If You’re Tied To Your Desk For Eight Hours A Day, These 39 Products Are A Must For You
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Promising review: "I work from home at night. I never see the light of day during the winter. This light has been a joy to have and gives great light at my desk to work with with the benefit of mimicking sun exposure. It’s very easy to use and to replace bulbs." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $59.99.
Get these ~aesthetic~ sticky notes to match your new BFF (best feline friend).
Promising review: "This is adorable and practical! It dispenses sticky notes smoothly, and the design adds a fun touch to my desk. Sturdy and well-made." —Amy Kornafel
Get it from Amazon for $12.49.
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Reviewers rave about how these last for years and are shockingly good for how cheap they are. These come with a wireless charging case that provides up to 14 hours of charge (with the earbuds able to play for four-plus hours with each full charge).
Promising review: "I bought these as a lightening deal and they are worth every penny! They easily pair with my phone and laptop. I can switch between the two and use them for a full morning of meetings. Unless you are set on Airpods, Beats or some other name brand, save your money and but these. With the money you save, you could buy pairs for friends or keep extras around...I have a puppy with an affinity to earbuds and their case so I might purchase an extra pair...just in case." —Carmen
Get it from Amazon $24.99+ (available in five colors).
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And if you're in a pinch for time, just charge these for five minutes to get four of playback!
Promising review: "I recently found the need for over the ear noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones three days a week, four hours at a time.I needed them to be comfortable, possess strong noise cancelling capabilities, sound good and be of good quality without an exaggerated price. They sound great, are very comfortable for extended periods, pair easily with Apple products and the noise-cancelling capabilities are very good. The economical price makes these a tremendous value. I highly recommend l these even compared to the many models costing twice as much." —M. de La Torre
Get it from Amazon for $34.99+ (available in two versions and four colors).
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Promising review: "This product is absolutely amazing for all my charging needs! I love that it isn’t bulky and I can easily fold it up to take it with me on the go! Plus, the charge is quick and the grip is fantastic as well. I’ve already had friends and family ask where to purchase!" —Alena
Get it from Amazon for $19.52+ (available in six colors).
Promising review: "I’ve had this little fridge on my desk at work for a couple of weeks. I keep condiments in small containers, a drink, snacks, lunch meat, and other small portions of food in it. The shelf is removable for more space. It is very quiet! It also keeps food nice and chilled." —RG525
Get it from Amazon for $44.50+ (available in six styles).
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Promising review: "Unlike the fugly foam earplugs the airlines provide, the Loop plugs won't fall out, won't make disturbing noises when you move your head, and maybe most significantly, they won't stick out of your ears and make you look like Shrek. They will enable most ambient noise to be reduced to enable you to focus or sleep and will do so while still enabling you to hear loud noises such as those you'd want to hear in the event of an emergency or child screaming/crying. This is a great product." —Gary Albright
Get it from Amazon for $20.95+ (available in four colors).
Promising review: "These are my go-to pen! The ink is dark and strong until the last little bit. Unless I happen to spill a liquid on my paper, the ink doesn't smear or bleed (even then it is very minimal). Excellent quality, writes smoothly. I definitely feel like I get everything promised in this pen." —Tiffany Grigsby
Get it from Amazon for $14.18.
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Each planner comes with 50 tear-off sheets the size of a standard piece of paper.
Bliss Collectionsis a family-owned, Wisconsin-based business established in 2012 that specializes in stationery, planners and pads, and drinkware.
Promising review: "These daily planning sheets keep this mama on TRACK! I started out printing daily planning and schedule sheets from a free download on my computer. Then I realized why not just buy some already printed so I save my ink at home. I found these and love how the day, schedule, tasks, and health habits are organized. I've already reordered once and will continue to use these." —Shannon Hoglund
Get it from Amazon for $4.99 (available in various sizes and styles).
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Bliss Collections is a family-owned, Wisconsin-based business established in 2012 that specializes in stationery, planners and pads, and drinkware.
Promising review: "It’s minimal just how I like it. It’s only 50 sheets which is perfect because there’s only 52 weeks in a year. I started a small business recently and my mind has been all over the place. I purchased this to be more organized instead of just going with the flow. Love how it has the to-do list that I can use as a reminder or little shopping list for supplies. The habit tracker I’ll use for personal stuff that I want to do but usually don’t give myself time to do it. And the notes for next week is good so that you can jot down things and not forget for the upcoming week without having to start the new sheet." —katB
Get a pad of 50 undated sheets from Amazon for $11.99 (available in various sizes and styles).
