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1. A mini inflatable tube guy for your desk to help cheer you up or cheer you on — sometimes you and your coworkers just need to treat yourselves to a lil' dance break!
Promising review: "When I turn it on, it always makes 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 poythree
Get it from Amazon for $8.58.
2. A set of eye-popping fine point pens designed for planners and journals, so you can — gasp — color code all your to-do lists to perk yourself up.
Perhaps most importantly for anyone out there planning to go full Leslie Knope on these is that they're designed not to bleed through thin pages!
Promising review: "I love how this pen feels to hold, and it writes beautifully! I am very picky about how the ink looks from the pens I use, and I don't remember having one that writes so smoothly and beautifully! I will buy these whenever I need more. I actually just purchased another package of all black!" —Marcia
Get a set of 18 from Amazon for $6.99.
3. An undetectable mouse jiggler to help folks working at home who need to stay "active" on Gchat, Teams, or Slack and sometimes want to dash out to use the bathroom or walk the dog without doing the whole "BRB, BACK IN A BIT!!" song and dance every time they dare to get up from their desk. Taking breaks = better focus in the long run!
Promising review: "Like everyone else, I stumbled upon this product because of TikTok. 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 $29.99 (available in eight styles).
4. A set of affordable, highly popular wireless Bluetooth earbuds that make *excellent* alternatives to AirPods, if not better. Reviewers love these because they're ridiculously comfy on the ears, making them perfect for in-office days when you're trying to get in the zone and for at-home days when you're in constant Zoom calls.
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 work remotely and use these for all-day Zoom calls. I love the quality, comfortable fit, sound, and noise-canceling features. I will say the noise canceling isn't 100% proof, but I'm not looking for that. I want to be able to hear around me in case someone in my house needs me." —Ali R.
Get it from Amazon $19.99+ (get this price by clipping the $5 off coupon on the product page; available in five colors).
5. Plus a pair of Bluetooth-enabled noise-canceling over-the-ear headphones so not only will you block out the hullabaloo of your office, but send a clear signal of "I am very busy, please do not bother me with pictures of your cat right now" so your workflow isn't interrupted.
Promising review: "I recently found the need for over-the-ear noise-canceling Bluetooth headphones three days a week, four hours at a time. I needed them to be comfortable, possess strong noise canceling 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-canceling 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 $39.98+ (available in three colors).
6. A crayon vase to brighten up your desk because minimalism is OUT and recapturing the lawless joy of going to clown town on a coloring book is IN!!!!
Ban.do is a US-based small business that specializes in quirky accessories, home products, and stationery.
Promising review: "Adorable vase! Would make a cute and quirky addition to any decor. I’m using it to style a bookshelf in my home office/art studio. It is small, but the colors and retro feel make a nice graphic pop in my room. I think this vase would look great in a kid's room or teacher's classroom as well." —Dani
Get it from Amazon for $26.95.
7. A desk-friendly HappyLight sunlamp that will be both a literal and metaphorical ~light of your life~ — this adjustable light can help improve your sleep, mood, and energy levels, particularly if you're working in a situation where you don't get a lot of direct sunlight.
Read more about sunlamps and seasonal affective disorder (SAD) at Cleveland Clinic and Mayo Clinic.
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.
8. A set of adjustable desk shelves to organize your professional knickknacks and make your workspace feel dimensional and cozy.
Jerry & Maggie is a small business that specializes in decor and home office products.
Promising review: "Great desktop organizer for the office. I've bought these several times for colleagues. It's a great way to organize things on your desk while adding a bit of fun and personal style." —Ashley Stanton
Get them from Amazon for $25.99 (available in three colors).
9. A pack of NeuroGum made with a blend of caffeine and nootropics designed to give you energy five times faster than regular coffee — without jitters or sluggishness afterward. All of the zing you need to keep your focus, with none of the crash. (Or 15 mid-afternoon trips to the bathroom!!)
Promising review: "I was hitting the afternoon slump and had a project to tackle that involved lots of details. I dug out my NeuroGum for a test run and WOW. The clarity and focus I had was awesome! I knocked out the project in record time and was able to move on to the next! The flavor is great and there's no energy crash or slump!" —Daniel
Get a six-pack with nine pieces of gum each from Amazon for $23.94.
You can read former BuzzFeeder Kayla Suazo's full review of NeuroGum for more deets!
