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    Here Are 38 Useful Products To Make Your Day More Productive

    You already have so much on your to-do list — you're gonna need a few things to help you stay on top of it all.

    1. Two Minute Mornings, a daily journal to help you prioritize many elements of self-care as soon as you wake up. Start your morning with gratitude, meditation, and mindfulness. Set your intentions, and look forward to having a great day!

    The cover
    Hands writing with the text,
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    Promising review: "This was purchased for me as a Christmas gift from a coworker. I only recently started using it, as I've been dealing with some troubles in my life. I don't know what it is, but even if I repeat some of the same stuff...getting this done in the mornings (or sometimes at night if I don't make the time in the mornings) has made such a tremendous difference in my attitude toward myself and to others. So much so, that several people have taken notice. I have since purchased a couple of copies for friends who are also dealing with troubles in their lives. I highly recommend it. Even if you aren't dealing with any issues in life, it's such a help for clearing your head before starting your day." —Sumo

    Get it from Amazon for $14.95.

    2. An adorably encouraging daily planner that is undated so you can organize your week. It comes with 50 sheets so each day you can write your to-do list, keep track of appointments and water intake, and even journal your meals throughout the day. Add these to your cart, and set yourself up for greatness.

    A filled-in page of the planner
    Reviewer with their daily planner page filled out

    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 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 H.

    Get them from Amazon for $11.29.

    3. Or, a to-do list so you can stay on top of your daily tasks. Remove the stress of falling behind by taking things one task at a time. Celebrate the little accomplishments and treat yourself after you've finished your list. You deserve it!

    The planner
    Amazon

    Friends Kaylyn Minix and Michelle Askin founded Bloom, a small business creating the most adorable and productivity-boosting planners and desk accessories, after meeting at the University of Delaware.

    Promising review: "Exactly what I was looking for! Perfect for planning the day and keeping me on task with what I want/need to accomplish." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $6.95 (available in two patterns).

    4. OR, if you're looking for a more general focus, a weekly notepad to keep you on track with your tasks for each day. Now your main to-dos won't be crowded by your less-important duties.

    model's hand about to write on the weekly planner
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    Promising review: "I carry a weekly planner in my bag for scheduling appointments, meetings, classes, etc. Then on Sunday night or Monday morning, I transfer everything from the planner to a sheet from this pad. It stays sitting on the counter in my kitchen where I can easily jot down errands, groceries, etc., either in the extra space or on the back. At first this seemed like an unnecessary duplication of effort, so I was looking for a better solution, but I've realized over the past couple of weeks that this really works for me. It helps me get all my commitments for the week out of the planner and into my head so that I know what I've got on my plate." —Toledo

    Get it from Amazon for $8.10.

    5. A light therapy alarm clock to gently wake you up with natural lighting. Unlike the startling alarm sounds on your phone, this clock can play five natural sounds that will make your morning routine feel extremely luxurious. It also comes with 20 brightness settings, FM radio, tap snooze abilities, and automatic dimmable display. This can be the first step in a more productive day.

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    Promising review: "This thing seemed pretty expensive at first, but it has totally transformed my morning routine. I wake up with a smile on my face instead of a desire to murder my annoying alarm clock. Instead of being jerked awake by a horrible sound, I'm slowly drawn from my dreams with the soft light and the eventual sound of birds chirping — even when it is still pitch dark outside. A total game changer for me!" —Anna Lyman

    Get it from Amazon for $108.95.

    Read our in-depth Philips Wake-Up Light review to learn more.

    6. An Anker portable battery pack because the last thing you need is to be on an important call and your phone dies. It can charge iPhones, Andriods, Samsungs, and more. Now you can get more done because you won't be wasting time looking for an outlet.

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    Promising review: "Lifesaver! Beyond happy with this purchase. I toss it in my purse and I’m ready to go. I even have friends and family constantly asking to use it because it charges devices so quickly." —Ashley M.

    Get it from Amazon for $25.99+ (available in three colors).

    7. A Souper Cube to remove the hassle of making dinner from scratch when you're busy. Just put your favorite soups in the cubes and freeze for a rainy day. Whether you're pressed for time or just want an easy, warm dinner, you should definitely try one of these. It works for any leftover liquid, even if you want an endless supply of hot chocolate!

