6 office hacks to boost your workplace productivity

Getting things done at work can sometimes be difficult. Here are some simple tricks you can use in the office that will help boost your productivity.

With so much technology in use, it feels like desks require tons of cords and plugs. Keep all of these cords straight and untangled at your desk by using binder clips. Simply attach a binder clip to the side of your desk and slip the top of a cord through it. Repeat with all of your cords. These will keep cords handy for when you need them, and organized when you don't.

People like to keep paper or digital lists when they're keeping track of things to do, but one of the best methods for productivity is to use a white dry erase board. Keep your to-do list on the board and erase tasks as you finish them. Watching your list disappear will be motivation to keep going, and keeping the list somewhere you can see it will ensure that you never forget anything.

Using two computer monitors allows you to see more things on your computer at once, and they can be helpful for comparing notes, referencing multiple documents, or keeping open multiple windows.

Search online for a program that blocks you from accessing social media during certain times. To avoid wasting the day away browsing through your friends' photo albums, download the app on your work computer and configure it to keep you from checking social media while you're supposed to be working. This can help ensure your productivity level stays as high as possible.

Install a pegboard and pegs in your office to hang all of your office supplies on the wall, rather than storing them in a drawer. A pegboard with office supplies is a cool decor addition, and it also allows you to grab anything off of it quickly. Some good ideas for office supplies that can be hung on a pegboard include scissors, tape and stamps.

Use the sticky side of a the notepaper to clean your keyboard and the space between your keys. This will keep the keys operating smoothly, allowing you to maintain your best typing speed. The adhesive will pick up any dust or crumbs without leaving a sticky residue behind.