Office Desk Essentials

My desk at home is full of all the bits and bobs I need to get me through whatever work i'm doing, I have a choice to decorate it as I like and it truly feels like my space. However at work I don't have that option as everything is very corporate and sterile. However, there are four items of mine I have made sure to have beside me at work and home. These are..

Hand cream is a must - living in tropical climate means the air condition is working all day long which means my skin tends to get very dry and flaky. This one from The Body Shop is the Japanese Cherry Blossom Hand and Nail cream. Promising to "instantly soften and moisture with cherry blossom extract". It isn't an intensive hand cream and i'd say it does an OK job of moisturizing and softening which I don't mind because i'm still at work and need to use the keyboard which can get uncomfortable with a thick cream. Unfortunately I was unable to find this on The Body Shop online.

The second item is an Australian favorite Lucas Pawpaw Ointment balm. This product is a lifesaver and is not only a desk staple but an essential for every handbag of mine. This balm can be used for multiple areas, I generally use it on my lips but can be used for boils, bums, chafing, cuts, cracked skin, gravel rash, splinters, open wounds, insect bites and nappy rash. Like I said it's a LIFESAVER. It has a thick consistency and a balmy texture. The smell is barely noticeable. Overall I love this product and will continue to use it for the rest of my days.

The third item is Clear Eyes eye drops. Over the years my mum used this when travelling to relieve sore and tired eyes. Personally I have loved this little guy because I have a desk job and am looking at a screen for at least 8 hours a day, not to mention my mobile and iPad once I get home from work. No matter how well I sleep or whether I wear my glasses there are those days my poor little eyes get so sore and irritated. These eye drops always help relieve and get me back on track with my work. This was purchased at my local pharmacy and no prescription is required.

Most of you are probably familiar with the Vicks Inhaler - a funny looking object you stick up your nostril and inhale. Growing up my grandparents always had one of these and I LOVED inhaling it just for fun. However as I got older I realised how much this little object can truly help. I carry it with me all the time and have an additional one at my desk. I don't necessarily use this when I'm sick as the office tends to accumulate lots of dust and sometimes I just need a nice fresh clearing. I picked this one up from my local chemist.

The fifth and final product is quite obvious - Listerine, since I currently have braces I have been advised to steer clear from chewing gum, I personally don't like mints and mouth wash is too messy. These little dudes are perfect for after that morning coffee and lunch. No one and I mean no one enjoys talking to someone with a smelly breath, it's unprofessional and gross!

I hope you enjoyed this most, let me know what you keep handy at your office desk!