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Because our bodies kind of hate us when we sit allll day — but these things can make the 9-to-5 grind way more comfortable.

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I've had this exact lumbar support pillow since 2018, back when I was still working in an office, and I can't express enough how much it's improved my posture and reduced back pain after long hours of sitting. I initially got it because I was stuck working in one of those awful office chairs with zero lower back support, and years later, I still use it at home. It fills the curve of your spine *perfectly*, and you can adjust the positioning as needed, with straps that go around the back of your chair to hold it steady. I personally use it in conjunction with an ErgoFoam footrest, and I never have back pain after working anymore.

Promising review: "Both my fiancé and I work from home. He has a proper office and office chair and I work at our dining room table. I figured it was time to invest in something to help my back while sitting all day. Works really well! I should have done this months ago." —Emily Racioppi

Get it from Amazon for $26.59+ (available in five colors).

The cover is removable and washable!

Promising review: "On a long and uncomfortable flight to Hawaii, I managed to mess up my back and tailbone really bad. That’s how I ended up here, looking for some relief. This stuff is magical, like sitting on the back of a unicorn while coming down a rainbow. I sat down on it and the pressure points were not giving me any issues; I was able to drive out of state the next day NO PROBLEM. Outstanding quality, doesn’t just squish down when you sit on it. The one issue is, you’ll be pretty high up if you plan on using it in the car, but not a deal breaker compared to my coccyx not killing me and having shooting pain up my leg and back." —Mrs. J

Get it from Amazon for $39.99+ (available in five colors).

I've been using this particular footrest for a long time now, and I can say I didn't realize how uncomfortable I was while sitting until I had this. I'm 5'3 and use the full height of this footrest to ensure my feet are completely supported, but you can remove the bottom part to adjust the height if needed. The velvety cover also comes off and can be tossed in the washing machine for easy cleaning.

Promising review: "GAME changer. I have slowly built up my perfect ergonomic setup at home and this was the last piece! It has helped my circulation and relieved pressure on my lower back." —Brian Kim

Get it from Amazon for $39.95+ (available in three styles).

Check out an unboxing and review on TikTok.

Promising review: "This chair is unique because it has a large, wide seat that allows you to sit in different positions including cross-legged. It is also supremely comfortable with the quality of cushions. I'm 5'8" and I find it spacious with an appropriate amount of height adjustability for feet on the ground. So far great for all day office use!" —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $217.99 (when you clip the coupon for $12 off).

Promising review: "I hate just sitting at my desk all day and this product had very good reviews so I decided to try it and I am SOOO GLAD I did. It is so easy to assemble and adjust up and down. It has plenty of space for me to put things like my mouse pad, speakers, office supplies, candy jar, etc. to make up for the space being taken up on my actual desk. It has the tiniest bit of a wobble when fully extended but it is still very sturdy and it in no way hampers my work flow. I love having the flexibility to stand and stretch my legs for a bit whenever I want and my a$$ is thanking me too!!" —Ginger B.

Get it from Amazon for $119.99+ (available in five sizes and in eight colors).

I have a FlexiSpot electric standing desk at home (this one, specifically) and love it — it's a great brand, and mine hasn't given me any issues over the past few years.

Promising review: "I wanted to make a change to something cooler, more modern, adjustable, and incapable of incentivizing me storing junk. After assembling it, I am thrilled I chose this desk. With a press of a button, I can raise and lower it to appropriate heights for either comfortably sitting or standing (I'm 5'10"). The material itself is very sturdy. There are NO drawers, which, after 20 years having the other home desk and having desks at work, I realized that drawers do nothing more than collect and store junk. Can't do that with this desk as this desk encourages minimalism and storing that junk somewhere else, i.e. probably the trash while I keep this desk tidy." —David Taylor

Get it from Amazon for $199.99+ (available in five sizes and 12 styles).

Bonus: It doesn't take up much space at all and can stash right underneath your desk, so it's not an eyesore like most workout equipment!

Get a look at it on TikTok as part of a WFH standing desk setup!

Promising review: "A great gadget for those who WFH. I love this little workout machine. I have it on a nice high incline and use it when I have meetings or downtime. I had to talk myself into buying this because I thought it was not going to be worth the purchase, but I’m glad I did! Definitely way better than sitting at my desk all day." —Elimar

Get it from Amazon for $64.97.

See it in action in this TikTok! Its speed range is 0.5–6mph and its weight capacity is 220 pounds.

