Let’s face it: work can be boring and depressing, which now, with so many people working from home, is the case more than ever. The fact of the matter is that having a highly personalized office space can go a long way in keeping you happy and healthy.
During this tough time, a lot of people are unfortunately dealing with mental health issues and a lot of it has to do with being cooped up inside for months on end.
Well, one solution that you have at your disposal, to make life just a little bit happier, is to have some cool things on your office desk. Now when we say cool, we’re talking about neat little items that can bring you some joy.
They could be cool things to look at or little toys to play with, and they can also be functional items as well, things that keep you comfortable and sane. Let’s take a look at some cool things to have on your office desk.
Cool Things to Have on Your Office Desk
1. A Cool Pencil Case
Whether you really use pencils and pens or not, the cool thing to have on your desk is a pencil case. Of course, here we’re not talking about some basic pencil case you buy your local dollar store.
Here we are talking about some kind of novelty pencil case, something that you really like, maybe something that has a cool theme on it that you enjoy. Remember, these cool things can be designed to provide you with some joy, and don’t have to be fully functional.
2. A USB Vacuum
There are tons of cool little USB vacuums out there that you can charge simply by plugging into your laptop or computer. For instance, we know of this really cool USB vacuum that looks like a little ladybug. Not only does it look really cool, but it’s a nifty thing to have around in case you make a mess with that bag of Doritos.
3. A Super Mini USB Fridge
Speaking of USB stuff, a little miniature USB fridge that you can plug into your computer is another cool thing to have on your desk. You can find little USB fridges that are just large enough to fit one or two cans of pop. No, it’s not overly functional, but it certainly looks cool. And yeah, it does come in handy in the event that you quickly want a cold can of soda.
4. A Funny Looking Air Fan
If you’re feeling hot all the time, why not get yourself a little desk fan that you can plug right into your computer? Get a big old daisy fan that looks like a flower. It looks funny and keeps you cool.
5. A Neat Desk Lamp
Do you find yourself always in the dark, never having enough light to see what the heck those papers in front of you say? There’s some pretty cool little USB lamps out there that take all sorts of shapes and forms. For instance, we know this cool one where it’s a cartoon character where his eyes light up. It’s goofy, it’s fun, and it’s functional.
6. Some Healthy Foods
If you ask your kids, they probably won’t think so, but the fact of the matter is that being healthy is pretty darn cool. Why not have some healthy snacks on your desk?
7. An Inspirational Word Calendar
Finding motivation while working from home can be really challenging, so having a cool little motivational calendar on your desk can go a long way in keeping you sane. There are all sorts of these little motivational calendars out there, some that have little sayings, some that have quotes, and some that just have inspirational words.
8. A Mini Zen Garden
A proven tool that helps people relax are Zen gardens. There are some really cool miniature Zen gardens out there that you can drop patterns into. They look really fun and they can help relieve stress too.
9. Fruit Shaped Timers
Are you always finding yourself going overtime limits? Why not buy yourself a little timer shaped like a strawberry?
10. A Posture Monitor
When it comes to pasture and ergonomics, these are both things that you should never ignore, because if you ignore ergonomics for too long, your back’s going to start hurting. Thankfully, a little electric posture monitor will let you know when you need to sit up straight and can be pretty useful.
And Many More…
- Raised monitor stand
- Some stress balls
- Venus fly trap
- Ant colony
- Computer sitters
- Portable speakers
- Cool scanners
- Desk decals
- Novelty trash cans
- Fountain pens
- Cool coffee mug
Conclusion
There are of course still way more cool things that you can put on your desk than we have explained here today, but we’ve definitely provided you with a good start.