Kaitlyn Wells

Nov 4, 2024 | nytimes.com | Kaitlyn Wells |Melanie Pinola

No matter how great your office chair is, you’re not doing your body any favors by sitting in it for the whole day. But being on your feet constantly isn’t good for your comfort or health, either. An electric, height-adjustable standing desk provides the best of both worlds. Want a productivity and energy boost? Push a button to raise the desk so you can move a little while working. Feel like leaning back in your chair for some deep focus time? Push another button to lower the desk.

Nov 3, 2024 | nytimes.com | Jackie Reeve |Kaitlyn Wells |Melanie Pinola

You can find plenty of phone apps to help you keep track of your life, but stationery lovers know the power of writing it all down on paper. It’s hard to beat the satisfaction of crossing something off your to-do list with a sharp pencil or a smooth pen. And unlike calendar and to-do list apps, paper planners let you color outside the lines, literally and metaphorically.

Oct 31, 2024 | nytimes.com | Kaitlyn Wells |Melanie Pinola

Just as supportive insoles can make all the difference when you go for a walk, a standing desk mat can be a game changer if you stand at work, even for brief periods. A comfortable mat like the Ergodriven Topo supports your legs and back better than the floor will. And its varied terrain will keep you moving, which experts agree is crucial. This mat is easy to slide in and out of position, and six years of testing have shown it’s built to last.

Oct 20, 2024 | nytimes.com | Kaitlyn Wells

No professional wardrobe is complete without a great-looking bag to carry all of your gear. For people who have to lug around a computer, laptop bags are a more polished, grown-up option than a backpack, and they offer more storage space than a briefcase.

Sep 26, 2024 | nytimes.com | Melanie Pinola |Kaitlyn Wells

Many cheap office chairs can make you feel as if you’ve been crammed into a torturous economy seat on a cross-country flight. But quality office chairs give you an upgrade to first class—they’re designed to support your body comfortably for the long haul. We’ve researched dozens of office chairs, interviewed four ergonomics experts, and asked test panelists (with a variety of body types) to sit in deliberation for more than 175 collective hours.