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The ultimate work from home setup
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I'll never go back to working out of the house again - but working from home means my setup has to be sweet. That means not just a cute office, but also the best of the best technology and a strong ergonomic desk setup. These are my picks after almos...
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Desk setup
 
The Tech
 
The Fashion
 
The Stationary
 
The Tech Stack
 
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Desk setup

#1 ingredient to a successful work from home life: an ergonomic, adjustable and comfy workstation
 
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A great budget standing desk option - I had this before I upgraded and it held up really well!
FEZIBO Best Sit Stand Desk Stand up Desks Home Office
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This chair literally changed my life. I can sit cross-legged or scrunched up like a weirdo, comfortably!
Wide Office Chairs
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This desk mat serves as your mouse pad, non-slip base AND has a built in charger for your cell phone.
ALTI Wireless Charging Desk Mat - Journey Official
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For those who like a more conventional desk chair, this one has great ergonomic support.
Staples Hyken Ergonomic Mesh Swivel Task Chair, Black (UN59460)
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Real standing desk girlies know... if you're standing a lot, you will want some extra support.
Topo | The Not-Flat Standing Desk Anti-Fatigue Mat with ...
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If you're looking for more aesthetic for your desk mat, this one is high quality and cute
Cute Pink Plaid Strawberry Milk Desk Pad
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An adjustable standing desk is critical, and these ones are great quality at a decent price.
Autonomous SmartDesk 2 | The Best Office Standing Desk
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The Tech

Most jobs will supply you with exactly (1) laptop. Here's what else you need to get the job done.
 
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Sure, you could have multiple monitors - but one extra wide monitor is the sweet spot for maximum productivity and ease.
Dell UltraSharp 49 Curved USB-C Hub Monitor - U4924DW
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A wireless mouse that's ergonomic and glides easily makes a huge difference
MX Master 3S Wireless Performance Mouse - Logitech
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A great full size and wireless keyboard that still gives you the satisfying clicky click.
MX Mechanical Wireless Keyboard - Logitech
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Powerful and affordable speakers if you like extra sound power
Creative Pebble V3 Minimalistic 2.0 USB-C Speakers with Bluetooth ...
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A smaller keyboard can also travel with you on the road
Pebble Keys 2 K380s Bluetooth Keyboard | Logitech
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Switch out for a colorful retro keyboard when you're feeling zanny
FOPETT Wireless Keyboard and Mouse Set
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If you're working with a macbook, you may have limitations in terms of what you can plug in. A good multi-use USB adapter keeps your options open.
Type-C Slim Multi-Port Adapter 4K - Satechi
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If you're hoping to run multiple monitors from your macbook, I'll save you the research - this is the one you
Plugable USB-C to HDMI Adapter
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Great for meetings, but also for the hot girls walks you're taking on all of your breaks
AirPods Pro 2 - Apple
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No noise cancelling headphones are better
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
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Beats are a slightly more budget-friendly option
Beats Studio Pro - Kim Kardashian - Premium Wireless Noise ...
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The Fashion

Fashion? When working from home? Ya better believe it.
 
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I like to keep a pair of easy to slip on sneakers next to my desk just for indoor use on my walking pad
On Cloud 5 Waterproof Shoes - Women's | REI Co-op
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Blue light glasses are essential, and Zenni has great deals. Ilove a bold frame on camera
Aviator Glasses | Zenni Optical
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Another pair of super fun frames that can be customized with blue-light blocking
Fuchsia Miami Nice #4453617 | Zenni Optical
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A half zip hoodie looks slightly more polished on camera, but still keeps you cozy
Dynamic Fleece Half Zip | Old Navy - Gap
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When I am off camera I am quite literally always in this robe
The Teddy Robe in Pistachio Gelato Discount - cravingsbys
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Jeans? While working from home?? Believe it-these are comfy enough to look polished.
The Way-High® Jean Vintage Indigo - Everlane
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Looks: like you're wearing real clothes. Feels: like you're wearing pajamas
Mid Rise Crinkle Gauze Wide-Leg Pants - Gap
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Complete the set
Crinkle Gauze Big Shirt - Gap
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Sweatpants that don't make you feel like a total schmuck are crucial.
Women's Bamboo Jogger Pants - Cozy Earth
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Another great set up "might as well be pajamas" pants
Retreat Linen Mid Rise Wide Leg Pant - Athleta - Gap
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Viral (and pricey) for a reason
SPANX® AirEssentials Wide Leg Pant
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Work from home queens need good slippers
Women's Sweater Fleece Slipper Scuff - L.L.Bean
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The Stationary

While most of my job happens on the computer, there are still a few tasks that require pen and paper
 
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This desktop planner has just the right combination of structure and flexibility
Dashboard Deskpad - Ink+Volt
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A slim and simple paper to-do list
Sticky Notes - MochiThings
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My favorite undated weekly planner if you like a book
Weekly Undated Planner | Rainbow Prisma
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Neutral sticky notes minimize visual clutter
Simple Neutral Sticky Note Bundle, Modern Post-it Notepad Set ...
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The best pens and I won't hear otherwise
Pilot G2 Premium Gel Pens, Extra Fine 0.5mm
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My second-favorite pens, though the ink doesn't last as long as the Pilot G2s
Pens and Pencils | Japanese Stationery | MUJI USA
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Dress up your notes or planner pages with mildliners highlighters
Zebra Mildliner Twin Tip Highlighters, Bullet/Chisel Tip, Assorted, 15 ...
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For those who love to take physical notes, but want them digitized
reMarkable 2
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No matter what happens, I always find myself needing to make notes by hand.
Fuutreo 12 Pcs 8.5'' x 11'' Colored Pads
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The Tech Stack

Three platforms that upped my productivity game forever
 
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My work (and personal life) lives in Notion. They call is a "second brain" for a reason
Notion Desktop App for Mac & Windows
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Automating your processes saves you so much time
Zapier: Automate without limits
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I am quite literally obsessed with the Al notes and follow-ups that Gong produces
Call Recording Software: Rated #1 By Sales Pros - Gong
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Bonus extras

Do you need any of this to work from home? Nope! Will they make your life better? Yup!
 
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Use these to add ambient lighting underneath your desk and other surfaces
Nanoleaf Essentials Lightstrips | Smart LED Lights
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Smart bulbs add mood lightning, but can also mean your desk lamp is on and ready to go
Nanoleaf Essentials | Smart Light Bulbs | Color Changing Lights
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