    Reviewer photo of the four-slot silicone tray filled with chicken noodle soup
    Same reviewer's photo of the soup that is now frozen in a rectangular cube

    Each tray has four fill lines — 1/2 cup, 1 cup, 125 mL, and 250 mL — which is ideal for people who like to portion their food.

    Promising review: "My wife saw this item somewhere and told me she would love to have this as she prepares homemade soups at least twice a week. I bought two of the extra-large Soupers and she absolutely loves them. She has had them about a month now and has used them about 10 times. We have a freezer full of soup! This item works as advertised, is well priced, and has held up great so far. The extra large makes a good-size bowl of soup." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $19.95.

    8. robot vacuum that cleans messes and random crumbs so you can keep your floors looking spotless. It's perfect for rugs, hardwood, tile, and stone floors. As long as this little machine is on the move, you can kick your feet up and enjoy your favorite show, while getting a chore done.

    reviewer photo of the vacuum showing how much pet hair it vacuumed up
    The black round vacuum in its dock

    Promising review: "I am a NEAT FREAK! I love to clean. I literally clean my house daily. It can’t be clean enough. I have a two-story, three-bedroom three-bathroom house with two dogs. This vacuum cleans all of it! This gadget is legit like a little human vacuuming your floors, but super throughly. It goes over all my rugs and hardwood floors, and it goes in the bathrooms and closets and under all the furniture. Once in a while it gets caught in the wires underneath my TV but most of the time it is able to get itself out of it. It’s quiet. My dogs barely even notice it. This is worth every penny! It’s easy to set up and easy to clean after each use. It does all the hard work for you. Since I’ve had mine, I’ve literally gotten five friends to buy one and they all love it too. (This is NOT a paid advertisement or review. This is just a review from a normal woman who really loves her floors clean.)" —Shannon

    Get it from Amazon for $199.99+ (also available in white).

    9. A weekly pill organizer designed with silicone lids to simply pop in something as small as an aspirin or as large as a fish oil capsule with little effort. The caps have two different colors so you can organize what you need to take in the a.m. and p.m., making the process much quicker. It also comes with a magnetic base so you can remove the container, making it travel-friendly.

    the pill organizer with slots for night and day of each day of the week that can be removed from the base
    model pushing pills into the silicone holes of the pill organizer
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    Sagely is a family-owned small business founded by husband-and-wife team Ellie Glazer and Ivor Miskulin, who spent three years designing the ideal, stress-free pill storage solution. The silicone lids are super secure, but also designed for gentle and easy opening and closing to account for users with dexterity issues.

    Promising review: "Love this thing!!! I'm only 30 and didn't want an old lady pill box... and this one was modern and cool. The little slots to push in pills is fantastic and the containers are very large. It keeps my huge vitamin pills on either side and could fit over 10 large ones if needed. Love this thing. Worth the price and looks like it'll last forever. I do wish the magnets were stronger. They just keep them in place but will slide off if bumped. I assume this is helpful for people with arthritis. It's an easy fix. I take down one days worth of pills, set it on my counter and now I'm not too lazy to take my pills!" —Chicken McNugget

    Get it from Amazon for $34.99 (available in four color combinations). 

    10. A set of eye-popping fine-point pens that'll help you take some of your best notes. Keeping everything color-coded and neatly organized can help you work quickly and memorize more information. I wouldn't be surprised if you cracked the code to figuring out which study methods work best for you!

    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 bought these pens during quarantine, not expecting much, considering they are quite inexpensive. I've used well-known brand marker/pens in the past, and didn't want to pay much for markers I'd use for coloring. I was concerned about the tips bending or bleeding, but I was completely wrong and am very satisfied with this product! They do not bleed, and the tips are strong and thin. I use these pens for coloring, hand lettering, and note taking, and they're exactly what I was looking for! The only regret I have is that I did not order the larger pack with more colors!!" —Michael Fanizzi

    Get a set of 18 from Amazon for $8.99.