10. A set of floppy disk coasters to remind you of the good old days, where there were only one or two ways you could accidentally miss a correspondence from a coworker instead of 15,000.
11. A mildly alarming if not adorable flexible flower vase that will be responsible for endless amusement when you look for all the wacky ways to position it on your desk. That being said if this thing *does* come to life and start haunting your coworkers, well. That's on you for buying whatever the heck this is.
12. A wireless keyboard and mouse set because if you're going to be spending eight hours a day in the same darn spot, curating the vibe isn't just a priority, but an *essential*. Reviewers love this keyboard not just for the way it looks and feels, but for the satisfying clicking sounds it makes.
Check out a TikTok of the keyboard in action.
Psst — this takes AA batteries for the mouse and keyboard.
Promising review: "Absolutely amazing keyboard. 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 home and office with me." —Nikki Bell
Get it from Amazon for $40.99 (available in 12 styles).
13. A set of elegant matching desk accessories to bring some order to your space, and establish yourself as the Unrepentant Instagram Aesthetic Coworker. (Someone's gotta do it!!)
Each set includes a pen cup, mail organizer caddy, paper tray, phone/tablet holder, and sticky note holder.
Promising review: "Absolutely love these!! The color is perfect and quality is amazing! I bought my fellow coworkers a set since they fell in love with mine!" —Rachel
Get it from Amazon for $29.99 (available in pink and white).
14. A dimmable sad duck nightlight because sometimes you just have to look at this emotionally deflated creature on your desk and be like, "Welp. At least I'm doing better than that little dude."
Promising review: "I ordered this lamp because of its appearance. I didn't NEED a depressed duck lamp ... but it has totally filled a void in my life I didn't know existed. Everyone who sees it pokes it. The lamp is actually very functional. It's got a really nice set of brightness options and the glow is yellowish, which is much nicer than white in a dim/dark room. One thing that isn't mentioned in the description is that its legs are utterly floppy. It's terrific." —Literated
Get it from Amazon for $16.99.
15. A set of Monkey Noodles designed as a quiet sensory toy that stretches, pulls, twirls, wraps, *and* squeezes, helping calm anxiety during long meetings, brainstorms, and video conferencing marathons that laugh in the face of Dolly Parton's "9 To 5."
16. Plus the "Ono Roller," a compact fidget toy specifically designed for adults that helps to encourage focus and relieve stress and anxiety with its frictionless, noiseless rolling. It's a bit more expensive than competitors, but reviewers love the satisfaction of the rolling feeling and attest to how ridiculously durable it is against even the most frequent of fidgeting.
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 $34.99 (available in five colors and in a junior size for kids and people with smaller hands).
17. Aaaandnd a PopSocket fidget toy with two magnetic pucks that will make you feel like a magician as you flick, stack, and flip them — all the ~thrill~ of doing tricks at the skate park, and none of the "oh no, I certainly miscalculated that landing."
Promising review: "This is literally the best fidget ever made. The magnets are not only fun to play with, but the sound they make is satisfying. If you flip the puck over, if provides a nice little resistance against your hand when fidgeting with it. The silicone (I guess?) on the outside is also good for tactile-type fidgeting. I wish they were a bit cheaper, but the price didn't deter me from buying two of them, plus a couple of booster packs." —Tiger
Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 14 colors/patterns).
18. A quirky, oh-so-cheerful desk mat because you're not a *regular* nine-to-fiver, you're a COOL nine-to-fiver. This is non-slip and ultra-smooth, making it an ideal surface for a mouse to glide on.
19. Or a mousepad that subtly tells anyone approaching your desk, "Hey, if you're going to offload a bunch of tasks on a random person today, maybe...don't." 🫠
Promising review: "Ordered this to use at work, and every single person who's seen it has commented on how funny it is. The quality is great, color is bold, and the printed lines/edges are clear (no blurring of the image). It's slightly larger than a standard mouse pad, which I kind of like. Definitely a great buy and worth the cost." —K Kuykendall
Get it from Amazon for $12.99.
20. A low-impact under-the-desk elliptical for anyone who gets distracted by aches and pains from sitting in one position all day — this can help keep your body loose so you can keep your brain occupied on the tasks at hand.
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 $104.82+ (available in three styles).
