Effects of work-family conflict on employee’s well-being
Working parents experience better recovery when they psychologically distance themselves from work.
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Enhancing Daily Well-being at Work through Lunchtime Park Walks and Relaxation
Lunchtime walks lead to better concentration and less fatigue in the afternoon.
Recovery, Health, and Job Performance: Effects of Weekend Experiences
Low social activity and absence of positive work reflection during the weekend are strong predictors of burnout and poor general well-being.
Challenge and hindrance demands in relation to self-reported job performance and the role of restoration, sleep quality, and affective rumination
There is a strong positive relationship between the restorative properties of off-job activities and an employee’s work performance.
Tossing and turning – insomnia in relation to occupational stress, rumination, fatigue, and well-being
This study showed strong relations between sleep quality, occupational stress, fatigue, perseverative cognitions, and work motivation, which support effort-recovery theory.
Assessing the effect of a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT)-based workshop on work-related rumination, fatigue, and sleep
Results of this study showed that participants who took part in a 1 day CBT workshop reported significantly lower levels of affective rumination and chronic fatigue at follow-up in comparison with individuals who did not attend the workshop.
Does personal social media usage affect efficiency and well-being?
Research states that social media usage negatively affects task performance and negatively affects happiness.
Effects of Individual Differences in Blocking Workplace Distractions
Blocking online distractions can improve focus and productivity.
Is Physical Activity Before the End of the Workday a Drain or a Gain?
Light physical activity before the end of the workday is related to increased work focus.
Mindfulness training modifies subsystems of attention
Meditation changes the way the brain works.
This research found that even small doses of daily meditation can improve focus and performance.