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Work From Home Essentials
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Mira Hale
My go-to essentials for working at home
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The Setup
 
Technology (The Basics I Actually Use)
 
Staying Comfortable
 
Everyday Focus
 
Within Reach
 
Soft Atmosphere

The Setup

This is what makes working from home feel possible, not uncomfortable

 
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Being able to change position makes a bigger difference than I expected. It stops me from feeling stuck
FlexiSpot Height Adjustable Desk
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having the right posture is everything
Multiangle Laptop Desk Stand
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for when you need to sit and be productive
Comfy Chair
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Technology (The Basics I Actually Use)

Nothing fancy. Just what I rely on every day.
And yes, I am self-certified apple baby

 
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Light, quiet, and doesn’t overheat. I can work from bed or my desk without it feeling like a whole setup
Apple M1 MacBook Air
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I use this when I don’t have the energy for my laptop. It feels lighter and easier to manage
Apple iPad 10th Gen
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For calls, background noise, or just blocking everything out for a bit
Apple - AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) - White
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So I don’t have to keep getting up to charge things
Power Banks - Anker US
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For when I need a smaller computer but can't leave my bed…
Magic Keyboard
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Staying Comfortable

If I’m not comfortable, I won’t stay. It’s that simple

 
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I always have this nearby. It makes working feel less rigid
Teddy Fleece Blanket
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Small thing, but it helps more than you’d think
Women's Merino Socks 4-Pack
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my go-to comfort cardy
Oversized Cardigan
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Everyday Focus

Nothing intense. Just enough to keep me going

 
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I keep it simple. One or two things at a time
Daily Productivity Planner
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I like having something playing in the background. It keeps things steady
Portable Waterproof Wireless Speaker
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my go-to focus playlist
Deep Focus | Spotify Playlist
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Within Reach

These are the things I don’t want to get up for

 
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I keep a completely different bottle for work. Small boundaries really help me focus
Lotus Pink Water Bottle
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Keeps everything in one place without feeling cluttered
Desk Organiser
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Soft Atmosphere

I don’t work well in harsh spaces. This helps

 
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I turn this on before I start. It makes the space feel calmer
Wellbeing Pod Mini+
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Soft lighting makes everything feel easier to sit with
Book Club Candle Homesick
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