Promising review: "This thing is awesome. I'm a small, not technical person and managed to haul this thing up two flights of stairs (slowly), unbox, turn on and even connect my phone to the Bluetooth in it. No assembly. Simple instructions. Distance and time measurements seem to be accurate, but the 'calories' might be missing a decimal point. No squealing or groaning under my walking. Not too loud. Slides right under my bed. Didn't need to adjust the belt, though the tool to do so is included." —Crowells

Get it from Amazon for $279.99+ (available in four colors).

This stand fits any laptop from 10 to 15.6 inches and can be easily disassembled into three parts for easy transportation.

Promising review: "This product came very quick, was easy to assemble, and it’s very sturdy. I can’t believe it took me as long as it did to purchase a laptop stand as I’ve been working from home since October. It makes a big difference in my comfort sitting at my desk for eight hours. I have two screens, so I needed my laptop to be elevated so I don’t slump over. Hands down, an absolute must for the home office." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $25.99 (available in nine colors).

Oakywood is a small Etsy biz based in Poland that offers all sorts of wood furniture and accessories for the office. Psst — this stand could easily fit two monitors or a laptop on top too, but here's a single-monitor stand that takes up less space if needed!

Promising review: "This is SO gorgeous, photos don't do it justice! It arrived a few days early, the seller was responsive and helpful, and it's so functional yet beautiful. Absolutely worth the money, thank you!!" —Cindy

Get it from Oakywood on Etsy for $180+ (available in five types of wood and two leg colors).

Promising review: "I got spoiled by a Herman Miller chair at work. I've been putting up with some cheap cloth and foam computer desk chair for years. Now that I'm a bit older, and do some work at home, I needed more comfort and support, and this chair works for what I need and it didn't cost me $800. Granted this one isn't as adjustable, and the lumbar support isn't pronounced, but it is soooo much better than what I had. The best thing about this chair is the size of the seat, which fully supports my butt, and back of my thighs, all the way to the back of my knees." —Christopher L. Dulawan

Get it from Amazon for $204 (available in two colors).

Its innovative design was literally inspired by the Golden Gate Bridge, with an unframed back that creates a balance between support and movement. BTW, my partner has this chair and absolutely loves it — and having sat in it myself, I can vouch for just how unbelievably comfortable it is.

It's featured in this TikTok!

Promising review: "I was skeptical buying an Herman Miller chair at first, but I don't regret buying one at all. The lumber support for my back is the best thing ever, it really does make a difference when you spend your day on a chair, no more back pain! Of all the chairs I've used in the past, this one is definitely the best! Would recommend :)" —Marc-tienne C.

Get it from Herman Miller for $750 (available in six color combos for the frame base, and many other customization options at additional cost).

It's recommended for people ranging from 5' to 5'11" tall. If you have a tall desk that isn't adjustable and you find this chair a bit too low to the ground, you can pick up leg extenders to add extra height.

Promising review: "I have issues with my lower back and have struggled for years to find the right office chair for my home office. I sit and work about eight to 10 hours a day. Never thought about a ball chair until my doctor said maybe I should try it. Oh my goodness. Why didn’t he suggest this sooner?!! It works fantastic. Because it forces you to sit in an upright position and not slouch it relieves the pressure on the lower back and shoulder blades. While my pain is not completely gone it has gotten better and will probably continue to improve the longer I use the chair. While everyone has different issues and different pain who knows if it will work for you but it did for me. Try it! You might just be amazed." –Katy

Get it from Amazon for $69.98+ (available in four colors).

Promising review: "I have to sit for nine hours a day, so this is nice to change things up a bit and engage my lower back more. It requires active sitting, so your feet and back will be moving around. Between this, a kneeling chair, and standing up at my desk, I can make it to the end of the day without back pain." —D

Get it from Amazon for $48.99+ (available in two colors).

It also comes with a digital display that tracks time, speed, and distance, as well as eight different modes of resistance, so you can tailor it exactly to your needs.

Promising review: "No assembly required! Took right out of the box and put it under my desk. Spend long hours on the computer and suffer from hip and leg pain. Use the exerciser on and off all day, especially first thing in the morning to loosen up joints. Felt the difference in just a couple of days. Just what I needed." —Amazon Customer

Get it from Amazon for $116.97+ (available in two colors).

