention. Contrary to what many people would like to believe, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/the-power-prime\/201103\/technology-myth-multitasking\">multitasking is a myth<\/a>. The most productive approach to manage your work is to clear the clutter and <strong>focus on one thing at a time<\/strong> as much as possible.<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\"><strong>Read also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/how-to-simplify-your-online-life\/\">10 Ideas to Simplify Your Online Life<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>2. Artificial Lighting<\/h2>\n<p>Getting enough sleep is not enough if the quality isn\u2019t there. True, there are many factors that\u2019ll affect the quality of your sleep, but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/creative-home-lightning-ideas\/\">the night light<\/a> is probably one thing you have more control over.<\/p>\n<p>For those of you with the habit of sleeping with your bedside lamp switched on, this could be the reason why you\u2019re having trouble dozing off at night. Research has <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.medicaldaily.com\/exposure-artificial-light-electronics-disrupts-sleep-pattern-causes-decreased-melatonin-and-247286\">shown<\/a> that exposure to light at night <strong>disrupts the production of melatonin<\/strong>, the hormone responsible for regulating both mood and sleep. And yes, this applies to looking at your <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/lighting.com\/light-smartphones-delay-sleep\/\">smartphone, tablet and computer screens<\/a>, thanks to their <strong>blue wavelength lights<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Some <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.health.harvard.edu\/staying-healthy\/blue-light-has-a-dark-side\">studies<\/a> have claimed that it is these blue wavelength lights that have the <strong>strongest effect on the decrease in melatonin production<\/strong>. You can say that the safest bet for a good night sleep is to minimise your exposure to any light sources when nearing bedtime.<\/p>\n<h2>3. The Seasons<\/h2>\n<p>Now that you realise how light affects melatonin levels, you can probably understand how some seasons could influence your mood. People living in the colder climates may suffer from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/seasonal-affective-disorder\/symptoms-causes\/syc-20364651\">Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)<\/a>, which is a form of depression that typically arise from the <strong>lack of light during winter time<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Commonly referred to as the <strong>winter blues<\/strong>, SAD is said to affect <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.aafp.org\/pubs\/afp\/issues\/2000\/0301\/p1531.html\">4% \u2013 6% of the US population<\/a>. While some <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/oregonstate.edu\">researchers<\/a> believe that the impact of seasonal change on depression may have been exaggerated, it is clear that our mood levels drop and productivity decreases to some extent during the <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Cabin_fever\">darker winter months<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, <strong>summer blues<\/strong> is a rarer form of SAD that occurs to people living in countries near the equator where the <strong>increase in heat and humidity during summer<\/strong> is cause for depression.<\/p>\n<p>Instead of becoming sluggish, people with summer SAD become <strong>increasingly agitated by the unbearable heat<\/strong>, preferring to hide out from the summer heat at home. This <strong>disruption in their routine<\/strong> gradually takes a toll on their mood and productivity.<\/p>\n<h2> 4. Weather Changes<\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to the daily fluctuations in weather, <strong>whether or not you started off with a good or bad mood matters<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/18837616\/\">study<\/a> done in 2008 reported that <strong>cold and dull weather is more likely to bring down your mood further when you\u2019re feeling negative<\/strong>, as compared to when you\u2019re feeling upbeat. Specifically, <strong>temperature, wind power <\/strong>and<strong> sunlight<\/strong> all affect your mood especially when you\u2019re down. The amount of sunlight was also found to<strong> influence how tired an individual is<\/strong>, consequently affecting your motivation and productivity.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/things-that-affect-your%20mood-to-be-productive\/Weather.jpg\" width=\"100%\"><span class=\"entry-image-caption\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/pixabay.com\/en\/rain-rain-drop-drops-blue-house-258991\/\">via hoangsonftu2<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Interestingly, some <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dailymail.co.uk\/sciencetech\/article-2553503\/Is-polar-vortex-making-work-harder-Researcher-claims-bad-weather-boost-productivity.html\">researchers<\/a> found that people are <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/how-to-boost-productivity\/\">more productive on days<\/a><strong> when the weather is actually unpleasant<\/strong>. They argued that people are able to focus better on their work on these days because they are <strong>less occupied with more interesting activities<\/strong>. Good weather, on the other hand, creates a conducive environment for the mind to wander from the task at hand, resulting in lower productivity!<\/p>\n<h2>5. Social Networking Sites<\/h2>\n<p>Needless to say, spending too much time on social networking sites at work reduces your productivity. