How bringing nature into your workspace can jump-start productivity

Published May 21, 2025

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 quotes Lora Cavuoto in an article about using greenery in the workplace to boost productivity. Cavuoto said that staying seated at a desk for hours at a time without breaks can lead to problems like muscles, tendons, and ligaments wearing down. She recommends building in regular breaks to “get up and go get water.” It allows you to stay hydrated, she says, “but it also gets you out of your seat. Get up and go to the bathroom or get coffee.”

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