    11. An internet-beloved time-marked water bottle with a straw, locking cover, and marked time stamps so you can stay encouraged and hydrated. It's so easy to forget to drink water when you have so many things to do in a day.

    Reviewer popping the lid open to reveal the silicone spout on the purple blue ombre version of the water bottle
    A reviewer holding up a pink time marked water bottle

    Promising review: "LOVE IT! I am very picky when it comes to water bottles, but this one is perfect! It is 32 ounces, so it holds a lot of water to drink throughout the day! My favorite part is that you can add ice to it, and it will not sweat due to the material it is made of, which I LOVE!" —Bianca Aguilera

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99+ (available in 13 colors).

    12. A weekly meal planner to help you acknowledge the biggest adulting mantra: "There's food at home." Take the time to create a grocery list and plan your meals and snacks. Hopefully, it'll convince you to save money too, in case you've been "treating yourself" just about every day now.

    A person writing on the notepad stuck to the fridge
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    The list magnetizes to the fridge and has the meal plan on one side and a perforated "shopping list" you can tear off and take with you on the other side.

    Promising review: "I’ve been starting to get into meal prepping and this planner really helps! I like being able to look up recipes on my phone, then write down whatever ingredients I still need on the grocery list section of this planner. Its being magnetic is cool because you can hang it on the fridge. I love how the grocery list section can be ripped off so you can take it to the store, but the daily meal plans remain on the fridge so you can stay organized. This is a very simple idea, but it’s cute and helps keep me organized and motivated to plan out my meals." —Samantha M.

    Get it from Amazon for $6.95+ (available in five colors).

    13. A handy minimalist weekly cleaning printable giving you small daily tasks that will keep you from being overwhelmed by cleaning your entire home at once. And you can edit this list to fit your busy schedule!

    A printable of a cleaning checklist with tasks like
    Creative Type Store/Etsy

    Creative Type Store is a woman-owned, Canada-based Etsy shop that specializes in designer printables to make life easier. 

    Promising review: "Great for what I needed! I had started my own schedule, but felt like I was forgetting things, too much in a day, etc. This is super helpful!" —Erin Brie

    Get it from Creative Type Store on Etsy for $4.28

    14. An undated habit calendar designed to help you finally do all the things you've been putting off for tomorrow and track your daily, weekly, and monthly progress. Hang it on your wall to create better habits so you can master the art of productivity and efficiency.

    A calendar with spots for daily, weekly, and monthly habit tracking
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    Promising review: "I wanted to reduce stress and nail down some habits, and I've always done better when I can see progress tangibly. I'd been eyeing this calendar for some time, but was unsure if it was worth the money. I decided to go for it. SO glad I did. It has some 'homework' pages at the beginning to help you focus in on your goals, but mostly it's the cleanness and ready-to-go nature of the monthly calendar pages that have worked for me. It's helped me be more disciplined AND narrow my focus so I'm not worrying about doing everything under the sun each day. I liked it so much that I bought a second one for a friend. Another friend saw me using it and also made a purchase. I'm really happy I made the leap." —Flight of Stars

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

    15. A 42-page Rocketbook Fusion reusable notebook that'll help you stay on track with your goals, without digging through a bunch of notebooks. You can take notes, plan, sketch, and more. Once you're ready to reuse the page, scan it using the app and upload it to a popular cloud service like Google Drive, Dropbox, Evernote, OneNote, Slack, iCloud, email, and others. Then, just take a damp microfiber towel and erase for a blank sheet!

    A model writing in the planner page of a Rocket notebook
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    You can write on its pages the way you would a regular notebook, upload the page onto your devices, and wipe the notebook clean with water to use all over again.

    Promising review: "Loving using less paper. Got this product when transitioning to work from home. I am a math teacher and was using a lot of paper to write notes and to do lists, show students how to do problems, etc. This is amazing. Thinking about getting a class set for next year." —Alecia Martin

    Get it from Amazon for $27.95+ (available in 10 colors).

    16. A productivity timer you'll need if focusing for long periods of time is a real struggle for you. Set it to anywhere from one to 60 minutes. As the color disappears, you'll be closer to taking your well-deserved break. Hopefully, structure and disciple is on your vision board for this year because you've just found something to help you master both.