Promising review: "My back has been a wreck from sitting in an office chair all day. It was badly affecting my yoga practice. Using this a couple of days a week for three weeks has made a huge difference with the tightness and pain in my lower back. I highly recommend this." —Bailey Verret

Get it from Amazon for $54.95+ (available in five colors).

I have this exact three-pack and use it almost every day after sitting for 8+ hours at my desk. Even with standing breaks throughout the day, my neck and upper back tend to feel *so* tense by the time 6 p.m. rolls around, and the first thing I want to do when I log off is stretch and try to loosen up my muscles. The Chirp wheel feels SO good on my back — like as good as you can imagine looking at that gif above. I love that the set of three stacks inside each other, so it doesn't take up much space in my small bedroom, and it gives you ~options~ depending on how intense of a stretch you want that day. However! If you don't want to go with the full set, I will say I find myself reaching for the medium size the most — that's the 10-inch Firm option on their store.

Promising review: "I never realized how much I was limiting my movements due to back and neck soreness. These wheels have been a godsend! I feel like the Tin Man once he got oil!" —Ladonna A.

Get the set of three from Chirp for $99.99 (also available in single-packs and other bundles).

This is one of the last things that's been missing in my own WFH ergonomic setup, and TBH this was the final push I needed to finally purchase one for myself! Because standing barefoot on my hardwood floor for any lengthy period of time is *not* the greatest feeling. That said, you can wear this with shoes on too, if you're at the office! It's designed to wipe clean.

Promising review: "I bought the smallest size, and I love it. My back doesn’t hurt while I’m working standing up, and my feet and ankles feel good too. I’m thinking about purchasing a bigger one for the kitchen." —Queen T

Get it from Amazon for $24.76+ (available in four sizes and in 15 styles).

It comes in two pieces — one you can prop in front of your keyboard, and the other in front of your mouse.

Promising review: "I've been working from home due to COVID and began experiencing wrist pain. The soft cushion from both items provided the relief I needed. Great products and price!" —Gaga15

Get it from Amazon for $11.98 (available in 17 styles).

I love this thing more than I know how to express. It's just so good.

Promising review: "The moment I stumbled upon this baguette wrist rest, I had to have it. It made me laugh and I needed a wrist rest, so why not? When it arrived, I was impressed — it even came carefully packaged in a bread bag! Not only is it funny, but it's also incredibly comfortable. I'll be bulk buying these for stocking fillers and white elephant gifts this Christmas. Everyone I've shown it to has fallen in love with it, definitely a great purchase." —GSKTerry

Get it from Amazon for $14.99.

Promising review: "This mouse pad is tacky on the backside which I didn't realize, but really like. It keeps it from sliding around. Overall this is a great product for the money and keeps my hand/wrist from hurting throughout the day." —Julie Dunfee

Get it from Amazon for $11.99 (available in 36 different styles).

This compact, rolling desk bike is also height adjustable so you can get your perfect fit with the tray, and has "whisper quiet" pedaling, eight resistance levels, and a way to track your mileage, rpm, and other stats. Psst — you can watch the viral desk bike TikTok featuring it for more insight on how it works.

Promising review: "As a consultant who lives a typical consulting life, I pretty much sit in front a computer all day long. After a while, you will start to suffer from all the common things as everyone else, back pain, neck pain, you know all those things. Those all get changed when I saw this product!It was super easy to put together, easy to move around because of the wheels. You can totally work while using it. the best part is, YOU DON'T EVEN FEEL LIKE YOU'RE WORKING OUT. And somehow it helps you to concentrate better. All in all, this thing changed my life!!" —joshua0315

Get it from Amazon for $364.99+ when you clip the coupon on the listing (available in two colors).

Promising review: "This has got to be the best laptop lap desk I have ever owned! The wrist rest is cushiony and the cushions on the back are super comfortable on my legs. It has a slight incline, which is perfect. It's sturdy and light. Love the handle, the mouse pad with borders so the mouse won't fall off, and the tablet/phone slots. I don't write a lot of reviews, but I am so happy with this product that I had to give it a good review. Hopefully, this will help someone who is searching for the right lap desk. Recommend it to anyone." —J. Castro

Get it from Amazon for $49.99+ (available in three colors).

I've had this cooling pad since 2018, though I mainly use it with my personal laptop when I'm playing PC games. The pad itself is super quiet and not distracting, and it does a fantastic job of actively cooling down my now-older laptop while it's working hard to run games, so I can vouch for its effectiveness. It's also *fantastic* to use while you're working with your laptop on the couch, keeping your legs away from the heat without feeling bulky or heavy. If you're using a MacBook, be sure to pick up a USB-C hub to connect this (I've used this one for years and like it!).

