Productivity doesn’t just depend on learning how to make your mind focus and managing time well. Little things can also influence it, such as the room temperature, your office supplies and your morning cup of joe.

Color is one of those little things that can influence your efficiency, too. Studies show white office walls have a negative effect on productivity, since they can resemble clinical settings.

Redecorating your office space with colors like blue for stability and calmness, green for working long hours, and yellow for optimism and creativity might be just what you need to maximize your productivity.

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When you have a lot to do, it can be difficult to stay focused. Instead of paying attention to all kinds of things, try focusing on just one thing at a time. Don’t let technology interrupt you, so that you can get more accomplished.

Group similar tasks together. Instead of jumping from project to project, try working on all related tasks at the same time.

Avoiding daydreaming is always a challenge. Try setting a goal to stay focused for a set amount of time. After that time is up, then you can take a break.

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Everyone lies. But most people do it to keep the peace or make someone feel better. It’s when a co-worker’s lie starts affecting your work and your company that it becomes a problem.

Before you rat them out, make sure you have your facts straight. You don’t want to call them a liar, only to find out they’d been telling the truth the whole time.

Make sure bringing the lie to light will be beneficial. If you’re confronting someone for the wrong reasons, chances are the lie is better left in the dark.

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Feedback can be a powerful opportunity for growth in your company, but if done insufficiently it can be detrimental to progress. Leaders dread giving feedback, but your employees are actually craving it.

If you fear giving feedback, it will show. You shouldn’t be afraid to hurt your employee’s feelings. If your feedback is useful, constructive and well-thought out, they’ll understand where you’re coming from and take it to heart.

Don’t do it halfway. This feedback is important to both your employee and your company. You want to make sure it will have a positive impact.

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