32 Products That'll Really And Truly Help You During The Work Day

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25-03-2025

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A monitor attachment for your sticky notes and retro-style keyboard is exactly what you're missing — just saying.
1. A HappyLight sunlamp if the days haven't gotten long enough yet and you're still down in the dumps. This could potentially help improve your sleep, mood, and energy levels so you can make it to the end of your day a little easier. It has two brightness levels, two interchangeable lenses, and you can either leave it on its included stand or mount it on the wall.
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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 $49.99 (clip the $10 off coupon on the product page for this price).
2. A set of wireless Bluetooth earbuds because the sound quality, different sets of squishy ear tips (for a custom fit!), and waterproof design (which Apple AirPods are NOT) can match or even outdo their more expensive cousin. If you want something for meetings or working (with your favorite podcast on in the background), these are a perfect, affordable option!
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).
3. Orrrr, a pair of comfy over-the-ear noise-canceling Bluetooth headphones if you get easily distracted as you work — and want to tune out the conversations in the break room, too. A single charge from these will easily get you through a whole workday (you can get up to 40 hours of playback with noise-canceling on), so you don't have to panic when you're attending a meeting from a coffee shop.
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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 $39.98+ (available in two versions and four colors).
4. A 3-in-1 foldable magnetic wireless charger that'll not only fold up compactly into your work bag but also replace two of your three clunky chargers since it can juice up your iPhone, AirPods, and smartwatch all at the same time on your desk.
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 $19.99+ (available in six colors).
5. A set of Loops earplugs — they're incredibly helpful for anyone who gets distracted by noise in the office and need extra help focusing. It'll quiet excessive noise, *but* you'll still be able to hear someone call out your name if you forgot about your 2 p.m. meeting.
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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 $27.95+ (available in six colors).
6. A daily planner so you can get your ducks in a row for the day *and* some words of encouragement, because you DO have this! It'll be so convenient to be able to see your meetings for the day, what you need to get done, and even how much water you've drunk at a quick glance — because your three cups of coffee can make you a little dehydrated!
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 Hoglund
Get it from Amazon for $5.99 (available in various sizes and styles).
7. Or a minimalist weekly desk planner reviewers say helps them stay super organized because you can quickly glance at everything you have for the week. In addition to the Sunday—Saturday columns, there's a to-do list, habit tracker, and notes for your next week. You'll be conquering everything you have to do ~aesthetically~ — and that's a promise!
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 $9.49 (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!
8. An undetectable mouse jiggler when you want to go make lunch or grab a quick coffee but don't want your manager to think you're slacking — because the "away" status on Teams and Slack is not the best look on a busy day. You'll still be able to get your fuel *and* have everyone in awe of how productive you were during your 9 to 5.
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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 $18.99+ (available in five styles).
9. A six-outlet wall charger if you need more outlets but fear you'll trip over a normal surge protector (those cords can come out of nowhere!). This has two USB fast-charging ports, a night-light, *and* also acts as a surge protector because your work computer needs to be protected at all costs.
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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 $17.97+ (available in three colors and two sizes).
10. A hexagonal productivity timer so you can focus on tasks for 5–45 minutes before taking a break or hopping onto your next meeting. Just flip onto one of the pre-numbered sides to start the timer — or plug in however many minutes you'd like for a custom option. You can also mute the alarm if you're in the office or out in public and don't want to annoy anyone around you.
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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).
11. A memory foam seat cushion designed to help relieve pressure on your tailbone — reviewers say is great for anyone working long hours at a desk. And it's much cheaper than replacing your chair altogether!
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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 $39.99+ (available in five colors).
12. A Wi-Fi extender so the next time you're on a Zoom, Google, or Teams meeting you don't have any lag that makes you say, "Sorry, you cut out can you say that again?" Because how annoying is that... You won't need to perfectly position your computer in your home to get a good connection anymore!
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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 $23.99+ (available in two styles).
13. A convenient under-the-desk headphone mount with two types of USB chargers and little slots to hold your cords so you're nice and organized at your work-from-home desk. You can kiss tangly cords and clunky headphones that get in your way goodbye, because this stores everything underneath your desk.
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 $14.99 (available in two styles).
14. Plus an under-the-desk phone holder so your phone is always next to you. but you won't get nearly as distracted from your screen lighting up with notifications. As much as we'd like to think turning our phone over will do the trick, it really doesn't TBH. So this can help you get in the work groove more easily!
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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).
15. A convertible standing desk riser because sometimes you get sick of sitting and want to change up how you're working. Reviewers say it's really easy to set up and use, so you can have a standing desk without having to buy a super expensive one — just squeeze the handle on the side and lift to ~elevate~ your desk.
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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 $119.99+ (available in three colors and four sizes).