Promising review: "Best purchase I have made in years. Only had it two days, but the first words out of my mouth to my wife were, 'I can work for hours like this.' If you work from home and like to work on the couch, recliner, breakfast nook, patio, etc, and you have your computer in your lap, this is an absolute must-have. Not only does it keep your legs and lap cool, but it also keeps your computer cool and able to process much more efficiently." —Trent Thiel

Get it from Amazon for $27.99+ (available in three colors).

Remember to also stand up every hour or so to give yourself a break from sitting! And the brand recommends acclimating yourself to it slowly, since you'll be using different muscles in a kneeling chair than you normally would in your traditional office chair.

Promising review: "This chair has the tilted seat, which you need to truly benefit from a kneeling-style chair. It is also adjustable both on the seat height [and] on the knee height making it highly customizable for people short and tall. I have chronic hip and lower back pain despite being young and healthy and this has saved me when I need to sit and work at the computer. I have a standing desk with a balance board as well but you can't stand all day for some kinds of work, so this chair has been great." —Jaime Bauer

Get it from Amazon for $99.99 (available in three colors).

Promising review: "I honestly can't say enough great things about these glasses. They are cute and for an unbeatable price. The anti-glare isn't bad and they are thick and feel sturdy. Very comfortable to wear and definitely help during the day when you are sitting on the computer and want to give your eyes a rest. I used to get terrible headaches and dry eyes from sitting in front of the computer all day for long hours and this has significantly reduced that. I no longer get headaches as much and my eyes don't feel nearly as dry because I'm not straining them as much." —Jessica Kravitz

Get a set of two from Amazon for $16.98 (available in 12 color combos).

Promising review: "This stuff is my go-to fix when I feel a migraine coming on. I suffer from sinus headaches and migraines usually once or twice a week. This product I put on each temple, under my nose and on my wrists when I feel the pressure starting and it cuts the pain to a minimum. It seems to stop the worst pain before it has a chance to start. Thank you for a great product! I will buy again and again!" —Brenton1985

Get it from Amazon for $11.99.

Read BuzzFeed's Migrastil migraine stick review for more deets!

Baha Beautiful is a small business based in San Antonio, Texas that specializes in hearing aid products and accessories.

Promising review: "These are 100% one of the best purchases I’ve made. Small but mighty, they work so well! My glasses do not slide off my face anymore with a mask on. I’m SO grateful for them, I’m telling all my friends and family (who wear glasses) about these. I would buy again!" —Shayna Miller

Get it from Baha Beautiful on Etsy for $5.60+ (available in nine colors).

This cordless mouse is recommended for small- to medium-sized hands — if you have large hands, Logitech recommends the MX vertical mouse! Get a closer look at this mouse on TikTok, where the reviewer talks about how much more comfortable they find using it compared to a traditional mouse.

Promising reviews: "I am a graphic designer and my hand was hurting so much using my other mouse that I couldn’t work efficiently. I tried this mouse, and the pain and stiffness in my hand is gone. I’ll never go back! You can download the mouse software and customize buttons on it, so I like that I have a copy and paste button now to cut down on hand movements on my keyboard." —Abigail Biegert

"This mouse is perfect for smaller hands, or people who have any kind of hand pain. I find this extremely comfortable. The buttons on the mouse are very easy to push, and they’re quiet. If you have any arthritis or discomfort in your hand, this is perfect!" —Jaye Hockenberry

Get it from Amazon for $66.65+ (available in three colors and in a right-handed or left-handed style).

Promising review: "Better than most others under 30 bucks. Perfect balance between soft and firm. I have problem elbows, usually resulting in excruciating pain when they rest on any remotely hard surface. Zero pain with these when sitting at my desk all day long!" —Jessica M.

Get a pack of two from Amazon for $19.99 (also available in gray).

It keeps drinks cold for up to 24 hours and hot drinks warm for 12 hours. The straw allows you to sip instead of tilting the bottle. It comes with two straws, a pipe cleaner, and a protective bag. Plus, it's eco-friendly, rust-proof, and BPA-free.

My Bougie Bottle is a woman-owned small business whose mission is to create convenient durable water bottles to combat plastic pollution and destruction of marine life due to it. Their bottle artwork is intended to raise awareness of the benefits conservation has on our planet.