    A popular way of doing this is to set the timer for 50 minutes, so then you work work work for that stretch and then take the ten minutes at the top of the hour for other tasks like checking Instagram or answering texts. Then you can restart the timer and do it again. If anything, it's just sometimes a reminder of what you can get done in a certain amount of time if you block distractions out, which will motivate you to *keep* working that way.

    Promising review: "I’m a newly discovered ADHD adult and use this to keep myself moving along tasks through the day. Set goals, hurry, move on. I’m self employed and many days work from computer with headphones on. While the beeper on this is loud on the hi setting, it is no match for noise cancelling headphones. So I took it apart, soldered and drilled in a super bright LED bulb in the corner of the dial face. And now it is perrrrfect." —Atkins

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in five colors).

    17. A four-piece sock and underwear organizer to keep your undergarments nicely folded and paired, without mysteriously unraveling. The next time you're getting dressed, everything will be neatly sorted and easily accessible.

    Promising review: "I LOVE LOVE LOVE these organizers!! At just $15 for four organizers I took my chances and ordered two sets of four. I wear a 32DD and the bras fit beautifully in the organizers. I ordered another set for tank tops and other extras I did not think of before. I will also order my boyfriend the brown ones for his drawers. Great product for a great price!" —Elizabeth L. B.

    Get a four-pack from Amazon for $12.47 (available in seven colors).

    18. A memory foam chair cushion that'll help keep you from taking a lot of extra breaks from work because you're simply uncomfortable. It's made with memory foam and can possibly help with posture, spinal alignment, lower back pain, and discomfort in your legs and tailbone from prolonged sitting.

    Promising review: "First of all, I sit for hours at a time, and I always complain about my back or bottom hurting. Well, once I started sitting on this memory foam cushion, I noticed a difference right away. And I was still comfortable sitting after a few hours. The cushion is large and fits my entire chair seat. I am happy it works and is large enough for all of me!! The cushion also has a zipper on back so the cover can be removed and washed." —AkaPurple

    Get it from Amazon for $47.99+ (available in five colors).

    19. A beginner's Gaiam yoga kit perfect if you need a fitness outlet to help you manage the stress of non-stop emails, deadlines, meetings, and anything else that is harshing your mellow.

    This ~balanced~ kit comes with a yoga mat, a yoga block, a yoga strap, and a beginner's DVD.

    Promising review: "I am not very limber and I have chronic spine issues, so having a block and strap was essential for me to do yoga. Before using this, I always ended up hurting myself or feeling bad about myself because I couldn't complete the stretches and would just give up. This kit made everything go so smoothly; I can adjust the block or the strap to help me stretch without hurting myself (or falling over). And I highly recommend the sitting techniques in the DVD as well as the meditation." —blightheavy

    Get it from Amazon for $29.21+ (available in four colors and two set options).

    20. A cushioned lap desk with a built-in mouse pad and phone slot that'll allow you to work from any room in your home without moving your desk. Now you can be free from the confines of your home office.

    Promising review: "This is awesome and exactly what I was looking for. It is super comfortable to use in bed and in the recliner that I typically write from. I am a writer who primarily sits with my laptop directly in my lap, and this is perfect for my needs. It has a slot for my phone, but I could also prop some pens, a small pad, or other various items in there depending on what I needed. The mouse pad area is great." —birchwood29

    Get it from Amazon for $32.99+ (available in seven colors).

    21. A variety pack of energizing mints if you need a quick pick-me-up during what seems like the longest work day ever. They're caffeinated, sugar-free, vegan, and gluten-free. They also come in flavors such as wintergreen, spearmint, peppermint, chocolate, and cinnamon.

    the variety pack of viter energy caffeinated mints
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    Promising review: "I work long hours, and I am not a big coffee or soda drinker. These help me stay alert!! Each flavor tastes great and two mints is all it takes. You will feel alert without the jitters or a crash when the caffeine wears off. Two mints have the same amount of caffeine as a cup of coffee. They are perfect for me." —Amazon Customer

    Get it from Amazon for $19.99.