16. And a standing desk anti-fatigue mat so you can stand at your desk for hours. The mat's ~ergonomic typography~ lets you switch up how you stand on it (and still feel comfortable), which squishy kitchen mats *can't* do. Reviewers with plantar fasciitis swear by this cause of its unmatched support — one person even called it a " life changer."
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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 $119+ (available in three colors).
Psst — you can check out a mini version for more compact spaces for $69 on Amazon!
17. A set of clear drawer organizers if your desk is basically the land of misfit things you don't have a home for — this can fix that! You can dedicate spots for your pens, sticky notes, staplers, and spare office necessities so you don't have to rummage through the same spots until you *finally* find what you need.
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).
18. An acrylic document organizer that'll keep all of your important papers right in front of you. Instead of rifling through a dull drawer of identical-looking folders, you'll know *exactly* where to find your hard copies!
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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 $24.99+ (available in three sizes).
19. A Stojo collapsible travel cup because you can fold it up (into the size of a hockey puck) for easy carrying in your work bag and plop it out into its full form once you hit the coffee machine in the office. And unlike your stainless steel travel cups, you can *safely* put this in the microwave if your drink gets too cold.
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 $19.99+ (available in three sizes and 23 colors).
20. A pair of lightweight blue light–blocking glasses reviewers say can help with eye strain or headaches caused by staring at a screen all day — which is just the worst. This can help ease some of that discomfort so you can kick back and *fully* relax after a long day.
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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).
21. A set of Monkey Noodles; they're the perfect fidget toy that's quiet, stretchy, and moves in any way you want it to. You can keep one in your bag, one at the office, and one at home so you always have something to help you focus and fidget with as you're doing busy work.
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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 $12.99.
22. Plus the "Ono Roller" designed to help you relieve stress, anxiety, and tension by just rolling this little device in your hand. Reviewers say it helps them stay focused on tasks and avoid nervous habits like skin-picking, nail-biting, or hair-picking. Plus, it's super quiet (unlike clicking a pen), so your coworkers *won't* be rolling their eyes when you use this!
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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 $28+ (available in ten colors, various material options, and in a junior size for kids and people with smaller hands).
23. A mini cactus humidifier because offices can feel *unnaturally* dry and instead of trying to power through the day, just whip out this to give yourself some relief. It's very quiet, so you can have a soothing and calm office space — even when your inbox gets inundated with emails to respond to.
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 (available in two styles).
24. A under-the-desk elliptical reviewers love because it helps them keep their energy up and improve circulation in their legs — all from the comfort of their desk. Plus it isn't super loud so you *can* use it during your important Zoom meetings too!
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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 $96.98+ (available in five styles).
25. Plus an under-the-desk electric treadmill if you can't find time to hit your 10,000 steps a day. The LED display will update your time, distance, and steps in real time *and* you can even use the Bluetooth remote control to play your favorite tunes in the process. The speed ranges from .5–6 miles per hour so you can walk out the nerves before presenting to your team!
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 $289.99+ (available in four colors and also available in a mini size).
26. A rearview desk mirror that takes, "I've got eyes in the back of my head," to a wholeee new level. You'll be able to see everything without ever turning your head so your coworkers at the office or kids at home can't give you an accidental jumpscare when you're in the work groove.
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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 $14.99+ (available in three styles).
27. A portable Bluetooth retro-style keyboard — it connects to your phone, tablet, or computer, so you can bring the office with you wherever you go. It's not only pretty to look at but reviewers say it's good quality and satisfying to click.
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 $29.99+ (available in nine colors).
28. A portable dual monitor reviewers say helps them work from *anywhere* and easily and quickly set up their WFH station. If you're working a little during a vacation, this can easily travel with you *and* still give you that two-screen view that's sooo much better to work off than just one measly screen.
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 $199.99 (available in two colors).
29. A foam footrest designed to maintain its shape so your legs, hips, and lower back are properly supported throughout the *whole* day. It has a non-slip bottom on the flat side so it stays in place, and you can use the curved side for a ~rocky~ footrest — perfect for anyone who loves to fidget.
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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 $41.95+ (available in four colors and two styles).
30. An electronics travel organizer with five elastic hoops, five mini pockets, and a larger zippered pocket so you can easily store (and organize) your cords, charging blocks, SD cards, and any other office essential for your job. Say goodbye to pulling out a tangly mess of charging cords from your bag every time you need to charge your devices!
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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 $12.99+ (available in seven colors).
31. A transparent monitor attachment if you like using sticky notes but don't want them covering up precious real estate on your screen or leaving behind sticky residue. It'll help you stay on track with things you need to get done for the day and can even hold your phone as it charges.
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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 $7.97.
32. Aaaaaand a mini inflatable tube guy because you need SOMETHING that can make you smile a little when the third cup of coffee ain't doing the trick and you want it to be 5 p.m. already. I see this as more of a need than a want TBH.
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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 poythree
Get it from Amazon for $11.66.
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