Joy Drives Productivity

The most important factor for productivity is joy, based on the broadened and build theory developed by researcher Barbara Fredrickson. According to the theory, experiencing positive emotions boosts performance, creativity, and reduces stress. In a positive emotional state, individuals are more open to exploration and forging new alliances, similar to the behavior of ancient humans in non-threatening environments. Conversely, negative emotions lead to a survival-focused, high-stress state, limiting the ability to broaden one's repertoire of actions.

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