Increase Your Productivity with a Whiteboard

photo credit: Samuel Mann

For months I have been wanting to get a white board (dry erase board) up in my home office but kept putting it off - why?  I don't know.  I think it became one of those "I'll get around to it later" deals.  I finally picked up a nice sized one from Wal-Mart for about $7 and hung it up.  I wish I had done this sooner because I am writing down my goals, ideas, important to-do things almost every day and sticking to them!

I just glance up at my board and read my list and say, "oh yea, I need to do that" and get to work.  Usually, I'll have something in my head and by the end of the day I totally forget what it was I intended to do.  The funny thing is, being on the computer all day, I have tried using those reminder/to-do list services and never could stick with it.  Leaving notes on paper also didn't work because paper notes get lost or trashed.

The dry erase board is the only thing that seems to work for me as far as getting things done.  The best part is when I get an idea and I jot it down.  I also love seeing my goals listed at the top to remind me every day that I will succeed.  It is one of the best investments I've made so far and I'm glad I finally got one.  If you're trying to find a way to stay organized and productive test out a whiteboard.  They are inexpensive and you will be amazed at how something so simple can boost your productivity.