My WFH Desk Essentials

In this episode, I share my essential desk items that actually matter for freelancers, no aesthetic fluff, just practical tools that boost productivity: Water bottle: Stay hydrated throughout your workday Second screen: Reduce overwhelm and boost productivity with dual monitors Desk snacks: Keep trail mix, protein bars, or grapes handy to avoid blood sugar crashes Stream Deck: Game-changing productivity tool for creating shortcuts (even has a free mobile app to try first!) 💡 My Pro Tips: Prep your lunch the night before to ensure you actually stop and eat You don't need fancy expensive tech, I worked on Chromebooks for years Treat your brain like a plant: keep it fed and watered What are YOUR desk must-haves? Drop a comment below! Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 1:18 Number 1: Water Bottle - Stay Hydrated 2:21 Number 2: Second Screen Setup 4:05 Number 3: Desk Snacks & Lunch Tips 4:49 Number 4: Stream Deck for Shortcuts 7:28 Recap: The Four Essentials 8:50 Your Desk Must-Haves? Follow me on Instagram Follow me on Bluesky Email: hello@emmacossey.com Come join us in the free Freelance Lifestylers Facebook group Want more support? Check out the Freelance Lifestyle School courses and membership. Join the Freelance Lifestyle Discord Community: Order my book: The Freelance Lifestyle: Your Friendly Guide to Starting a Freelance Business

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My WFH Desk Essentials is an episode from The Freelancer's Teabreak by The Freelance Lifestyle.

This episode is 09:15 long.

This episode was published on Mar 26, 2026.

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