Work from Home Accessories

 

Are you wondering: “why should I think about work from home accessories”? With the onset of pandemic starting from last year, the change it brought with itself was inevitable: it resulted in the shuttering of offices all over the world as millions of people found themselves being introduced to a drastic change.

The change was about working from home for quite a long time which was eclipsed by an uncertainty that when it all would come to an end.

The idea of getting away from the daily chaotic commute seems great and definitely worthwhile. All you have to do is to roll out of your bed and start working on your laptop!

However, to make all of this into a pleasant and productive experience, it takes is meticulous planning to get maximum output out of it. Here are some of the best work from home accessories which can help you to work from home without having to go through the hassle of commuting and getting stuck in traffic delays.

Time Marked Water Bottle

We all know that working from home can be quite taxing and tiring at times, specially when it’s done for long stretches of time. However, a cool time marked bottle can help you stay hydrated during the entire work day!

It helps you in remaining energetic to take on the challenges thrown at you during your work day. It should be light weight, easy to carry, and convenient to use without having to mess around opening bottles.   

Daily Planner and Weekly Notepad

 

 

In order to keep a track of all your to-do tasks for the day, you are going to require a daily planner. This will help you in organizing your day-to-day things you need to do at work. Besides that, it also will help you in keeping yourself aware of the short-term goals for the week.

You could also include any other specific activity which you need to focus on. A weekly planner also helps in scheduling your appointments and meetings in the office which you require to attend.

Comfortable Swiveling Office Chair

A trendy swiveling office chair which lets you feel comfortable during all those hectic hours you spend with your work. There are a myriad of options to choose from in the market and whatever works best for you should be the first choice.

The chair should be padded well and should have comfortable arm rests and a flexible back for adjusting the height. The best choice would be to include both factors of being comfy without sacrificing the office aesthetic. After all, you are the one who is going to be seated on there for long periods of time.

Standing Desk

We all know all those grueling hours we put into our work hours take a toll on our back.

Sitting all day in the same position is by means not easy! You can take mini breaks or go for a walk for providing yourself with a bit of relaxation. In case of long stretched hours of working, a standing desk is a real spinal savior.

It will be however better if you can arrange for a convertible one which you can use for changing the height and continue working. Trust us, you will thank yourself for making that purchase. Don’t put a price tag on your health!

They are a great way to prevent yourself from sitting like a duck the whole day and helping you maintain an organized workspace. Prefer going for a standing desk which can telescope from sitting to a full standing position. This makes it all the simpler to stay active and comfortable.

A Sleek Pen Holder/Desk Organizer

A sleek and a modern designed pen holder will help you organize all your pens and pencils in one place, while helping you keep the desk clean. A desk organizer is a neat accessory which can clean everything while helping you take care of the erasers and all pieces of papers strewn across the desk.

A nice and decent pencil cup will not only add to your workspace décor, but it will also keep the surface free from the clutter of pens, pencils, highlighters and more. An organized workspace can surely help your productivity.

Extra Monitor

 

Having the convenience of an extra monitor will provide you a big relief from the pain of staring at the same monitor for the whole day. This will be very helpful when you have countless tabs open.

So save yourself from this headache of dealing with this confusion and get an extra monitor. No wonder it helps in increasing your productivity by running multiple apps and for comparing charts or graphs while doing multiple tasks including attending Zoom meetings.

Noise canceling earphones

 

If you work from home, it is quite natural to hear sounds from within the family circle or outside surroundings which ultimately can distract you from concentrating on your work. Having portable musical speakers could be one of the ways which can help to drown all that noise coming from all directions.

However, the hitch here is when you co-inhabit your place with a roommate or other family members who do not want to get disturbed. It’s very well worth going for a pair of noise canceling headphones.

This will prevent you from getting distracted every time a door creaks, a horn honk or every time your dog barks. These noise canceling headphones make a tremendous difference.

Coffee mug warmer

 

This one surely is one of my favourite accessories down the line. It helps you keep your morning or evening coffee warm and fresh. For some reason if you forgot to gulp down your coffee, you can again warm it in a jiffy. Cool, isn’t it?

A wireless charging station

This accessory will help look your desk very organized and clutter free. It will help you keep everything in place and streamline the process without any hassles. Try to go for the one which has some extra space for adjusting all your office accessories including pens, pencils and AirPods

Dry Erase Board

A dry erase board is a cool way to stay organized regarding your tasks for working from home. It eventually helps you to keep a track of everything which you need to pursue to get done.

Instead of keeping daily or weekly planners, some people prefer to have a dry erase board for their home office. By doing this, all they need to do is erase the ones which they are done with. This makes it quite convenient to do that.

Foot Rest

A comfortable foot rest can help with your posture. Working consistently for long hours helps with the posture and for keeping away your exhaustion of sitting in one place for hours.

After the onset of pandemic it has been pretty common for majority of people to work from home. A foam footrest can be a great option to consider which will help in sitting up straight without hunching over the laptop.

Assortment of Handy Snacks

Who doesn’t love biting into some yummy snacks in the afternoon? Keep some of your favourite ones handy so that you can make those five-minute breaks more interesting and snacky!

Bluetooth Conference Speakerphone

A swanky portable speaker will help in decreasing the background noise and help you in balancing your voice to account for distance. This would be a great accessory for handling group meetings.

It is lightweight and portable so that you can carry it easily along with you on various business trips including the laptop to accommodate any conference calls.

It is also used as a portable conference phone or as a speakerphone in a conference room. You can manage your incoming and outgoing calls by going hands free and reducing background noises.

Desk Lamp

While working from home, for illuminating your work space in the best way possible, adequate and comfortable lighting is a must since you have to put in so many hours working from home. A sleek elegant LED lamp with adjustable arms and brightness can do wonders for you.

Some of the built in LED lamps offer brightness and temperature settings too. A dimmable feature in the lamp would be great which makes it much easy to work under the perfect brightness required for getting the job done. There are thousands of models on the market.

Conclusion

So here you have all these useful work from home accessories which can certainly help you work from home with great ease. If you have started lately, these will still help you in making a very smooth transition. These accessories will make your life easier and enable you to get the job done well.

After all, your work from home space needs to be both functional and happy as well. Let your workspace be a happy one with superb productivity while you are at it.

You don’t need to get stressed out for working from the comfort of your home. When you already are equipped with the essentials required for working from home smoothly, all you need is few accessories for making your workflow to be smooth.