    22. Or maybe a pack of highly caffeinated herbal teas for an energizing yet calming effect. Now you can feel awake and alert — minus the jitters. 

    Six tins of hi-caf teas in different flavors
    Amazon

    Promising review: "This tea is a great option if you want something a bit stronger than black tea, but more mellow than coffee/espresso! Drinking this tea is like turning the lights up on life! Sipping on this tea gives me the option to titrate the amount of caffeine, as needed. I can make a small cup and down it all at once to wake up, focus, and get warm. OR, I can sip it slowly and put my caffeine on a slow drip throughout the morning. No caffeine jitters or crash. No problem going to sleep at night when I drink this in the afternoon. No caffeine headaches either. I can't wait to try the other flavors!" —Teresa

    Get it from Amazon for $14.99+ (available in two sizes and six flavors).

    23. A pair of Bluetooth-enabled noise-cancelling headphones that will help you maximize your productivity. They allow for up to 40 hours of non-stop playtime in wireless active noise-cancellation mode, and 60 hours of playtime in standard music mode. Keep the outside commotion where it belongs while you stay laser-focused on your work.

    model wearing a pair of the noise cancelling hedphones
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    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.
    I bought these based on the overwhelming number of positive reviews. 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 $59.99+ (available in three colors).

    24. A set of super adhesive and super colorful sticky notes so you can leave yourself reminders, write annotations in your books, make grocery lists, save contacts, and so much more!

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    Promising review: "This little notebook with different size sticky notes is perfect for my needs. I go from classroom to classroom throughout the day and this is just the right size to take with me. Using the different colors make different topics easy to identify." —Miss Vicky

    Get it from Amazon for $6.99+ (available in three styles).

    25. A pair of blue-light–blocking glasses to possibly help keep your eyes from getting tired so quickly. Many people who stare at screens all day long love using these — even after clocking out!

    Reviewer wearing clear frames
    Reviewer wearing pink frames

    Promising review: "I started working full time from home due to COVID, like everyone else, and I started to get a lot of headaches, my eyes were dry and heavy, and I was having issues with my sleep. My friend pointed out I was on the computer now all day long when I had barely used computers before. I bought these glasses and have used them for about a week and they are amazing!!! I feel so much better and my body feels much better at the end of the day! I only wish they were a little lighter, and they are a little tight behind my ears." —Meghan McCutcheon

    Get it from Amazon for $11.99+ (available in 12 colors and five multipacks).

    26. A USB-powered cooling pad for anyone whose laptop overheats and makes embarrassingly loud sounds when they use it for what seems like a few minutes. The pad has three fans to give your computer the chill pill it so desperately needs. Maybe now you can get more work done and finally take a break before your laptop does.

    reviewer photo of the cooling pad emitting blue light
    laptop resting on thing cooling pad

    Promising review: "Best purchase I have made in years. Only had it two days, but the first words out of my mouth to my wife were, 'I can work for hours like this.' If you work from home and like to work on the couch, recliner, breakfast nook, patio, etc, and you have your computer in your lap, this is an absolute must-have. Not only does it keep your legs and lap cool, but it also keeps your computer cool and able to process much more efficiently." —Trent Thiel

    Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in three colors).

    27. A printer stand you can conveniently fit right under your desk. You'll have more room to work, and you can simply lean over to collect your freshly-printed documents.

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    Plus, it has anti-skid pads so it will stay in place and can hold up to 44 pounds.

    Promising review: "We were looking for a stand for our printer as our computer desk is rather small. This fits our printer and allows for extra storage room underneath. It was easy to assemble and is very sturdy. The anti-skid feet keep it in place, but it can still be moved around with a little effort." —Jjoslin

    Get it from Amazon for $38.80+ (available in two colors). 

    28. A folding wall organizer for you to store your important documents in a place that's easy for you to access. Now that dusty stack of forms can finally be sorted and filled out!

