It’s 2021, finally! I am currently working from home still and plan to…hopefully forever. I haven’t posted to my blog since July…yikes! But that is because I started a new job in September (with Peloton!!) and I’ve been super busy getting into the swing of things and then the holiday rush. I didn’t even know about the job posting with Peloton when I posted my last blog post…about my love for Peloton. It’s crazy how things work out. Anyways, I am working fully remote from home and my last job was remote, so I have now been a part of the WFH life for over a year. I have searched amazon and the rest of internet for the best products for working from home and tested them out myself.
Here are my top work from home essentials.
Desk - L shaped desk from Amazon. When we first moved I bought the cutest writing desk from Target, but when I started my new job I was provided with two huge monitors and needed a bigger desk. This desk is big enough for my chromebook, second monitor and personal laptop as well as everything else I am about to list!
Office Chair - Also, when we first moved I bought the cutest vintage green leather desk chair for my office and it’s comfortable, just not for an 8 hour work day. I searched amazon for weeks for a cute but more practical/comfortable/affordable office chair and I think I found it. I am sure there is something more aesthetically pleasing out there but it’ll definitely cost more than this.
Planner - I love ban.do planners, I think I’ve used one from ban.do for three or four years but I didn’t love any of the designs for 2021. I spotted the cutest planner at Target and have been really pleased with the layout and design of the months and weeks which is really important to me,
Foot Rest - If you are short and always crossing your legs under your desk trying to get comfy, you need this!
Glass Memo Board - I saw this on an instagram ad and as soon as I saw it I knew I needed it. I had a notebook out on my desk to write down reminders and notes during the work day (different than my planner where I put my main goals and tasks for the day) but it made my desk cluttered. This keeps everything neat, is tilted so it’s easier to write on and has a little drawer.
Keyboard Wrist Pad - I haven’t had one of these since middle school when I had a dell desktop but constantly being on a keyboard (not laptop) and resting my wrist on my desk started to hurt! I ordered the most non offensive one I could find and so far, so good.
Desk Organizer - Self explanatory, but a gold one is obviously essential!
Blue light glasses - I purchased prescription Ray-Ban glasses last year (I actually have great vision, so my prescription is really small but I was able use insurance) and got the blue light filter added on! I also have cheaper ones from amazon.
Fun things I like in my office that don’t affect my work day, but they boost my mood:
Candles
capri blue volcano or this new target candle
La Croix
Lip balm