The key to higher productivity at work? Baby animals of course! (PHOTOS)

In possibly the happiest news I've read all year, there is one simple and effective way to increase your productivity at work: just look at cute baby animal photos!

No, seriously. Researchers at Hiroshima University in Japan recently did a survey in which they showed students photos of baby animals, adult animals and yummy-looking food. Then they measured how productive they were before and after seeing the picture. Turns out that photos of the adorable kittens, puppies and other critters actually increases your productivity by almost 20 percent. Well, don't you want to be more productive at work? Here's some inspiration for you, then!

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Panda cub

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The Suss~Man (Mike)/flickr

Isn't that SOOOO cute? This baby panda is seriously making my heart melt and want to cuddle up right next to him!

Kitten

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~~SupErnOva~~/flickr

It's a cute little kitten and I can't resist. Well, I admit: I'm a huge cat person but this little guy looks like a mischievous little devil and my heart is MELTING!

Bunny

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Rescue Rabbit/flickr

Have you ever seen a baby bunny's ears wiggle? It's one of the cutest things ever, I swear! Just the thought of it is making me go AWWWW!…And making me want to work harder!

Baby Chicks

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Royalty free-image collection/flickr

Chicks! So many baby chicks! Oh my god, HOW CUTE ARE THEY? And they're all yellow! Okay, seriously, I'm freaking out from cuteness…

Puppy

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Michael needs more photo time/flickr

Okay, if this little guy isn't the cuttest puppy you've ever seen, then you're insane. Seriously, look at the floppy ears and the curious nose!

Baby Chimp

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SeeMidTN.com/flickr

This little one is just sooooo adorable I think I'm getting a cavity just from the sweetness.

Baby Hedgehog

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Adam Foster | Codefor/flickr

I have a serious weakness for baby hedgehogs and, after looking at this one, can't you see what I mean?! I just want to take a little paw and kiss it.

Lion cub

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Jimbo Whales/flickr

Okay, so maybe it's my cat thing again, but baby lions are just so cute to me. Well, plus I was always a Disney fan growing up so… Awwww, it's Simba!

Baby Pig

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REL Waldman/flickr

Look at this little guy! Pigs are also very intelligent animals, which just makes me love them even more. And have you seen the teacup ones?

Baby Deer

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Will-travel/flickr

That's it, I can't take it anymore! I think I'm in official cute overload now, with this photo of Bambi. Seriously, how adorable is this little spotted fawn? Awwwwwww! Now, go work–I know you'll get tons done now!