    Model unfolds the organizer
    The organizer on a wall

    Promising review: "This is awesome and I love it. I work from home and I’ve been trying to keep my desk free from papers. This thing is awesome! The bottom pocket is large enough for me to store my day planner. I mounted it to the wall with a Command hook and it was easy-peasy! An attractive and functional way to sort and store paper. I love having all the papers I need readily available and visible so it reminds me that they're there, but not they are not overtaking my desk and irritating me." ⁠—Mandy

    Get it from Amazon for $10+ (available in four colors).

    29. A simple cellphone stand so you can keep your device out of your hands and avoid accidentally scrolling on social media for hours. Take important calls, watch your favorite shows and movies, and even charge it while you complete other tasks.

    cellphone placed sideways in the stand to watch a show
    a cell phone being charged while in the stand
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    You can use this with an iPhone or an Android. Plus, it has a cutout in the back so you can thread a charging cable through it.

    Promising review: "I’ve had this on my wishlist and finally decided to purchase. I’m so glad I finally did. I was most surprised by the fact it is made of metal and not plastic. It is sturdy and keeps my phone within easy reach on my desk at work. I love the cord cutout that allows you to charge with the phone in an upright position. With my old stand, I would have to charge with the phone on its side. If you listen to music while you work, this is a functional and attractive addition." —Jenn.K

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in 10 colors).

    30. Or an adhesive under-desk phone holder if you can't seem to stop checking your phone every two seconds. Just use the included tape to stick your phone under the desk. Cross your fingers and hope that the out of sight out of mind method helps you get more done.

    the shelf installed under a desk with a smartphone inside
    three of the under-desk shelves in gray, white, and black
    Beyond 3D Creeations B3D / Etsy

    Beyond 3D Creeations B3D is a Boston-based small business that specializes in creating useful gadgets that solve small problems in your office and home.

    Promising review: "This is definitely a hit! I installed it horizontal because my desk has a square frame under it that I couldn’t put it on as the instruction, but it still do its job. 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. I work remotely from home, 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 Creeations B3D on Etsy for $11.88+ (available in six colors).

    31. A privacy sign great for anyone who works from home in a house full of people who might not know the meaning of personal space or boundaries — because to them, closed doors = come right in.

    A small circular dial sign you can turn to say
    A reviewer photo of the sign stuck to a door with the phrase

    Promising review: "To be honest, I bought this originally as a bit of a joke for my spouse who has been working from our bedroom office for the last 7 months. However, it has proven incredibly useful! I now know when she's on a Zoom call and shouldn't barge in, or when I can poke my head in and ask a question. Even our young kids have figured out that 'red means leave mommy alone'! It stuck onto our door super easily (though I haven't tried to take it off yet either!), and has a stratifying magnet system that locks each indicator sign into place (it's surprisingly satisfying to just spin the think around!). Again, this was a surprise hit!" —J Paine

    Get it from Amazon for $9.99+ (available in black and white).

    32. A soundproofing strip to help block out the commotion from noisy neighbors, construction, loud TV shows, or any other annoying noises that would interrupt your meetings.

    Reviewer pic of the soundproofing strip installed on a door
    A reviewer showing a close-up of the insulation on the strip

    PLUS: This also makes sure that your air-conditioning and heat doesn't escape under your doors, thus saving you energy and money!

    Promising review: "This product works really well! I needed a quick fix to my home office situation. I live in an apartment in Manhattan and never noticed how much sound comes in and out, until I had to be on conference calls working from home! This little tape made a big difference, took me a couple of minutes to install." —Sandra Hernandez

    Get it from Amazon for $7.97+ (available in four colors and two sizes).

    33. A sport-brella designed with SPF 50+ and a universal clamp, so you can actually enjoy a nice day while working. Now you don't have to wait for your lunch break to get some fresh air.

    Promising review: "My husband purchased this umbrella for me as a gift. I work from home and love to work outside, but seeing my laptop screen can be a struggle. This umbrella is perfect for enjoying the outdoors while working. It is adjustable in three points, so you can maneuver it to almost any position you may need. I don't even have to wear a hat to see the screen because it blocks the sun so well." —NYRed

    Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in two sizes and nine colors and patterns).

    34. A selfie ring light for anyone whose Zoom square looks like they're an anonymous silhouette. In just a few minutes, this light will take you from witness protection status to the beautiful familiar face everyone knows and loves — and  you won't have to waste time trying to find the best lighting before your meeting starts!

