Whether you are working from home or at the office, it is easy to get distracted by technology when trying to be productive. Whiteboards are a simple technology-free way to keep yourself organized and increase your productivity while at work. Below are a few of Whiteboard.com’s tips on how to use a whiteboard to keep yourself on track:

Make a prioritized list of tasks

Your job likely has a set of daily tasks as well as tasks related to particular projects you have on the go. Make two lists: one that will stay on the whiteboard, your daily tasks, and another that will be constantly changing. As you complete your tasks for the day, cross them out. This motion will keep you motivated to complete the rest of your tasks. At the end of the day, erase and update your board for the next day.

Divide your whiteboard

It is a great idea to divide your whiteboard into sections that relate to the different responsibilities you have in your job. For example, you could split your whiteboard into categories like “outbound marketing”, “social media” and “website updates”. Within these categories, you can lay out your priorities for each. This helps you digest the priorities in each aspect of your job rather than keeping all of your tasks together. Humans have a tendency to naturally categorize things. Having these categories visually laid out in front of you can help your mind focus and organize your time better.

Find a good location for your whiteboard

Writing your tasks and priorities down on a whiteboard frees up space in your mind for other things, such as the task at hand. This only works if the whiteboard is in close proximity to you so that you can refer to the information on it. A good place for a whiteboard is immediately next to your desk. The whiteboard should be close enough to you so that you only have to lift your head to see the contents on the whiteboard.

Final thoughts

We have been overloaded with productivity and organizational apps and technologies in the past 5 years. Whiteboards are a simple tool that offers a simple solution to make you a more productive and organized worker. Check out Whiteboard.com’s selection of whiteboards.