For those who work in an office, you can relate to this struggle. You want to have some of your favourite items like at home, carry a lighter bag daily and not stress about needing that phone charger. Sure, your office may not have all the comforts of home, but if you keep the right things in your desk, a long day at work can feel a lot less stressful. Say goodbye to unhealthy snacks, freezing cold meetings and battery-drained cell phones, and hello to a happier work day. Try bringing my 10 Essentials to Keep in Your Desk at Work and feel the zen.
Rather than toting your only phone charger back and forth from your home to your office, buy an extra one and keep it in your desk specifically for those times you need a mid-day battery boost.
You don’t always want to have to walk out to the bathroom just to make sure there’s no food on your face or spinach in your teeth. Keep a small mirror in your drawer, because using your phone’s front-facing camera to check your appearance just isn’t as effective.
You never know when you’re going to need a band-aid, so keep a stock in your desk just in case. I always have a couple in my purse. This is especially important if you tend to wear uncomfortable shoesβblisters won’t stand a chance against you and your preparedness.
It’s so hard to find an office temperature that works for everyone, either the heat is too low or the air conditioning is on too high. My office is usually freezing cold, during the summer we wore sweaters inside.Β Studies show that this is particularly a problem for women, as most office temperatures are set for men’s bodies. Keeping a sweater or sweatshirt in your desk is a good idea so you never have to shiver through the work day again. Or in case that sunny day turns into a cooler one by the time the day ends. You may need it for your commute home.
Have you ever left for work in a hurry and realized halfway through your commute that you forgot to put on deodorant? Rather than spending the entire day feeling self-conscious about wanting to freshen up, just keep a spare stick in your desk. I can’t tell you how many time I’ve done this! Also last week, I forgot to brush my teeth…. Ya that was a fun day haha.
For some post lunch breath freshening, stay stocked up on your favorite mints or gum. You can also keep a toothbrush or mouthwash in your desk. Whichever you prefer, it’s great for fixing coffee breath before a big meeting or before an after work date.
You never know when allergies will strike or when your lunch is going to get a little messy, so keep a stack of napkins and tissues in your desk at all times, just in case. I have both in my desk!
I always keep nuts, dried fruit or a bag of the Harvest Snaps (lightly salted!) in my desk drawer. I want something tasty, but healthy for that snack attack. You don’t want to end up scrounging the staff lounge, grabbing a muffin or something else with carbs and sugar instead. It’s an instant regret after finishing.
I’m not talking about prescriptions here, more like that Tylenol or Ibuprofen for those out of nowhere headaches. The one that happens if you don’t drink enough fluids, or because you have been staring at your computer screen for hours. Or in some people’s case, that annoying coworker who gabs on about nothing. And, if you know me well, I always have Pepto on hand. You just never know!
Ok ladies, we have all been there. Our period stops by early and we have to ask around the office for a tampon. Well my suggestion is to keep a little pack of tampons, panty liners and hey, even that spare pair ofΒ underwear in your desk. Nothing is worse than being unprepared for your time of the month.
What are your work desk essentials?
So funny thing I keep all of these things in my purse (Seriously even my sweater gets put in there most days). I do keep tissues and snacks on my desk, along with my post lunch toothpaste.
wow! what size is your purse haha?
All of these are great suggestions! I definitely need to keep a sweater at my desk, I’m either hot or cold, never comfortable!
ugh I know!
I keep all of this at my desk, except deodorant. I probably should keep that in my office…
haha! especially in the summer, i find i use it more than.
I needed to have put a mirror at my desk. A blanket too.
yes a blanket! i needed one this week at my office.
When I did work all of thes items were in my bottom desk drawer. Great reminder
Thanks Candy! Today I added a scarf to it because it’s freeeezing