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7 Cheap and Simple Desk Hacks That'll Actually Motivate You to Get Organized

Updated 6/19/2020
7 Cheap and Simple Desk Hacks That'll Actually Motivate You to Get Organized
The cheap, simple, and easy desk hacks for the office featured in this video will make it easier than ever to get organized.

Did you know that your desk says a lot about what kind of person you are? So if you’re a pretty messy person, your current workspace may not be the best reflection of your job performance. Scary, huh?

Do not stress, I have good news for you. Remember how last week I gave you food hacks? Well, this week I thought it would be nice to give you some just-as-useful organizational hacks. This time around, they—you guessed it—involve your desk.

You know the drill: These hacks will cost you almost no time or money. In fact, most of these tips will require nothing but what’s already on your desk—sticky notes, binder clips, rubber bands, a cereal box, and possibly an old cassette container. (I don’t know—maybe ask your parents for that last one?)

Start to declutter your life with these seven hacks, courtesy of BuzzFeed.


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Previously an editor for The Muse, Alyse is proud to prove that yes, English majors can change the world. She’s written almost 500 articles for The Muse on anything from productivity tips to cover letters to bad bosses to cool career changers, many of which have been featured in Fast Company, Forbes, Inc., CNBC's Make It, USA Today College, Lifehacker, Mashable, and more. In addition to being an avid writer and reader, Alyse loves to dance, both professionally and while waiting for the subway. You can follow her work on her website, Twitter, or LinkedIn.

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