When working at a desk, it’s important to mix both comfort and practicality, so here are some things you *need* to make your experience that much better!

Maybe you have been a freelancer for years, or you have spent the last few years working remotely at home. Or maybe you are hoping to switch to being a freelancer and are excited about planning the tools you’ll need and the work you’ll do. 

Organization is key to keeping your desk a space that offers you a calm and clean workplace. 

Here are a few things that can help you stay organized and productive.

Acrylic set

One of the easiest ways is to keep all of your pens, papers, post-it notes, and more within easy reach – and easy to see. 

Since they are clear, they take up less eye space than some of the other alternatives, which is why they are perfect, even more so for smaller desks that don’t benefit from having blocks of space taken up visually. 

Mat

Even if you don’t use a mouse, a deskmats can add a pop of color, a cool design, or pull the rest of your accessories together. 

If you use a mouse, you will need a mouse mat anyway, but a bigger surface area can often look more pleasing. 

Monitor stand

Many of us have our monitors at the wrong height, and we spend a lot of time looking down at them. This can cause strains in the neck, which can lead to migraines, tight shoulders, back and neck pain, and more. 

A monitor stand will elevate your monitor, so you are looking directly at it rather than down at it. 

Choose a monitor stand that has got drawers and extra storage so that you can make the most of your desk space. 

Lighting

If you tend to work late into the evening or early in the morning, the bigger room light might be too much – however, a smaller desk lamp can provide the perfect amount of light for you to continue your work well. 

There are smaller lamps that can be plugged into your device via a USB plug, and they can be stored away when not in use. 

Alternatively, a floor lamp with a warm-toned bulb can be a great option. Choosing the right tone of bulb can be important for your concentration levels. 

Cable clips

Wires for printers, charger cables for your phone, wires plugged into your laptop or computer. They can feel messy and look awful. Using some adhesive cable clips, you can keep your cables in order and avoid any hazards. 

Under desk mount

You don’t need to have everything placed on your desk, and this is more important when you don’t have a lot of desk space. 

Under the desk, mounts are stuck to the underside of the desk and usually have enough room for a pair of headphones. They are a quick and easy way to keep your desk tidy. 

Your desk can be the place where you complete the most exciting work. You can get creative, learn, produce, and so much more. But it is important that your desk gives you all you need to work well. 

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