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10 Office Upgrades To Make You Happier & More Productive At Work
Get more done at work in 2020 with great deals on desk risers, HappyLights, smart speakers and more mood-boosting essentials.
Heading back to work after the holidays can be tough. But if your office has a calming, pleasant atmosphere, you'll be happier and more productive all year long.
To help you make your workspace a sanctuary, we've rounded up 10 must-have office upgrades. From desk risers to privacy screens to team-building toys, these deals are sure to boost your mood at the office.
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VIVO Black Height Adjustable Stand-up Desk Converter
Switching to a standing desk — even for part of the day — can be beneficial for your health and your productivity levels. This 36-inch adjustable riser sits on top of your current desk and lets you transition from sitting to standing with one smooth motion. The top surface measures 36-by-22-inches, providing plenty of space for multiple monitor setups. The lower level is 10.5-by-25-inches — enough space to hold your keyboard and mouse side by side.
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VINTEZ Anti-Glare Computer Privacy Screen Filter
Keep your nosy coworkers from seeing what you're up to online with this anti-glare privacy screen. With this filter, you still have a clear view, but the screen will appear dark to anyone looking at it from an angle. It's available in multiple sizes/aspect ratios to fit virtually any monitor or screen setup.
Get Happy at Work Thumball
Improve office morale with his mood-boosting, thought-provoking ball. Each 6-inch stuffed ball has has 32 panels pre-printed with phrases to promote positive conversations. Just look under your thumb, read the topic and share your response with your coworkers.
AmazonBasics Under Desk Foot Rest
Kick back, and put your feet up at work with this simple but surprisingly effective foot rest. Elevating your feet and legs when sitting helps increase circulation and improves overall comfort. If you can get away with taking your shoes off at work, this foot rest has a textured surface that creates a massage effect on the soles of your feet.
Verilux HappyLight
Florescent office lighting got you down? The Verilux HappyLight can help! This compact light-therapy lamp mimics sunlight — without the harmful UV rays — to enhance your mood, energy, sleep and focus. Flip on the HappyLight just a few minutes a day for the pick-me-up you need to get through the day. Use only as instructed.
TORCHSTAR Plant Grow LED Light Kit
Most offices aren't known for having the best natural light, but that doesn't mean live plants aren't an option! With this easy-to-use LED garden kit, you can grow all the plants you like right on your desk. The built-in smart timer keeps the light on for 16 hours and off for 8, imitating natural growing conditions. You can grow succulents, herbs, flowers and even leafy greens to enjoy at the office.
Productivity Planner by Intelligent Design
Get focused, beat procrastination and accomplish your goals at work with this top-rated planner. The pages are non-dated, so you can start using it any time. With the Productivity Planner, you get six months worth of daily productivity planning as well as weekly planning and review sections designed to make you reflect on your productivity and help you identify ways to grow and improve.
Echo Dot (3rd Gen)
The Echo Dot is just the right size for any desktop. With this smart speaker, you can ask Alexa to play music, answer questions, check the weather, set alarms and so much more. You can even enable Alexa's white noise skill to block out unwanted noise around you.
Lively Breeze Ceramic Diffuser
This compact non-electric diffuser lets you enjoy the subtle scent of your favorite essential oils without overwhelming your coworkers with a powerful fragrance! Just pour your preferred oil (sold separately) into the base, insert the cactus top into the base and the cactus will absorb the fragrance and diffuse the scent. Several other styles are available.
Vivora Luno - Sitting Ball Chair
A traditional office chair boxes you in and leaves you feeling stiff, but with the Luno luxury ball chair, you're free to wiggle, bounce, shift and stretch all day long. This stability ball helps strengthen your core, encourages better posture and makes a smart, stylish addition to any office space.
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