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A "gaming mousepad", which is basically a padded surface that goes over the entire space of your desk where your hands may be. So my hands can be anywhere I want them to be, and still be comfortable. It's always worth paying for ergonomics in my mind, I buy high quality mice and keyboards (the Logitech MX Vertical and the Keyboard.io Atreus/Model 10, though I didn't but them this year), I add aftermarket padding to the arms of my chair, et cetera. You don't have to get stuff that's as expensive as what I listed, I have a pretty severe RSI and need top-of-the-line gear just to function as a programmer typing all day, but don't skimp out on this stuff & end up with an RSI. If you have discomfort, deal with it early. If discomfort becomes pain, stop what you're doing and take a walk. (/PSA) Various desk decorations, such as an analog clock and a small whiteboard. Making my desk a pretty space makes it easier for me to respect it, and reduces the problem of crap accumulating on it just because it's a flat surface at arm height. When there's pretty stuff, crap makes it look ugly, and this bothers me so I deal with it. Otherwise, it just looks like a place where crap goes, and the crap doesn't bother me. The decorations also break up the flat surface and make it so there's less big, tempting flat space. An analog kitchen timer. This allows me to time box things without looking at my phone, a recipe for distraction. It also has a rhythm which gently reminds me the timer is running without making me feel too rushed. A power strip with USB outlets. It's a nice convenience at my desk, but it really shines when I pack my stuff up to work somewhere else, like when visiting family. If I can get access to 1 outlet, I'm good to go, and I don't need to use a bunch of charging bricks to charge multiple devices. I don't have to worry about having to unplug a lamp and then remember to plug it back in when I'm done, or anything like that. |