{"id":4932,"date":"2024-05-23T10:07:30","date_gmt":"2024-05-23T14:07:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/dailycupofwellness\/?p=4932"},"modified":"2024-05-23T10:07:30","modified_gmt":"2024-05-23T14:07:30","slug":"38-percent-of-americans-say-theyre-more-uninspired-at-work-now-than-ever-before","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.beliefnet.com\/columnists\/dailycupofwellness\/2024\/05\/38-percent-of-americans-say-theyre-more-uninspired-at-work-now-than-ever-before.html","title":{"rendered":"38 Percent of Americans Say They’re More Uninspired at Work Now Than Ever Before"},"content":{"rendered":"
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If you ever find yourself sitting at your work desk, staring at your computer screen, and can\u2019t seem to muster up the motivation to get things done, you\u2019re not alone. A recent survey found that over a third of Americans, 38 percent, have never felt more uninspired at work than they do now. The survey, conducted by Talker Research and commissioned by Life Time Work, polled 2,000 employed Americans and found that this lack of inspiration is directly impacting productivity.<\/p>\n

Another 38 percent of respondents admitted to feeling only \u201csomewhat\u201d productive at work, with those working in suburban areas being hit the hardest at 41 percent. So, what\u2019s causing this\u00a0productivity slump? Well, it turns out that our work setting plays a significant role. The survey revealed that 37 percent of those with a work routine consider it to be stale, especially those who work fully in person (39 percent). Still, it\u2019s not just about the physical space; the people and community around our workspace also have a profound effect on our productivity. Sixty-two percent of respondents said that the individuals and community surrounding their workspace positively influence their productivity.<\/p>\n

\u201cToday more than ever, both employers and employees are acknowledging the link between physical activity and mental acuity, and the ability to perform at our best,\u201d said Brooks Hagen, senior director of Life Time Work. \u201cAs a result, we\u2019re seeing demand from both team leaders as well as team members for workspaces that are near\u00a0health and athletic facilities\u00a0to prioritize being able to incorporate more into their regular wellness routine.\u201d Speaking of wellness routines, when respondents find themselves in a rut during the workday, they turn to physical activity to boost their mood.<\/p>\n