Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
Essential WFH Setup for Focus: 15 Desk, Tech, and Sensory Picks That Help Me Get Things Done
15
items As a dad of two working from a house that's never quiet, this is the focus-friendly desk setup that actually keeps me on task. Sensory tools, noise control, and desk gear I use every day. Adapted from another WFH creator's no-fluff kit into 15 picks ...
Sections
4
Desks and Seating
Monitors, Keyboards, and Desk Accessories
Focus Aids and Sensory Tools
Hydration at the Desk
Desks and Seating
Being able to raise the desk and stand up mid-afternoon resets my whole brain. It's electric so switching positions takes seconds, not a crank workout.
TIQLAB Electric Standing Desk w/ Drawers 55x24
Normal desk chairs make sitting still feel impossible, so I like that this one lets me shift and fidget all day. It doesn't look weird on video calls either, which matters when half my meetings are on camera.
Pipersong Meditation Cross Legged Chair PRO, ADHD, Adjustable Backrest, Footrest, Wheels, Tan
Armless means I can actually sit cross-legged in it, which is how I end up sitting anyway. The faux fur seat is soft enough that long workdays don't feel like a punishment.
EMIAH Criss Cross Furry Office Chair
Monitors, Keyboards, and Desk Accessories
Two screens means my reference material stays open on one side while I work on the other. No more tab-switching amnesia where I forget what I was doing.
Kado 2-Pack Dual 27" Curved 1500R FHD 75Hz
I like the tactile click on this one. It gives my fingers feedback that keeps me typing instead of drifting off, and wireless keeps the cable clutter off the desk.
AULA F99 Wireless Mechanical Keyboard BT5.0
Swapping keycaps was the cheapest desk upgrade I've done. They feel solid under my fingers and make my keyboard look like something I actually want to sit down at.
PBT Cute Cartoon Christmas Keycap Set
My laptop screen sits at eye level now instead of giving me a neck ache by 3pm. It folds flat too, so it works for coffee-shop sessions.
Amazon Basics Ergonomic Laptop Stand, Adjustable, Foldable, Fits up to 15.6 Inch
It basically turns the whole desk into one big mouse pad and protects the surface underneath. My keyboard and mouse glide on it, and cleanup is a quick wipe.
Aothia Leather Desk Pad Protector 36x17 Black
I'm out-of-sight-out-of-mind with tasks, so having my deadlines on a big board in front of me makes a real difference. The magnetic surface holds notes and reminders too.
Amazon Basics Magnetic Dry Erase Whiteboard 36x48
Focus Aids and Sensory Tools
This is what I reach for when the house gets loud. Dog barking, notifications pinging, the hum of the kitchen. It all drops away and I can actually hear my own thoughts.
Bose QuietComfort Headphones - Moonstone Blue
These double as actual pens I can write with, plus the twist and spin bits keep my hands busy during long meetings. Nobody notices, which is the whole point.
Leven Fidget Gel Pens 3 Pcs, 0.5mm Black Ink
This lives next to my keyboard for long calls. Different textures and buttons give my hands something to do so my attention can stay on the conversation.
Pushpeel Silicone Sensory Fidget Toy Board
I set it for 25-minute sprints and it's crazy how much more gets done with a ticking timer. The big physical dial is way easier to set than a phone app.
Home & Office Timer with Clock, 5-60 Min, Cyan
I do better with soft warm light than harsh overheads, and this runs on battery so I can put it anywhere. The timer shuts it off automatically, one less thing to remember.
MJ PREMIER Battery Operated Cordless Lamp
Hydration at the Desk
I drink way more water when the bottle is giant and sitting right on my desk. The straw lid makes sipping mindless, which is exactly what I need.
WINSA 84oz Glass Water Bottle, White
