Productivity increases when we go on vacation. Here's why
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Productivity increases when we go on vacation. Here's why

SAPO Notícias8 September 2026 at 14:00

Vacations close six paradoxes that challenge one of the most deeply rooted beliefs about work: that being always available makes you more productive. The article by Alexandre Real, co-founder and partner at Sfori, explores this counter-intuitive idea and presents arguments about how stopping can actually be, after all, one of the most effective ways to work better. The central thesis questions the myth that constant availability is directly linked to greater productivity, proposing that rest is essential for superior performance at work.

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