13 ways to hack your workspace for optimal productivity

There are podcastsmorning routineshobbies, and even procrastination techniques that can make you more productive

But there's one thing that might be missing from your arsenal of time management hacks: optimizing your work desk and workspace for ultimate productivity. 

Office designers from Michigan, Colorado, and New York shared their tips for making your office space attuned to a productive workday.

Bring in some plants

Plants can make you more productive. Courtesy of MKDA

Plants are an easy way to beautify your desk and improve your workplace air quality. 

But research shows that employees in workspaces with plants are also 15% more productive. 

Choose a plant that can thrive on however much sunlight your desk gets, Christine Everett, senior designer at New York-based interior design firm MKDA, told Business Insider. 

Succulents are low-maintenance and widely-available, but they require lots of sun, she said. 

Better low-light options include the snake plant, pothos, and peace lily. 

And if you don't have a green thumb, here's how to stop killing indoor plants.