Doing Nothing: A Scientific Study - Key Takeaways: Takeaway 1

Study Methodology

Our researchers spent 5 years studying the art of Doing Nothing. We surveyed 1000 participants, asked them to do absolutely nothing for 2 hours, and recorded their notes on a whiteboard.

Results

Participants spent an average of 47 minutes doing actual nothing
Remaining time was spent on cat videos, social media, and daydreaming

Key Findings

Doing nothing can be a real productivity booster. Our study suggests it can increase focus by 3.5%, creativity by 2.2%, and risk of getting fired by 12.1%

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