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1. A glass table lamp that will softly illuminate your desk and help keep your spirits up when the sun sets before the work day ends.
Promising review: "I needed a lamp for my office to warm it up and, on a whim, decided on this one due to the cute mushroom look. So happy with this purchase! I love the warmth it brings to my office, and it’s super cute! I’ve already had so many compliments on it, too. Looking to buy a few more for the house now. Great purchase!" —EStangl
Get it from Amazon for $19.87+ (available in eight colors).
2. An encouraging daily planner if you're someone who THRIVES with a to-do list and a handful of highlighters. The pad has space for not only appointments and work priorities but also water intake, meal planning, and fitness goals, so you can use it to organize all aspects of your day.
Each planner comes with 50 tear-off sheets the size of a standard piece of paper.
Bliss Collections is 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 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 $9.99+ (available in eight styles).
3. A timed lock box — AKA a cellphone jail — for those times when you really have to get ish done, but TikTok is righttttt at your fingertips, and you have the attention span of a fruit fly.
The box has three settings depending on your "commitment level." There's lockbox mode (no timed countdown), standard mode (a timed countdown with an unlock code), and fortress mode (timed countdown with no unlock code). The timer can be set anywhere from 1 minute to 30 days, and if you somehow accidentally set it to fortress mode but NEED to access your goods, you can contact customer support to have it overridden. One reviewer says they responded in a minute flat!
Promising review: "I needed help controlling my temptations. This is ideal. It has a timer. It does not have a clock. You can set the number of days, hours, and minutes to lock it. It's straightforward and easy to use. Now, I'm not consumed by the thought of whatever is tempting me. It's lightweight and portable also." —Barbara Miller
Get it from Amazon for $39.95 (available in two colors).
4. An anti-fatigue mat that can reduce stress on your muscles and joints. Reviewers attest to the fact that it's one of those things they never knew they were missing until they tried it.
5. An angled dry-erase desktop whiteboard where you can jot down notes or play a game of M.A.S.H. while you're half-paying attention to an all-hands meeting.
Promising review: "Never thought something analog would be SO useful in my daily routine. I work from home and am constantly project managing multiple complex strategic projects. Having pertinent information directly in front of me and at the top of my mind has done incredible things for my productivity. Never would have imagined it would make such a difference. For a nominal investment, I highly recommend it if you have trouble keeping up with things." —Captainflapjax
Get it from Amazon for $31.62+ (available in five styles).
6. A charging station with six USB charging ports if you're sick of having to use six different cords and a power strip (that gets alarmingly hot) to make sure your phone/tablet/e-reader/laptop are all sufficiently charged.
This dock comes with six cords for Apple devices, but is still compatible with other charger types. If you have Android devices, pick up a set of short USB-C cords. You can charge phones, tablets, smart watches, and even a Nintendo Switch in this thing.
Promising review: "This is my second one. I used the first one for about five years before it died. I immediately ordered another one from Amazon. I have a MacBook, iPad, iPhone, and Apple Watch. I can change all of them at the same time. I absolutely love this product. Oh, and I also have a Kindle tablet, and it plugs in, too." —Terry
Get it from Amazon for $36.99.
7. A colorful mechanical keyboard with a matching wireless mouse you've most definitely seen on TikTok. Sure, you're still clacking away on a keyboard for eight hours a day, but now it's a bright and cheery one.
Promising review: "Absolutely amazing keyboard. The colors are eye-catching and make a drab office pop with color! I am currently the envy of the office. Ladies in the other departments are waiting on their own to come in now after seeing mine. Easy plug/play. It travels between my home and office. Love the keys on this as well. Sleep mode seems to pop on kinda quickly, but it's nothing bad. Just push a button or click the mouse, and it's on again. I have had it for about a month now and will not be going back to any other style! It was delivered fast, packaging was great." —Nikki Bell
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in 12 colors).
8. An acrylic dry-erase board if you've got a long list of to-dos, but hanging up a run-of-the-mill, aesthetic-ruining calendar or notepad isn't one of them.
1801 & Co. is a Minnesota-based, family-owned Etsy shop established in 2016 that specializes in family wall calendars, chore charts, wedding signs, and more.