Psst — if you want to jazz this up a bit, reviewers love these fine point rainbow colored pens for planners and journals on Amazon!
It's also very slim and compact compared to other scanners, so slipping this into your bag is actually doable!
Promising review: "I’m really impressed with the Canon Canoscan Lide 300 scanner! It’s been a great addition to my home office setup. The adjustable settings make it easy to fine-tune the scan quality, and the color accuracy is spot on — perfect for both documents and photos. The performance is fantastic; it’s quick and efficient, with a speedy scan time that doesn’t leave me waiting around. The AutoScan feature is a lifesaver, and the readability of scanned documents is crystal clear. I’ve been using it constantly, and it’s been worth every penny!" —Zenith
Get it from Amazon for $75.
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Promising review: "Like everyone else, I stumbled upon this product because of a TikTok I saw. Setup was extremely easy, and I'm pleased to say that my Teams green light is on all the time now. Workers of the world, unite." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for$19.99+ (available in four styles).
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Promising review: "Need something simple so I could plug in all the electronics at my desk. This is much nicer than just a standard power strip since it doesn't add any more cords to the chaos. Plugs are angled enough that they don't get in the way of you have several things plugged in. For reference I usually have my laptop charger, monitor, Google home mini, lamp, and phone charger plugged in at any given point in time. Night-light is a nice addition." —Samantha
Get it from Amazon for $12.98+ (available in three colors and two sizes).
Promising review: "Love love love this product. Simple design, works great. I time myself during writing sessions so I'm not sitting in long stretches. This little timer is perfectly shaped and has several pre-programmed time options. Highly recommend." —Mimi Foster
Get it from Amazon for $37.99 (available in three colors).
Read more about how ergonomic chair cushions at your work station can help at Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review: "A few weeks into working from home five days a week I started having a lot of hip/leg/back pain. In the early afternoons my lower back would start cramping. I did some research and bought this pillow and it immediately helped! What really drove me to write this review was that yesterday, unknowingly, I worked all day sitting on my chair without my cushion. I had removed it to use as a spare chair at my dinner table and forgot to put it back. At the end of the day hip was aching and I realized why! Today it's back on my chair and I'm already feeling better." —Lorene
Get it from Amazon for $45.99+ (available in seven colors).
Promising review: "This is a great product. We live in an old farmhouse and even though we have the fastest and highest internet service, we just couldn't get the signal throughout the entire house, or even our upstairs. But once we plugged in this range extender, we now have our 5G throughout the entire house and even the garage! It was super easy to install. No hassles. Easy to follow instructions." —Jennifer
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in three styles).
Promising review: "Simple straightforward product. Easy to mount and run wires to a power source. Works awesome under my standing desk and adds additional USB support for my gear." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $13.99.
Beyond 3D Creations / Etsy
Beyond 3D Creations is an Massachusetts-based Etsy shop established in 2020 that specializes in 3D-printed desk accessories.
Promising review: "This is definitely a hit! Now I’m so used to reaching my phone from this holder without looking down at my desk, and my screentime has decreased a lot during day time. This really helps in terms of being more efficient so that I can finish my work early and get more me time back at the end of the day. Highly recommend it if you want to be less distracted while working!" —Shelby Cedrone
Get it from Beyond 3D Creations on Etsy for $11.88+ (available in six colors, custom sizing available).
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Tech Orbits is a small business that specializes in desk converters and office accessories.
Promising review: "I've been looking at these for months and finally decided to buy one. Super happy with my purchase. I didn’t want to replace my entire work desk so I opted for this. The entire unit slides up and down easily. Plenty of room around the monitor for speakers, pens, notes, even a fan. easily assembly. Not too heavy. I’ve really enjoyed being able to stand at my desk. I’ve been struggling with lower back pain and standing more seems to be helping. I find myself wanting to stand more often than I thought." —halaly
Get it from Amazon for $129.99+ (available in three colors, four sizes, and an ergonomic style).
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ErgoDriven is a US-based small business specializing in workplace ergonomics.
Promising review: "Really nice mat, helps with leg and back fatigue. I stand up 50 percent of the time at my desk and I can feel the difference in the two weeks I've had this product. It seems to have the right balance of comfort and support. It is a little pricey compared to other brands, but it is very solidly made and it appears it will last a long time. Worth the extra money, in my opinion." —Jeff
Get it from Amazon for$109+ (available in three colors).
