When you sit down at your desk to work, you need to be in the right mindset to get the job done. This is easier said than done. Sometimes, there may be other things on your mind, or you might just have so much on at work that it is hard to focus on the task that is right in front of you. There are many ways to deal with work stress, one of the best ways to overcome it is to have a clean, organized desk that you enjoy working at.

Below are eight essential office supplies that every man needs. With these items at their working station, it will allow them to get through the day to day of their job as easily and professionally as possible:

1. Desk Lamp

If you are going to be staring at your computer screen or reading printed documents in a small type font, you need to make sure that you have adequate light. An overhead light might be able to do the trick, but to ensure that you are avoiding one of the most common causes of eye strain, poor light, you need to get a desk lamp.

Desk lamps come in many different styles and can suit any budget or aesthetic that you have in mind. Don’t just stop at the lamp itself, be sure to think about the bulb you choose. There are now so many options such as daylight bulbs, Edison bulbs, and even smart bulbs.

2. Wrist support

These are good office supplies for men who type a lot. This extremely useful piece of office equipment can go a long way to preventing injury. Yes, this might come as a shock to many of you, but you can be injured from just sitting and using a computer keyboard. If you notice that your wrists ache after a lot of typing, then you should look into getting a foam wrist support. This can allow you to work longer and harder without the distractions of sore wrists.

3. Laptop stands

If you are using a laptop every day, you might find that it is a great deal more comfortable to use a laptop stand and an external keyboard. This allows you to set up the laptop screen at head height and put the keyboard within reach. A laptop stand will prevent you from hunching over your keyboard and allow for an ergonomic seating position.

An external keyboard also allows you to have the full range of buttons at your fingertips. If you are other inputting numbers, the keypad can save you a great deal of time and energy.

4. Smartphone stand

You might find that having your cell phone on your desk a little bit of a distraction. Constantly checking to see if you have any notifications that can interfere with productivity and prevent you from getting your work done.

A smartphone stand can position the phone in such a way that should you get a notification you will see it right away and can prioritize whether it needs your attention or not. Some of the more expensive smartphone stands also charge your phone as well.

5. Desk organizer

They haven’t improved on this essential bit of plastic in the past several decades. This is a very simple organizer for your paperwork, pens and other stationery items you will need throughout the day. By including this on your desk you will be encouraged to keep the rest of the surface free from other documents and distractions.

Even if you do the majority of your work on your computer screen it is always handy to have hard copies or a notepad close by to jot things down or keep information on as a backup.

6. Mirror

Both men and women need to look their best right before a big meeting. Having a small mirror that you can take a quick look at yourself and check your teeth can save you from some major embarrassment. If you don’t want to be seen as vain, then using your cell phone camera as a mirror can also work well.

7. A good set of Bluetooth headphones

Work-related or not, you will be watching videos and listening to music at your desk, although you probably won’t want to always advertise what you are doing. With a good set of headphones, you will be able to discreetly listen to whatever you want at your desk.

8. Photo frame

These are good office supplies for men who are family-oriented. You will probably want to remember why you are putting all of these long hours into work when you could be with your family, on your boat, playing golf, or a million other things. To help you to get through the say you should have a photo frame on your desk with a picture that keeps you motivated.