Promising review: "I love it! I got it so fast after ordering, and it’s perfect. I love the sleek design for my small home office space. I can’t function at work without a dry-erase board, but I couldn’t find any that would look nice in my office space, which is in the corner of my master bedroom! Having functional office space but not LOOKING like an office in the bedroom is challenging, but this acrylic board is PERFECT. The black pen that comes with it has a very nice fine tip and erases without a trace." —Dawn Powell
Get it from 1801 & Co. on Etsy for $13.46+ (originally $17.95+; available in multiple thicknesses and sizes as well as three hardware colors).
9. A nonslip mouse pad made to elevate your wrist and keep it in an ergonomic position while you click away at a keyboard responding to work emails and — more importantly — sending memes to your friends on Slack.
Read more about how an ergonomic mouse can help prevent carpal tunnel at Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review: "The design is gorgeous and so comfy that I even take it when I travel for business. This has relieved wrist pain from working on the computer every day." —Bianka P Gonzalez G
Get it from Amazon for $24.99 (available in 18 patterns).
10. A seat cushion because, despite the junk in your trunk, sitting from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. is taking a serious toll on your tailbone. Give your tush some relief with this thiccc memory foam cushion.
Read more about how ergonomic chair cushions can help at Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review: "On a long and uncomfortable flight to Hawaii, I managed to mess up my back and tailbone, which was really bad. I even paid to have a professional massage done because seating was impossibly painful. Nothing seemed to help. That’s how I ended up here, looking for some relief. This thing is magical, like sitting on the back of a unicorn while coming down a rainbow. I sat down on it, and all the pressure points did not give me any issues. I was able to drive out of state the next day with NO PROBLEM. Outstanding quality, doesn’t just squish down when you sit on it. BUY IT! The cover is also removable and washable." —Mrs.J
Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in eight colors).
11. A memory foam ergonomic footrest with a teardrop design that keeps your feet and legs in a comfy position. If you switch things up and work between a desk and your couch or bed, you can also use it as a knee cushion or backrest.
Read more about how ergonomic foot supports can help at Cleveland Clinic.
Promising review: "I was using two yoga blocks to keep my feet elevated under my desk, but they weren’t comfortable and kept sliding around. But this Everlasting Comfort Foot Rest is perfect! It’s soft but not too soft. It’s at the perfect angle. My feet are happy now, and it doesn’t slide away from me. You can also put it upside-down and use it to exercise your feet. Great for the ankles!" —Vicky A. Allen
Get it from Amazon for $22.39+ (available in three styles).
12. A USB-powered laptop cooling pad with three fans that work harder than Kris Jenner herself. That way, you can focus on your work and not the fact that your laptop sounds like it's about to take flight after simply asking it to open Spotify.
Promising review: "This works extremely well. My laptop's fans used to scream to the point it would make you scream into your microphone just to talk to your friends on Discord. With this product that diminished, and I don’t have to worry about the fans kicking up that loud ever again...I fully recommend this product just as it was recommended to me by a friend with a similar laptop problem. I honestly don't ever see this product failing to support my demands." —Kaleb Urquhart
Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in three colors).
13. An adjustable phone stand because, despite the fact that you have a laptop and monitor right in front of you, sometimes the soul just craves the convenience of a handheld operating system.
Promising review: "This is the item I would usually never need. However, once this pandemic happened, all of my work and socializing happened through Zoom and similar methods. I couldn’t really find a way to make my phone stand up securely, so I opted for this little stand. This is so perfect. It holds my iPhone X with its phone case (or without); I’m sure it would hold any other device of similar size. It also has a very useful hole to feed the charger through, so you can charge while it’s in use. The stand is sturdy and adjustable. It’s very basic but very useful." —Anna
Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (also available in black).
14. A USB-powered LED light strip that 1) just looks cool and 2) is actually practical as it can help reduce eye fatigue and prevent headaches — something that comes in clutch when you're staring at a glowing box for 8 hours a day.
Promising review: "I have procrastinated in writing this review and am actually happy to say that after a year, the product is continuing to stay strong. The adhesion is as strong as it was on day one, and this product is continuing to meet and exceed expectations. I have noticed significantly less eye strain. If I were needing computer monitor backlighting again, I wouldn't hesitate to repurchase." —college_engineer
Get it from Amazon for $8.25+ (available for monitors up to 80 inches).
15. A ventilated cable management box if the mess of cords under your desk makes it hard for you to concentrate on anything else. That may sound dramatic, but I'm right there with you!!