    Reviewer pic of a lit selfie ring on a tripod pointing at a desk set up
    Reviewer pic without the ring light showing how bad the lighting is naturally
    The same reviewer pic but now with the face well-lit thanks to the selfie light

    Promising review: "I love this light and tripod stand. No, I am not a makeup or selfie influencer, but I do work from home and have found my office lighting is terrible. When I have conference calls it is impossible to not look like I work in a dark closet. I place this light up above my computer and it has been a real game changer for my at-home setup. The lighting options are great, and I love the use of the remote for when I make training videos." —Shannon Smith

    Get it from Amazon for $28.15.

    35. Or a clip-on style if you want something that requires even less effort to assemble. Just clip it onto your computer and turn on the light, and in no time at all you'll be camera-ready! It also has three lighting modes so you'll look your best no matter the quality of light in your home.

    A reviewer photo of an unlit ring light with an attached clamp sitting on a desk
    a reviewer photo of the illuminated light clipped on the top of a laptop screen

    The light is powered via USB and has three light colors and 10 brightness levels.

    Promising review: "I don't have the best light in my living room. Working from home, I have had my fair share of Zoom and Skype meetings and without this light, my face was shaded no matter how hard I tried to get light. Now with the different shades of light as the day passes, I can change the light brightness and not look like I'm in a dungeon." —David and Paige

    Get it from Amazon for $21.79.

    36. An adjustable foam footrest designed with two sides so you can support your legs or just use it to rock back and forth. It can possibly help with bad posture and back, leg, and hip pain from sitting. If you're someone who can't focus unless you move around, then you'll definitely find the rocking feature to be an effective time saver.

    model at their computer and placing their feet on the foam footrest
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    Plus, you can remove the velvet cover for easy cleaning!

    Promising review: "My feet have found heaven! After just over a year of working from home, I've finally decided to invest in some home office upgrades. I was on the fence about a footrest, but the new desk chair I had purchased had a few comfort issues, and I thought this foot rest might help address those. I wasn't wrong! From the first moment my feet landed in the plush comfort of the foam, I haven't wanted to take them off of it. As a fairly active person most of my life (basketball, horseback riding, running, etc.) I haven't been kind to my body. My back, knees, hips, and feet have all paid the price. This footrest has helped alleviate much of the daily pain I deal with, and at a far cheaper price than the ergonomic chair." —Wild-Haired Gurl

    Get it from Amazon for $39.95+ (available in two styles).

    37. A portable monitor to help you expand your workspace and possibly get more done. Just connect either your phone or your laptop to the additional screen with the provided cable. You'll instantly be able to enjoy a split screen that will help you conquer tasks faster. 

    Promising review: "I was hesitant to buy this monitor because I had never heard of the brand and am always a skeptic. I wanted a portable monitor for when I work from home. I also utilize this as a third monitor with my laptop and second monitor. I've had this product for almost a year and can only say great things. It works perfectly. It comes with a foldable case, which can double as a stand. It also comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable, a mini-HDMI to HDMI cable, and a power adapter (with a USB-A to USB-C cable). I couldn't have asked for a better portable monitor! Don't hesitate!" —A. C. Pham

    Get it from Amazon for $149.99+ (available in two styles).

    38. Or a slide version that you can attach to your laptop and pull out when you need it. This extra screen could be especially helpful if you like working with two monitors but want to move around your house or the office.

    You can use this with any Mac, PC, and Chrome laptop that's between13 and 17 inches. It attaches with magnetic device-safe metal plates, so you can move it around from room to room. Plus, you can rotate the display to customize it to fit your workstyle perfectly.

    Promising review: "I recently purchased this since many of us are working from home these days. It makes my job and my life easier and does not take up space as a large monitor connected to your laptop would. The customer service rep was amazing and answered my questions. You can use the same SideTrak on a different laptop if you need to (for work/personal use). It's interchangeable. I highly recommend this monitor. I'm very happy with it." —Fightergirl

    Get it from Amazon for $299.99 (available in black and silver).

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