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Promising review: "These organizers are perfect. I use them at my makeup station, work desk, bathroom drawers, and pantry. They are so sturdy and easy to clean. I will continue to purchase these as I organize my house!" —Kylie Manns
Get a six-piece set from Amazon for $12.99 (also available in a 10-piece and 18-piece set).
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Promising review: "Gorgeous acrylic set. Love the horizontal layout for my desk. Looks beautiful with my acrylic desk organizer. My desk looks clean and clear now. These are the best-priced acrylic paper organizers I’ve found and I am very impressed." —Hannah Wolf
Get it from Amazon for $23.99+ (available in three sizes).
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Check out a TikTok of the Stojo collapsible cup in action.
Stojo is a small business that specializes in dishwasher-, microwave-safe storage and travel products with the goal of eliminating single-use plastics.
Promising review: "I take my lunch to work and during midday I like to use the Keurig to brew a cup of coffee. The 12-ounce Stojo cup I purchased is very practical. It is thick and durable. The plastic collar enables you to hold the cup without squeezing it or burning your hands on the hot walls of the cup. There is enough volume in the cup to allow for the 12-ounce brew plus ample creamer. It's not a stainless vacuum cup, but it does hold its temperature better than your typical gas station or coffee shop cup. Plus you have the advantage of being able to reheat your drink in the microwave which you can't do with a stainless cup. —ViciousCycle
Get it from Amazon for $24.99+ (check out the various colors, sizes, and styles on this homepage).
Note: Results from wearing blue-light blocking glasses are mostly a placebo effect. According to the Mayo Clinic, while blue-light blocking or filtering products such as blue-light glasses decrease the transmission of ultraviolet light involving wavelengths, there is no significant improvement in vision performance or sleep quality. Read more about it here.
Promising review: "I am not sure why everyone doesn't own blue light reducing glasses. These should be as essential as toilet paper. I spend my life on my laptop, phone, tablet (don't judge, I'm a student) and these have been a lifesaver. I can start writing a paper at 8 a.m. and stare at my screen until 8 p.m., getting nothing done but social media research, and my eyes aren't tired AT ALL!" —Valery
Get a pack of two from Amazon for $13.98+ (available in eight two-packs).
Promising review: "This is my absolute favorite fidget! I’m an adult with autism and ADHD. I carry one around with me everywhere I go. It definitely assists me in staying calm/still while I’m at work. I’ve recommended it to several friends!" —KaelynnVP
Get a set of five from Amazon for $11.99.
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Ono is a small business specializing in compact, work-friendly fidgets for focus and stress relief.
Promising review: "I have had ADHD since I was a small child, and this is the only thing I've ever found that helps me focus. It's quiet, durable, and keeps my mind occupied so I can focus (ADHD people will understand what I mean by that). A bit pricey, but worth every penny in my opinion!" —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $40 (available in 11 colors, various material options, and in a junior size for kids and people with smaller hands).
Promising review: "I am in love with this little guy. It’s easy to use and perfect for my cubicle at work. It’s very quiet and easy to use. The only complaint I have so far is that plugging it in for the first time was very difficult and I was afraid I was going to break the chord. Once I got it in snugly it is no longer an issue. I can plug and unplug it easily now." —Leah Shock
Get it from Amazon for $14.99.
It also comes with a digital display that tracks time, speed, and distance, as well as eight different modes of resistance, so you can tailor it exactly to your needs.
Promising review: "No assembly required! Took right out of the box and put it under my desk. Spend long hours on the computer and suffer from hip and leg pain. Use the exerciser on and off all day especially first thing in the morning to loosen up joints. Felt the different in just a couple of days. Just what I needed." —Amazon Customer
Get it from Amazon for $109.99+ (available in five styles).
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Promising review: "This thing is awesome. I'm a small, not technical person and managed to haul this thing up two flights of stairs (slowly), unbox, turn on and even connect my phone to the Bluetooth in it. No assembly. Simple instructions. Distance and time measurements seem to be accurate, but the 'calories' might be missing a decimal point. No squealing or groaning under my walking. Not too loud. Slides right under my bed. Didn't need to adjust the belt, though the tool to do so is included. Packaging says to oil every 30 hours. The remote is needed to make the treadmill function. It is extremely cheap — like dollar store cheap. I hope the company has a remote replacement for if/when the remote bites it. Even still, I would 100% buy this again. Great treadmill!" —Crowells
Get it from Amazon for $284.99+ (available in four colors and also available in a mini size).