21. Plus, a discreet under-desk electric treadmill all the ~restless~ office workers will truly appreciate — this gizmo will go anywhere from .5 to six miles per hour so you can stay loose and focused on the job. The LED display even comes equipped with Bluetooth you can sync music with. (Praise be to your Work Jams playlist on Spotify!!) Bonus: this comes as-is, with no assembly required, and easily slides under a bed or couch for storage.
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. 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. Even still, I would 100% buy this again. Great treadmill!" —Crowells
Get it from Amazon for $289.99+ (available in four colors).
22. A lil' reversible octopus plush that is, literally and figuratively, a Mood — you can prop this on your desk just to let everyone know how you're vibin' (or even just to check in with yourself ❤️).
Also, these come in a TON of different colors and emotions (from angry to sad to, uh, murderous??), so you're guaranteed to find one to express yourself.
Promising review: "I saw this on TikTok like everyone else but I quickly realized, when I got one, how helpful this is to my family. Now they don't have to guess when they shouldn't bother me, they'll just KNOW. It's saving lives and it's adorable. The perfect thing. :)" —MCalms
Get it from Amazon for $7.70+ (available in 41 styles).
23. An adjustable foam footrest to help alleviate hip, leg, and lower back pain at a *fraction* of the price of a fancy ergonomic chair or other expensive solution. This even flips over to become a "rocking" footrest — a boon for all fidgety, restless office workers everywhere.
Promising review: "Perfect foot rest, 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 foot rest I experienced foot discomfort while sitting at my desk. It has been eliminated." —Katie Vento
Get it from Amazon for $39.95+ (available in four colors and two styles).
24. A tiny (and adorable!!) cactus humidifier that operates on a USB cable, so you can keep the air in your designated computer space cozy and hydrating while you conquer the 57 tabs open on your monitor one by one.
Promising review: "I LOVE these little humidifiers! I bought my first one to use at my desk at work, because the air is so dry in the building, and it has been a godsend. Not only does it help keep my sinuses happier, but it looks great too. I bought a second one for my nightstand that I use while I sleep at night, and they both work perfectly." —Selene Schneider
Get it from Amazon for $15.89 (available in three styles).
25. A mini tabletop fan so you can stay cool literally *and* figuratively while plugging away at your desk. This cutie has two speeds and tilts so you can get the air flow at the precise angle you need, and gives off just enough of a steady hum for a soothing vibe during crunch hours.
Promising review: "Got this for my office, as our HVAC is temperamental. It has two speeds to choose from, and I find both not overly loud. It gives a decent breeze and helps fight off the heat and stuffiness on the days that the AC is not up to par. It's a good compact size, and I love the retro styling. It fits perfectly on my desk. I kept going back and forth as to whether or not to buy it. I'm so glad I did! It's been a lifesaver many times over." —bvegan
Get it from Amazon for $39.99 (available in seven styles).
26. A mini illuminated relaxation waterfall for your work desk that's perfect for calming some of the post-meeting "AGJAKLFGJAG" in your brain.
Promising review: "Awesome addition to my workspace environment. I've tried several fountains so far. This one is awesome, the pump is quiet, as is the water, it simply provides a really nice environmental impact on my workspace. I run it up to eight hours in a day, use distilled water only and clean it periodically, and it's running just like new after several weeks. Not all of the fountains that I've tried work quite so well, I'm impressed and happy with this purchase." —Rod
Get it from Amazon for $29.99.
27. A felt letter board you can use to leave little inspirational messages to yourself, like "Do your best! ❤️ " or "GET THE HECK OFF TWITTER ALREADY." (*sighs deeply at self*)
Promising review: "I got this letter board to set up at my desk at work. It's a big hit. I love the look and design of the board itself and so far I have yet to not have enough letters/numbers/symbols/punctuation to complete the message I wanted to put on it." —ThePinkPenguin
Get it from Amazon for $20.95+ (available in 27 colors and six sizes).
28. Or a desktop whiteboard to not only serve as little reminders for day-to-day tasks, but to give your coworkers an adorable way of leaving "GREETINGS, FELLOW OFFICE DRONE!!" notes when you're out at lunch. This is also delightfully multifunctional because it includes a storage drawer for pens!
Each set includes a dry erase marker. Check out a TikTok of the whiteboard attachment in action.
