Working from home can be one of the best things, but it doesn’t come without some frustrations. It can be hard to sit in the same place every day without the chance to get up and mingle with coworkers, and if your desk isn’t set up right, the workday can feel much longer than it needs to be.
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We pulled together some of our favorite work-from-home essentials to make the workday easier!
First up, try a Walking Pad
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It can be hard to get your steps in while you’re working from home, and a walking pad is a great way to change it up and get moving. It’s also nice to pull it out during a lunch break when the weather is a bit finicky, so you can move before heading back to your desk.
We love our Owala Water Bottles
Owala Rapunzel Water Bottle
This one looks like Rapunzel, so it’s a little bit more magical, but staying hydrated throughout the workday is the way to go. This bottle lets you sip through a straw or tilt it back to drink, so during meetings you can use the straw, but when you’re on your own, you can tip it back and drink.
We use Fidget Toys for hand stretches
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Typing at a computer all day with little breaks can get exhausting, so we grab fidget toys to stretch our hands. They’re also super fun and discreet, and you can use them in your lap during meetings to stay focused.
This Adjustable Phone Stand is our go-to
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We love setting up our phone so we can keep an eye on it throughout the day. It’s easy to place wherever you need it on your desk, and you can adjust it to fit whatever you need. This one is even pink, which makes it better in our hearts.
We always use this Coffee Mug Warmer
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Are you someone who grabs a cup of coffee but gets distracted and, by the time you get back, it’s cold? You probably need this coffee cup warmer. It keeps your coffee at a comfortable temperature, with three different heat settings to choose from. It doesn’t take up much room on your desk, either.
Staring at a screen all day is exhausting, which is why we use Blue Light Glasses
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Staring at screens isn’t for the weak, and it can cause headaches if you do it every day for weeks, months, or years. These glasses help! The blue light lenses make screen time much easier, which we always appreciate.
Grab this Disney 12-Month Planner
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Gotta keep track of everything! This planner is, first off, so cute and, second, super helpful. It makes it easy to plan our work projects and important dates, and it isn’t too bulky, so when you have to come into the office, it’s easy to throw in a backpack.
We’re a little too obsessed with these Hoptimist Baby Bimble Decor
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We know it’s silly, but it makes us so happy to look at. They sit on our desk and remind us to smile, and the little springs make them bounce. They come in a few different colors, and they also make funny gifts for other folks who work from home.
Finally, check out the Candle Warmer Lamp
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I don’t know about you, but with two cats running around all day, I’m not lighting a candle. But that doesn’t mean I can’t join the fun! The candle warmer lets you enjoy your favorite candles without an open flame, and it includes a timer that automatically turns off when you’re ready.
These are all our favorite work-from-home essentials, but tell us your favorites in the comments! Keep following DFB for more.
