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SPECIAL SECTION: HOME IMPROVEMENT are, you may also need a degree of privacy to do your best work. One of the most overlooked factors in productivity is lighting. Many studies demonstrate that natural lighting is best whenever possible, and results in more productivity among workers and a more positive attitude toward the work itself. Lighting can have a profound effect on your mood and can even influence your hormones. A good overview of this subject is provided by Andrew Jensen, a business growth, efficiency and marketing consultant, at AndrewJensen.