32 "Lifesaver" Home Office Items That'll Improve Your 9-To-5

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An adjustable standing desk converter, because we all know sitting for hours straight is terrible for our health. With this, you can easily take standing breaks throughout the day while still working, and when you're sitting, it functions as a regular monitor stand so you can set your screen at eye level.
Or a FlexiSpot electric standing desk if you're ready to go all-in on that sit-to-stand life. With just the push of a button, it'll raise itself up — and since you can save up to four preset heights, you can literally hit the button, walk away to get a coffee refill, and come back to your desk all ready to go for a standing work sesh.
And a mini stepper that'll be a game changer, especially if a standing desk is already part of your WFH setup. It comes with resistance bands you can use to make it more of a full-body workout, but you can detach those to just use the stepping function and incorporate some exercise into your busy day! Multitasking, we love you.
Or a compact under-desk electric treadmill for folks who want to incorporate even more movement into their sedentary schedule. It has an LED display that shows basic metrics like time, speed, and distance; a quiet motor (so you can focus on the work in front of you); and Bluetooth capability so you can even play music or a podcast through it.
An affordable 24-inch monitor in case working off just your laptop isn't cutting it anymore. It'll give you a much larger workspace and the ability to drag windows seamlessly between your connected laptop and monitor. Plus, you'll feel more comfortable when you're not crouching over your MacBook every day.
A slim laptop stand to raise your laptop and bring it closer to eye level, especially handy if you use it with a desktop monitor. This is better for the overall ergonomics of your setup, but it also ensures your laptop gets ventilation and doesn't overheat.
A set of stackable clear drawer organizers for organizing the chaos inside your desk drawers and keeping your pens separate from your sticky notes. Because digging around to find the specific thing you're looking for only makes things messier!
A memory foam lumbar pillow you can strap onto practically any chair for instant lower back support, simply a MUST if you work long hours at a desk — or if you drive long hours, since you can use this in a vehicle, too! The mesh cover also keeps this pillow breathable so it doesn't get hot over time.
And a memory foam chair cushion (yup, from the same brand) designed to relieve pressure on your tailbone, hips, and lower back while sitting for long periods of time — reviewers say it's worked wonders for their aches and pains. Basically, it's the best thing you'll do for your tushy all year.
Plus, an adjustable foam footrest for placing under your desk, giving your feet a soft yet firm support. It essentially brings the floor to you, extremely helpful if you're on the shorter side and your feet don't easily lay flat on the floor! And if you tend to get restless throughout the day, you can flip it over and rock back and forth.
A six-outlet wall charger and surge protector, which doubles as a night-light with a dusk-to-dawn sensor — it automatically turns on when ambient light in the area isn't enough to see. It's designed to handle those annoyingly bulky chargers, PLUS it has two USB fast-charging ports, meaning you can finally put an end to your daily routine of plugging and unplugging things underneath your desk.
Or an ultra-thin socket cover with an attached power strip. The cover lays flat against the wall so you can avoid awkwardly bumping into it and actually push your desk up against the wall. It also looks *much* cleaner and is easier to hide while still giving you access to several outlets for your devices!
A desktop whiteboard designed to fit in that lil' space between your monitor and keyboard for writing quick notes, ideas, or even motivational messages for yourself. A little pull-out drawer holds your dry-erase markers and other small accessories!
Brilliant cable raceways that attach adhesively behind your desk so you don't have a bunch of cords just hanging down beneath — these slim raceways allow you to direct the cables toward your power source while completely hidden from view so you can basically forget they're there when you sit down to work.
A memory foam gel pad to provide ergonomic support for your wrists and avoid the aches and pains that come with typing at a computer all day. Seriously, once you get wrist pads, there's no going back.
An anti-fatigue mat because if you've incorporated standing breaks into your day, you'll notice that it puts a lot of pressure on your feet and legs. This mat's high-density PU foam helps absorb the shock you'd normally feel in your muscles and joints from standing — that way, you can feel comfortable standing for longer!
A cordless Logitech vertical ergonomic mouse instead of struggling with a laptop trackpad. Reviewers with carpel tunnel, arthritis, and other kinds of hand pain or mobility issues say has brought them relief while working at the computer. The vertical design helps relax your wrist and promotes a more natural hand position while you work.
A colorful desk mat that's waterproof so your desk will be protected when you accidentally knock over your drink or spill some cereal while working (oops). It doubles as a mousepad *and* helps tie your entire aesthetic together if you have a color scheme!
An adhesive monitor clip for holding larger papers and keeping them organized. This handy clip can hold up to 30 sheets at once so you can easily reference while typing, especially handy for note-taking and data entry.
A USB-powered cooling pad if you're working on an older laptop that starts to sound like a jet engine after a while. This slim pad connects directly into one of your laptop's USB ports and uses its three powerful fans to keep it cool and quiet. It'll also protect your legs if you like to work with your laptop directly on your lap!
An electric mug warmer to keep your coffee — the lifeblood that fuels your mornings — hot so you're not unpleasantly sipping on room-temp brown water by 10 a.m. With this electric warmer, you'll be able to happily enjoy your caffeinated drink at the perfect temp for hours.
Or a kneeling chair with an innovative design that can help you sit up straight (because most of us who sit all day have *terrible* posture), and it also alleviates pressure on your back and hips, since it distributes your weight evenly while keeping your spine aligned.
A transparent monitor attachment if sticky notes are currently taking over your desk — with this, you can keep them organized and neatly visible next to your monitor for easy reference.
A game-changing hanging wall organizer you can hang just to the side of your desk for organizing all your papers into color-coded sections — the colored folders are slightly transparent so you can see what's inside.
Floating bookshelves if there's a mountain of books cluttering up your home office. These clever shelves make it look like the books are just floating there in place! You can mount books on one of the nearby walls, letting them double as decor while freeing up your desk space.
Prismatic window film to cover the windows by your desk and let the sun cast gorgeous rainbows across your workspace and around the room because surrounding yourself with a bit of natural beauty can be inspiring. Plus, it adds a lil' extra privacy as well.
A charging station dock and organizer for keeping your tech gadgets in one area of your desk while charging them at the same time (thanks to cleverly placed holes at the back and sides — built-in cable management!). You can stash your closed laptop in this when the work day is over, plus any tablets or phones you keep at your desk.
Some adjustable shelves to house both your office supplies and decor and help you tidy up that cluttered desk. It's instant organization that you get to appreciate visually every single day, and the adjustability means you can always switch up your setup to keep things fresh!
A compact heated massager you can strap onto your desk chair anytime your aching lower back or shoulders could use some sweet, sweet relief. Its rotating nodes will deliver a heated deep tissue massage so you can release some of that stress that comes from sitting all day and back-to-back meetings.
A set of memory foam armrest pads — being conscious of the position your arms are in while sitting is important, and while they *should* be resting on your armrests (so your shoulders can relax), that hard plastic can cause soreness. These'll conform to your elbow and arm to relieve pressure while you work!
A compact, TikTok-famous rolling desk bike so you can feel *extra* productive as you tackle the day's tasks by incorporating some lower body movement into your routine. If you tend to get restless legs while working and standing breaks aren't helping, cycling can help you feel better and more focused as you work.
A pair of blue light–blocking glasses, because we all stare enough at our phone screens as it is without adding another eight hours of staring at our computer. These lenses protect you from blue light that can cause eye strain and headaches and even mess up your sleep cycle.