Promising review: "A must-buy product for your messy home or office. Exactly what I was looking for to help save space and hide my cable cords." —Andrew Olson
Get it from Amazon for $15.79.
16. A flexible power strip with a pivoting design so your RIDICULOUSLY large MacBook charger doesn't block three outlets at once!!!
iJoy is a small business that sells a variety of tech accessories, speakers, and headphones.
Promising reviews: "I saw this on TikTok, so I ordered one. I absolutely love it. Everyone needs one in their life." —Dani Jo Stengsar
"I rarely write a review (this is the second in the past few years). One of the best purchases in a long time. Nice design and very practical. It solves all of my problems as it can go any direction. It's worth every penny. I turned around and bought two more. I am about to buy my fourth one. Love this!" —Pond P.
Get it from Amazon for $17.99 (available in four colors).
17. A 360-degree rotating headphone holder where you can safely store your AirPod Maxes so you don't accidentally elbow them off your desk yet again.
Promising reviews: "This is worth more than its cost. The mount actually comes with an extra sticky pad, so if you choose to remove/move the mount to somewhere else, you can do it at your own leisure. The quality of the material doesn't feel too cheap, and it's quite sturdy. We've bumped into it a couple of times, but it hasn't broken. The mount is extremely versatile in its flexibility and possible mounting options. Best I've seen out of other compact options (that aren't gaming headphone stands that take desk space)." —Forest Nguyen
"I have a white desk and a light gray chair, and this headphone hanger matches the design perfectly. The quality and simple hinged design is brilliant. The adhesive is very strong, provided you clean the surface before applying and let it cure for 24 hours before hanging anything on it." —Henry Ting
Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in black and white).
18. A pretty silicone keyboard cover if you're a total klutz and have spilled coffee on your computer more times than you'd like to admit. Plus, it keeps crumbs and dust out of your keys, which is honestly worth it on its own!
Promising review: "I love this keyboard cover. It has a nice feeling, is very flexible, and fits like a glove on my MacBook Air. It doesn't come off even when I'm moving my laptop around a lot (which I do since I do a lot of work on the sofa or the bed, where I end up in weird positions to be comfortable). I can feel each key individually when I hit them, which is really nice. I haven't seen any signs of wear or fading in the six months I've had it. This is a very durable keyboard — I eat with my laptop all the time, and I've actually spilled coffee on my keyboard once, and nothing happened — it actually kind of kept the liquid there until I could clean it off." —Sadia Rahman
Get it from Amazon for $7.99+ (available in 22 colors).
19. Or, an Adobe Photoshop shortcut keyboard cover so you don't have to waste any time Googling "blur/sharpen/smudge tool shortcut on MacBook" every time you fire up your software.
Chic Geeks is a Black woman–owned business that designs luxury tech accessories to add personality and color to people's workspace.
Promising review: "I bought this keyboard cover as a gift for my niece who uses Final Cut Pro often. She absolutely loves it and discovered new shortcuts for editing. It’s totally worth the money." —Staci Rutherford
Get it from Chic Geeks for $20. Also available in a Final Cut Pro X shortcuts option (both are available in most MacBook models and sizes).
20. A miniature wastebasket perfect for ripped-up Post-it Notes and crinkly Pop-Tart wrappers. It doesn't matter that you work from home now — you still roll out of bed at the last minute possible and eat an on-the-go brekkie.
The pink and white wastebasket can sit on top of your desk or be attached to the side with an included adhesive strip.
Get it from Amazon for $16.99 (available in two colors).
21. A magnetic cable wrangler that'll hold your various chargers so you don't have to crawl under your desk or move heavy furniture to retrieve them when they ultimately fall off of your desk.
Here's what BuzzFeeder Heather Braga has to say:
"I have this magnetic cable manager and absolutely love it! Cannot tell you how many times my Mac charger would come unplugged then swiftly fall behind my desk. Then I'd have the annoying task of getting underneath said desk and try to feed the wire back up to my laptop. Beyond annoying. This has been such a problem solver! Additionally, Smartish is a small business."
Promising review: "I absolutely love this addition to my bedside table line-up! The Smartish Magnetic Cord Holder is perfect for keeping my iPhone charger accessible and easy to reach from my tall bed. It’s so simple yet so effective! The neutral color is beautiful as well and blends seamlessly with our decor and my personal style. This is a great gift option because it's something unique and functional. I’ll definitely be ordering the larger size for my desk once I start upgrading my office soon!" —Presley Davis
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in two sizes and four colors).