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/science\/la-xpm-2013-aug-14-la-sci-sn-facebook-bummer-20130814-story.html\">Research<\/a> conducted by the University of Michigan on Facebook users revealed that <strong>greater usage of the social networking site resulted in a bigger drop in mood<\/strong> at the end of two weeks. Indeed, when your Facebook checking becomes obsessive and starts interfering with your everyday activities, it is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/facebook-addiction-signs\/\">sign of addiction<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/things-that-affect-your%20mood-to-be-productive\/Facebook.jpg\" width=\"100%\"><span class=\"entry-image-caption\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/pixabay.com\/en\/facebook-many-f-panels-system-254165\/\">via geralt<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Resentment and bitterness arise when you start <strong>making inaccurate comparisons of your life with your friends\u2019 <\/strong>and feel increasingly disgruntled with yourself. The result is a <strong>loss of self-esteem and a worsening of your mood<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you often find yourself feeling <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reuters.com\/article\/2013\/01\/22\/us-facebook-envy-idUSBRE90L0N220130122\">envious<\/a> over your friends\u2019 posts about their latest vacations or achievements, it might be time for you to cut back on Facebook and other social networks. Otherwise, the negativity will gradually <strong>gnaw on your self-image<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>6. Your Posture<\/h2>\n<p>A downcast person will have a tendency to slouch, while someone bursting with confidence would hold his or her chest high up. What many of us don\u2019t realise is that sometimes it is <strong>the way we hold our posture that determines how we feel<\/strong> rather than the other way round.<\/p>\n<p>One <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/the-science-willpower\/200910\/change-your-posture\">study<\/a> in 2009 has shown that when participants were made to either sit slumped or sit upright while they fill up a mock job application form, those seated slumped evaluated their self-confidence poorer than those seated upright. Similarly, a separate study found that walking in a slouching manner has been <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/news.sfsu.edu\/research-posture-yields-insight-treating-depression\">linked<\/a> to a decrease in energy levels as compared to an increase in energy when a person is skipping.<\/p>\n<p>It appears that <strong>correcting your bad posture doesn\u2019t just benefit your health and appearance; it can even improve your state of mind<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2>7. Colors<\/h2>\n<p>Our minds and bodies react differently to different colors. We innately <strong>associate the color red with danger and threat<\/strong>, so much so that it <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/\">intensifies our physical reactions<\/a>. For this reason, \u2018stop\u2019 and \u2018danger\u2019 signs are often painted red to <strong>improve our reaction time in avoiding tragedies<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>According to an article from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.huffpost.com\/entry\/color-and-mood_b_2088728\">The Huffington Post<\/a>, research in color psychology has revealed that a <strong>combination of blue and green is considered as an ideal choice for the workplace<\/strong>. Green is after all the color of nature which means that it is easier on our eyes and evokes relaxation.<\/p>\n<p>In that sense, working on a green background is a good idea if you have to stare at the computer screen for hours each day. The color <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedaily.com\/releases\/2009\/02\/090205142143.htm\">blue improves our capability to think creatively<\/a>. This is definitely a plus for many of us involved in writing, design and other creative work.<\/p>\n<p class=\"note\"><strong>Read also:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/recharge-creativity\/\">8 Quick-Fixes to Boost Your Creativity Instantly<\/a><\/p>\n<h2>8. Who You Hang Out With<\/h2>\n<p>Good social relationships are crucial to our <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/the-athletes-way\/201402\/maintaining-healthy-social-connections-improves-well-being\">mental well-being<\/a> and we have a natural tendency to unconsciously take on the emotions of others. This phenomenon, otherwise known as <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.psychologytoday.com\/us\/blog\/high-octane-women\/201210\/emotions-are-contagious-choose-your-company-wisely\">emotional contagion<\/a>, bestowed us with the gift of <strong>empathising with others<\/strong> \u2013 a necessary recipe for forging deep relationships.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.hongkiat.com\/uploads\/things-that-affect-your%20mood-to-be-productive\/Hangout.jpg\" width=\"100%\"><span class=\"entry-image-caption\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/pixabay.com\/en\/pair-couple-boy-girl-smiling-303053\/\"> via cherylholt<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The great thing about is that we\u2019ll slide towards positivity when we\u2019re always around optimistic and cheerful people. Similarly, your mood will spiral down towards depression if the people you interact with day in day out are filled with negative emotions. It\u2019s wise to be <strong>selective about who we spend our time with<\/strong>.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The regular remedy to uplift moods for higher motivation and productivity is getting enough sleep, exercising and spending time with loved ones. This will help us prevent burnouts and so we can keep track with our life goals. 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