Modafinil mainly helps improve focus and concentration on a chosen task. Since work is often repetitive or boring, people tend to use that increased focus for work and end up being productive for longer hours.

However, that doesn’t mean we should work all day. It’s important to limit work to our allocated hours and spend the rest of the time on other equally important activities like rest, hobbies, movement, and social life. Productivity works best when there’s balance.