We Xennials are nowhere near retirement, despite having likely worked for 30 years already. So why not improve our environment any way that we can? These products will go a long way toward making work a little more fun and enjoyable.
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Improving Desk Job Life
Leveling Up the Office Kitchen
Creating Sanctuary at Work
Improving Desk Job Life
Let's face it - desk jobs can pay well, even have solid work/life balance, especially thanks to our Millennial and Gen Z coworkers.But we still have to be at the actual desk for hours at a time, so here is a list of items that will help make the hour...
Wearing a comfy, chunky sweater when sitting at a desk won't fix boredom, but at least you'll be cozy and stylish at the same time. And isn't this color lush? The blue hue will go well with any neutral, including my favorite, basic black
Chunky Knit Women's Oversized Cardigan in Atlantic
We Xennials are in our mid to late 40s, and most likely our backs need a little help when we sit for 8+ hours a day, especially after a few decades of office jobs. A seat cushion like this will reduce back pain, and keep you going better.
Memory Foam Seat Cushion, L-Shaped Ergonomic Lumbar Support Pillow For Sciatica Tailbone Pressure Relief, Coccyx Pad For Home, Car, Office Chair, Gaming Seat, Wheelchair | Wayfair
Instead of just sitting all day, this adjustable riser can bring your computer screen to the right level when standing. I use mine all the time when I need to stretch my legs but I need to finish just one more task
Union & Scale™ FlexFit™ 35" Manual Adjustable Desk Converter, Black (UN50710-CC)
Put your favorite 90s grunge or punk SiriusXM channel on while you analyze spreadsheets, and pretend to feel like you are a teenager again.
SiriusXM - Onyx EZR Satellite Radio with Home Kit - Black - Best Buy
Leveling Up the Office Kitchen
I always have a cup of coffee at my desk because I live on caffeine. But in a regular mug it gets cold and bleh. Using a mug like this one will keep the coffee nice and hot
Ember Mug 2 14oz Temperature Control Smart Mug Black: Stainless Steel & Ceramic, Hand Wash, Includes Coaster
Instead of ordering delivery all the time, wasting Styrofoam and/or plastic, save money and eat better with food from home, brought in a cool eco box like this one.
Three-in-One Classic
This show was ahead of its time, so why not honor it and have your Gen Z coworkers ask you questions about it when you bring this cool lunchbox in.
It’s not just for looks—the metal construction is super durable and keeps my eco-friendly containers...
The Golden Girls Cast Retro Metal Tin Lunch Box Tote - Best Buy
Okay, maybe we're not quite known for lattes and avocado toast wrecking our finances (a super unfair assessment), but why not have a milk frother over by the office Keurig to dress it up a little? Then heading out to the cafe won't be so necessary.
Bodum
Encourage everyone to drink more water when it's properly filtered. We'll all be less cranky for it, believe me
Brita 10-Cup Water Filter Pitcher with Standard Filter
Creating Sanctuary at Work
The air in the office can get really dry, so don't let your skin also get too dry and get paper cuts . Keep a bottle of this cream in your drawer, ready when you need it most
5.0 oz Ultimate Strength Hand Salve - Kiehl's Since 1851 | Ulta Beauty
When the air isn't circulating well, it can get stinky or stale smelling fast. Use one of these room sprays to help improve the ambience. The bottles are cute, too. Then feel reset and ready for the next meeting that should just be an email.
Tea Infusions Room Spray - World Market
That last presentation give you a headache? Yeah, me too. Keep a bottle of Advil handy - all your coworkers will thank you one time or another.