5 Things You Need To Beat The Work Week Blues

When it's nice outside, sometimes the last place you want to be is cooped up in the office. We can't necessarily make the work week go by faster, but we can show you some must-haves we keep at our desks that help us stay productive.

Whether you love your day job or you're just working for the weekend, these are the desktop essentials to help you be more productive, relaxed and efficient in your workspace.

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#1 MagZen Unique Magnetic Zen Garden Box Set

When the florescent lighting and never-ending conference calls wear on your nerves, take a moment to regroup and just chill with this oddly satisfying magnetic zen garden. Each kit comes with three polished magnet rocks and three wooden and metal tools that allow you to rake, stack and create with the naturally magnetic sand. When you're not busting stress in your zen garden, the tools and rocks can pack neatly inside the real wooden box containing the sand.

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#2 3M Privacy Filter

If you're working on something confidential, booking your next vacation on company time (we won't tell) or just don't want your co-workers snooping, a privacy screen is the way to go. This 3M filter allows you to see your screen clearly from a straight-on view but only shows a black screen to prying eyes looking on from other angles. It also reduces the blue light from your screen which can help ease eye strain. The privacy filter is available in multiple sizes, so make sure to measure your monitor or laptop before ordering to ensure the best screen coverage.

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#3 AmazonBasics Height Adjustable Sit-Stand Desk Converter

Sitting all day isn't good for most of us. Standing desks have become a popular alternative, but switching from eight hours in a cushy seat to eight hours on your feet isn't easy for everyone. That's why we're all about this adjustable stand that lets you switch back and forth between sitting and standing quickly and easily. It sits 2.5 inches above the desktop at its lowest position and has a height that's adjustable from 2.5 to 20 inches. Just release the hand-brake lever to position it where you want and adjust as you like. The sit-stand desk has plenty of room for your laptop or a monitor and a keyboard, mouse and more.

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#4 Verilux HappyLight Compact Portable Energy Light

Working in a windowless office isn't exactly ideal, but the Verilux HappyLight sure can brighten things up! It's a small, plug-in light you can put on your desk to provide 5,000 Lux of moderate UV filtered output. The Verilux HappyLight provides natural spectrum light therapy that mimics the sun and can help to naturally improve your mood.

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#5 AmuseNd USB Cool Mist Humidifier

Stale office air can dry out your throat, your eyes and your skin, but this desktop humidifier puts some much-needed moisture back in the air. It's small but effective, USB powered and operates for up to four hours at a time with automatic power-off protection. It's so quiet, you won't even hear it working, but you'll definitely feel a difference — especially if you work in an office that likes to crank up the AC!

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