Historical fact: The first formal studies of workplace fatigue began during World War I to improve munitions factory productivity.

Teams that laugh together perform better. Laughter builds trust, improves communication, and lowers cortisol levels.

The Zeigarnik Effect shows we remember unfinished tasks better than completed ones. This fuels the mental load many people carry after work.

Employees who personalise their workspace (photos, plants, decorations) report higher job satisfaction and lower stress. https://www.occupationalpsychology.org/

People remember emotionally charged workplace events more vividly than neutral ones – even years later. Emotions shape memory and workplace culture.

People are more likely to agree with an idea if it’s framed as a story rather than a set of facts. Storytelling activates more areas of the brain.

Writing down your to-do list before bed can help you fall asleep faster and reduce work-related anxiety.

The 'open-plan office' was originally designed to boost collaboration — but research shows it often increases stress and reduces face-to-face interaction.

The average office worker is interrupted every 3 minutes. It takes over 23 minutes to fully refocus after each interruption. https://www.occupationalpsychology.org/