Goofing Off Boosts Creativity

Today is National Goof Off Day. Before you blow it off, give it a thought. Tech companies have been utilizing it for years to boost productivity.  They’ve discovered some of the best work happens when people are given a chance to play around. Research has shown productivity benefits of a “creative pause,” which is a time for the brain to step back from work in order to solve problems and think creatively.  It also encourages team work when the goofing off is done as a group.