Promising review: "I bought this for work, and within days, multiple coworkers stopped over to check it out. At least one of them has already purchased one, and several others said they are going to. What one person uses it for is to jot down notes to herself through the day. What I use it for is to mark down the two most important things I want to get done each day. If you also get a pack of colored markers, you can easily color-code (prioritize) items for this board. I love it and wish I bought one years ago." —Mark A. Baron
Get it from Amazon for $35.89+ (available in five styles).
29. A user-friendly hexagonal productivity timer with six present countdown times you can initiate just by flipping it on its side. Not only does it have an oh-so-satisfying display screen you can use to count up or down, but it has a "mute" option so you won't disturb your coworkers when you're trying to do an email answering power hour (help).
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 $39.99 (available in four colors).
30. A set of magnetized balloon wall hooks for some Wonka-level whimsy you can use to hang everything from keys to work ID cards to office tools.
You can either stick them on the wall using the three included adhesive pads, hang them on a screw or nail (not included), or simply put the magnetic back of them on metal surfaces.
Promising review: "I use these hooks on my fridge to hang oven mitts and other utensils. Love the design of these. The magnet is quite strong and haven't had any issues with them sliding down or falling off. Obviously there are cheaper alternative hooks, but what you're mainly paying for is the balloon design and the 'fun' factor of it. I'm a fan!" —darwin4lunch
Get a set of three from Amazon for $14.99.
31. A convertible standing desk riser because you may not be able to control the figurative ups and downs of your work day, but you sure can control the literal ones. This lets you easily swap between sitting and standing positions depending on the flow of your day (read: how many meetings that could have been emails) so you can always be working as efficiently and comfortably as possible.
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 $113.99+ (available in three colors and six styles).
32. And an investment-worthy standing desk anti-fatigue mat designed to keep you comfortable on your feet all day — unlike the ordinary comfort mats designed for kitchen use, this comes equipped with unique indentations and a cushioned terrain to automatically adjust to (and encourage!) small movements and shifts throughout the day.
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 $99.
Psst — you can check out a mini version for more compact spaces for $69 on Amazon!
33. A cat-themed sticky note holder so you can keep track of your day-to-day tasks, and put them in order from ones you can put off and ones you really need to take care of right meow.
Promising reviews: "Not only is this holder adorable, it actually stays in place! I've had other dispensers that would move around or fall over when I would grab a sticky note from it, which defeats the purpose. Nice to have it work right! Doesn't take up a ton of space either." —Libra Lady 78
Get it from Amazon for $16.22.
34. A wooden cafe-shaped cable management box to tidy up your desk area and remind you of your real incentive to get work done, which is to get yourself a lil' pastry down the street.
Hommy Studio is a Florida-based Etsy shop specializing in functional home decor products.
Promising review: "It was hard to wait for this item because I was so excited! But it was absolutely worth it. It's gotten so many compliments but honestly it makes me happy every time I look at it and don't see the big mess of cords." —Christina Ibarra
Get it from Hommy Studio on Etsy for $49+ (available in two sizes).
35. A delightful glowing bunny alarm clock so even when Tuesday afternoon feels like it is moving at a snail's pace, you'll still be delighted whenever you glance at the time.
Psst — people also love this to prevent looking at their phones in the AM, which is always tempting when you're using it as an alarm! It includes present weekday/weekend alarm modes, and the digital display shuts off at night and comes back when you tap it.
Promising review: "Cute little alarm clock with multiple alarm music you can choose from. Alarms are easy to set and has a Monday-Friday or Monday-Sunday option. Had it for a few months and only had to charge via USB once so the battery is quite good!" —justin
Get it from Amazon from $16.99+ (available in three colors).
36. A charming glasses display stand you can get in a bunch of quirky styles — not only will this become your new favorite coworker, but you'll never play the game of "where are my glasses, has anyone seen my glasses, oh god tell me I didn't just step on my glasses" again!!
Promising review: "I usually store my glasses in their case. I don't know why that's such a hassle, but I like to be able to just reach for them. But they are also unsafe when they are just sitting on my desk. This little koala solves my problem! He holds my glasses securely and does it in the cutest way possible. Now, I can sit at my desk, grab my glasses, and get to work with a smile on my face. And at the end of the day, I just leave them with my koala for safekeeping. Seriously, just get one. I haven't lost my glasses once since I got this." —Bianca
Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in 11 styles).
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