While researching a story about productivity, I unearthed a study that explored the importance of “enclothed cognition”—aka the effect clothes have on a wearer’s psychological process—on performance. In the study, two groups of participants were each given a white lab coat to wear. The first group was told it was a doctor’s coat; the second group was told that it was a painter’s. According to the study results, the first group performed their tasks more sharply, more focused, and with higher attention levels–with the qualities that are typically associated with a doctor. In other words, what you wear (or what you perceive you’re wearing) may very well impact how you wok. … [Read more...] about How to upgrade your work-from-home uniform (while keeping comfy)
