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Soft Focus: My Everyday Desk Setup

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For slow mornings, quiet focus, and creative flow. this is the space that makes work feel like ritual — where productivity meets peace.
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Setting the Scene

Soft lights, clean surfaces, calm energy
 
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I drape them over shelves and around my monitor — soft glow, instant serenity
Warm White Fairy Lights
 
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For slow sips between tasks. My mid-day pause in a cup.
Chamomile Tea Mug - Etsy UK
 
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It smells like focus and fresh starts - the calm that comes right after clarity
After the Rain - Lime, Rose & Sandalwood
 
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Soft under my wrists, looks effortlessly tidy
Linen Desk Mat - Etsy UK

Organised, but Gentle

Structure, but make it soft.
 
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Keeps my day structured without the overwhelm. Pretty enough to leave open.
Daily Productivity Planner
 
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Gorgeous gold-dot pens that make writing feel like a little ritual. I reach for this set when I’m journaling ideas, planning my week, or simply scribbling down dream-lists in my comfy corner. It’s chic, soothing, and quietly elevates every note
Kate Spade New York foil dot pencil pouch set
 
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Simple white-or-acrylic tray that hides the mess and leaves the mood — exactly what my desk needs when I’m trying to stay calm, creative and in flow
Desk Drawer Organizer Tray for Office Supplies

Little Things That Help Me Focus

Small touches that ground me between tabs
 
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Replaces harsh desk lighting with something soft and warm. i’d rather have candlelight than blue light any day
NEST New York Driftwood & Chamomile Classic Candle 230g
 
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I don’t do blue light (because they don't actually work) — I do five-minute resets instead. Perfect after a long writing session.
Slip Silk Sleep Mask
 
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Instead of fake glasses, I use this little cube to pace my writing breaks. It’s oddly satisfying — and actually works.
Cube Timer | Digital Timer & Stopwatch for Cubing

Digital Calm Essentials

Because screen time can still feel serene.

 
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Light, quiet, and beautiful — the heart of my workflow. Where I write, design, dream, and occasionally romanticise typing in cafés.
Apple MacBook Air
 
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My everything device. Journaling, planning, designing, watching cozy YouTube — it’s where calm and creativity meet.
Apple iPad Air (5th Gen) Starlight
 
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Because handwriting is still my love language — even on a screen. Paired with GoodNotes, it’s pure focus. I also use this to write my poetry when I'm out and about.
Apple Pencil (2nd Generation)
 
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Makes digital notes feel analog. The soft texture keeps me grounded when I’m writing or sketching.
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Quiet, minimalist, and portable. The soft click sound is practically ASMR.
Logitech Pebble Wireless Mouse
 
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Keeps my iPad at the perfect angle for writing or watching — functional but still pretty.
Satechi - R1 Aluminum Multi-Angle Foldable Tablet Stand
 
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My digital journal, planner, and brain-dump space. Somehow still feels like pen on paper.
Goodnotes
 
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One sleek hub for everything. Makes my workspace look effortless instead of techy
Anker USB C Hub, 7 in 1 Multi Port USB Adapter

End-of-Day Reset

Because even a calm desk deserves closure.
 
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A quick wipe-down at sunset — clean space, clear mind
Microfibre Cloth
 
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A few drops of lavender or eucalyptus to mark the end of work
USB Diffuser
 
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The one thing I never skip — makes my desk feel alive even on quiet days
Dried Flowers Vase