Promising review: "I wash it EVERY DAY so I can use it at work. It's the only bottle I own that doesn't drip condensation all over my papers but yet stays icy literally all day. The ice cubes are amazing. I haven't tried it with wine yet but that day is coming. If you like icy cold water in a sweet bottle you can not go wrong with this beauty." —Emily

Get them from My Bougie Bottle: the Primavera bottle for $39.99 or the Flamingo bottle for $44.99.

Psst — come for the fun color options, but stay for the super handy flip top lid and silicone, leakproof spout that actually makes drinking water seem — dare I say — fun?

Promising review: "I love the finish on the bottle! I hate holding wet water bottles and this does NOT sweat! It also holds two full bottles of 16.9-ounce water bottles so it’s very easy to get my full water intake on the go! Easy to carry, fits in my car's cup holders perfectly (not big at all like some water bottles). Easy to clean, wide enough for bottle brushes, and the straw stays put. I also love how I just push the little button by the mouthpiece and it just pops open quick for easy drinking (if you’re driving and don’t need to be messing around opening bottles😉)." —Alicia

Get it on Amazon for $20.99 (available in 16 colors).

Sabrina Hudak Designs is a small business that creates digital downloads you can print right at home.

Get the digital file from Sabrina Hudak Designs on Etsy for $3.86.

Reviewers suggest turning the heat down from high to medium once the drink gets down to about the halfway point so it stays a comfortable temperature!

After seeing this coffee warmer all over BuzzFeed Shopping and even gifting my dad one for Christmas, I finally decided to buy one for myself. Based on all the reviews, I was pretty confident I'd soon be kicking myself for not getting it sooner, and that proved to be true: This thing not only looks good, but works great for keeping my coffee warm all day long (because yes, I'm one of those people that'll sip on coffee until 5 p.m., all right!!). I was kind of worried it'd be too small for some of my larger mugs, but the center plate is bigger than expected and accommodated every mug in my (very eclectic) collection perfectly. I can confirm that flat-bottomed mugs are the best option for using with this warmer as they do stay hotter, but it still keeps my concave-bottom mugs warm enough for my taste. Also, I looove how sleek the white version looks on my white desk, and the auto-shutoff function is a nice safety feature as an absent-minded person.

Get it from Amazon for $23.29+ (available in eight styles).

Promising review: "I love this product. I always buy one when I move into a new office. It’s basic, but it works. Clip adheres very well to my computer monitor when both services are clean and dry. Use some rubbing alcohol to clean both services before trying to adhere it. I like this document clip because it helps me be more productive. I also use it to hold papers that need my immediate attention if I am not doing data entry. In summary, I’ve purchased this product many times for a reason. It does the job with no frills and it’s a great value!" —Cassidy

Get it from Amazon for $10.08.

This clipboard stand is handmade from thick maple plywood, sanded down with a chestnut brown finish. The included binder clip is removable, and you can choose from a variety of finishes, like antique brass or rubbed bronze.

The Salvage Co. is a Minnesota-based Etsy shop specializing in handmade clipboards.

Promising review: “Well made, well packaged, and perfect for my needs. Especially love that the clip can be moved so the board can be used in landscape or portrait mode.” —Dani Dayton

Get it from The Salvage Co. on Etsy for $22.95+ (available in several paper sizes and clip colors).

Peep it in this adorable desk setup on TikTok.

Promising review: "I got this as a foot/leg rest underneath my desk and it's amazing as I constantly fidget in my seat, it's helpful to extend my legs and keep them elevated. Not to mention it's super cute, I love mushrooms! very happy with it and it delivered in perfect condition." —Nicole

Get it from Target for $100 (available in two colors).

This ultrasonic humidifier can deliver cool or warm mist based on your preference, with a remote so you can easily tweak the settings from your desk or bed. There's also an auto mode that lets you select your preferred humidity level, and it'll sense the current humidity in the air to turn on as needed!

Get it from our Goodful shop for $74.99 (originally $149.99).

Circle & Square Decor is a Utah-based small business that creates personalized family wall calendars, chore charts, and home decor.

Promising review: "This is an incredible calendar. It’s everything I wanted it to be and more. Super well made and packaged expertly. I’m so happy with my purchase." —Morgan Skillman

Get it from Circle & Square Decor on Etsy for $54.40+ (originally $68+; available with five frame colors as well as in a package with dry-erase markers and magnets).

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