Promising review: "I bought this for my desk and it has been the best decision! Plenty of room for pens! The drawers are the perfect size for sticky notes, paper clips, etc. The part in the back is the perfect size for a planner or other smaller items. It is easy to clean and for the price it is worth it! And side note, it's just cute in general." —Sierra
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 10 colors).
Etsy / Casting Theory
Casting Theory is a small business based in Texas that makes handcrafted goods out of concrete.
Promising review: "The product is as described, in a great finish and the color was wonderful. They look fantastic on my desk and I’m very happy to have purchased. The notepad holder has a little extra space, which allows you to properly pick each sticky note with ease. Just what I wanted!" —Rodrigo Mendivil
Get this four-piece set from Casting Theory on Etsy for $38.25 (available in 15 colors).
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Promising review: "I have a home office, and when I'm working from home, I like to have the TV on for background noise. Every now and then I'll hear something that I'll want to see, and now I don't need to stop working to turn my chair around and see — just put this on the shelf that holds my monitor, and now I can just glance over and keep working. It clips on easily, adjusts easily (my cat will come up and rub against it putting it out of whack)." —Robin M. Padon
Get it from Amazon for $15.99+ (available in three styles).
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Promising review: "I've been seeing retro-style typewriter keyboards on TikTok for a while now. I aways thought, 'That looks pretty cool!' Decided to look on here and found this one. I just got it today and so far has been working great! I had no problems connecting the keyboard via Bluetooth, and the clicking of the keys is really nice, one of the reasons why I wanted to get this." —dee
Get it from Amazon for $28.99+ (available in nine colors).
This is compatible with Mac, PC, and Chrome laptops between 13 and 17 inches, and attaches with device-safe metal plates. The magnetic pull is strong enough for you to take your laptop from room to room without undoing your setup, but also easy enough to remove that you can tuck everything into a backpack quickly when you're on the move. You can even rotate the display to your preferences, if you want it at an angle!
Promising review: "I’ve been using the SideTrak for a week now and it has been an absolute game-changer for me. The instructions were easy to follow, and installation a breeze. The SideTrak was first whipped into action during a two-hour-long ride in my car as a passenger, and I was utterly impressed with how much I got done with ease, in that amount of time! Additionally, I’ve gotten a lot more use out of the SideTrak than I imagined — such as when I’m lounging in my backyard, kitchen, living room, pool... anywhere outside of the room in my office, the possibilities are endless! I’m all about efficiency and maximizing my time and the SideTrak has contributed largely in those areas. Thank you." —Ratana K.
Get it from Amazon for $129.99 (available in two colors).
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Read more about how ergonomic footrests at your work station can help at Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review: "Perfect footrest, soft and comfortable. I work 10-hour days in my home office and this keeps me in my chair and on the job. Prior to purchasing this footrest I experienced foot discomfort while sitting at my desk. It has been eliminated." —Katie Vento
Get it from Amazon for $41.95+ (available in three colors, two styles, and as a warming or tall version).
Promising review: "Such a simple thing that is so helpful. This is a soft-sided tech accessory travel case (probably useful for other things too). For me, it holds a MacBook power supply, mouse and mouse pad, various plus, cords and ear phones, all neatly and in place. Just so much better than my old system of everything in one bag. Bought one for my daughter too." —CaliKla
Get it from Amazon for $13.99+ (available in six colors).
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Each of the attachments has a sticky film that's strong enough to adhere it to your monitor, but easy enough to remove that it won't damage it.
Promising review: "I have 568 stickies on any given day and this is exactly what I needed to keep myself organized. They came packaged nicely, no cracks or scratches, and was easy to adhere. The adhesive is awesome. It's not going anywhere!!! I recommend this to anyone like me who needs a cool place for their notes. You will be the envy of your coworkers!" —Mason's Mom
Get it from Amazon for $5.97+ (available as two options).
Promising review: "When I turn it on it always make everyone at the office laugh. We will take it and sit it on someone’s desk when they are having a bad day and it always cheers them up." —dawn poythress
Get it from Amazon for $11.66.
Etsy / 319 Customs
319 Customs is a small biz based out of Iowa that makes custom engraved trophies, tumblers, and more.
Promising review: "Shipped quickly and looks as I ordered! Just a heads up, "Dundie Award" is not included in the engraving, if you want it in you need to include it yourself!" —June Bracken
Get it from 319 Customs on Etsy for $24.99.
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