22. Or, if you like that idea but would like to keep your solution under $5, a for a simple silicone cord organizer instead.
Promising review: "Perfect for keeping your cords from getting kinked. Incredibly easy to apply. One of those small things that makes life easier." —Pixiechick66
Get it from Amazon for $4.88+ (available in four colors/combinations).
23. An acrylic document organizer where you can store important paperwork and your latest CVS receipt 'cause you got ExtraBucks, baby!
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 $24.99+ (available in four sizes).
24. A pair of noise-canceling on-ear headphones that look a whole lot like AirPod Maxes 👀 but only cost $70. If you share an office and can't exactly listen to your true crime podcasts out loud... these will come in handy.
The noise-canceling is 95%, so reviewers say if you're looking for 100% cancellation, you might want to splurge on the name brand.
Here's what BuzzFeeder Maitland Quitmeyer has to say:
"I actually just bought these after featuring them for the first time — I've been considering buying the AirPods Max, but I am very particular about how headphones fit — and am sensitive to my ears overheating after wearing certain on-ear headphones for too long. So instead of (or before) committing to the $500 version, I thought trying these for a test run would be good. Turns out, I love them so far! They're super comfortable and do *not* make my ears overheat. The sound quality to my non-expert ears is excellent too! And the noise-canceling is right for me — it blocked out annoying street noise so I could be fully immersed in my tunes."
Promising review: "These headphones are one of the best purchases I could’ve made. For starters, the presentation of the headphones is amazing. It comes in a silky oval-shaped bag, with a couple of options for audio input. In terms of video/audio, they are IN-SYNC! The girls that get it get it. Some headphones tend to have a delay, but these do not! When on the highest volume, they are pretty easy on the ears. Not only this, but I’ve been fascinated by the longevity of the battery life. I’ve used these headphones for about 4–5 hours consecutively over a matter of days and still have over 50% battery life. These are, by far, the best headphones I’ve had, and would recommend to everyone." —Ken
Get them from Amazon for $69.99 (available in silver and black).
25. A clear monitor riser that gives your computer a lil' lift and brings it right to eye level so you won't sit hunched over all day.
Promising review: "I recently purchased this monitor stand, which has made a significant difference in my workspace. I couldn't be more pleased with this product. My monitor is big and HEAVY!! The build quality is excellent — it's sturdy, stable, and has a sleek design that complements my desk perfectly. The added elevation of my monitor has not only improved my posture, but also created extra space for storage underneath. Overall, this monitor stand has enhanced my workspace's aesthetics and functionality. It's a valuable addition to my setup, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking to improve their desk ergonomics and organization." —Jessica George
Get it from Amazon for $21.95.
26. A inspirational neon sign that says "breathe," "relax," or "the world is yours," because sometimes, you really do need a reminder — especially after a meeting that could have been an email.
27. A wooden pedestal tray where you can artfully store your pens, pencils, and that candle that is just so pretty you're never going to burn it.
28. A three-tier floating shelf on which you can store books, awards, business cards, or your collection of random trinkets.
Promising review: "Well bulit, beautiful and sturdy shelf. Also very stable. Comes with hooks to hang the shelf with. I plan to buy more!" —Melonie Lee
Get it from Amazon for $21.99.
29. A cutesy mini fridge with room for your LaCroix, coffee creamer, and/or those three leftover boneless Wingstop wings you plan to eat for lunch.
Promising review: "Works great! I got it for my office to keep a couple of drinks and some snack options in, and I love it! It's relatively quiet and does keep things cold. It easily fits my two Cokes and cheese sticks. It feels sturdy but is lightweight. The color is nice and vibrant. The shelves are pretty sturdy as well. So far, I haven't had any issues with leakage, but I will update if it does. Overall, it's a great product, and I would recommend it to anyone!" —Kara Hunter
Get it from Amazon for $29.98+ (available in five colors).
30. And a set of wooden push pins way cuter than those primary colored plastic ones you "borrowed" from the office supply closet.
Promising review: "Way better than the plastic ones we were previously using. These will capably hold up everything from pictures your kids have drawn to important documents (but not the Constitution; you shouldn’t put holes in the Constitution)." —Alexis M.
Get them from Amazon for $5.99+ (available in packs of 60 or 120).
Reviews in this post have been edited for length and/or clarity.