9 things you should always keep on your office desk

9 things you should always keep in your office desk Whether you have a 9-5 job or have to spend around 12 hours a day in the confines of your office, planning beforehand and keeping your office desk stocked of bare essentials can go a long way in boosting your productivity at work. The best part is, you need not spend a lot of money for being prepared for any emergencies or other issues you might face in office. Instead of borrowing from your colleagues or having to hunt for the nearest shop, always keep these nine items in your desk’s drawer.Chewing gum or mint Chewing gum or mint: Did you know, neuroscientists have found that chewing gum has been associated with greater alertness and a more positive mood [1]? By chewing gum while working, you can fight off feelings of fatigue, lethargy or drowsiness and improve your productivity. Also, your breath will be fresh. Buy sugarless chewing gum to avoid hidden sources of sugar.Deodorant Deodorant: By the time you reach office after your morning commute, you’re sweaty or maybe your job requires some field work. Maintain hygiene and keep body odour at bay by having a long lasting deodorant in your office desk. You never know when you might need it.Sanitary napkins and extra pants Sanitary napkins and an extra pair of pants: There will be times when it could be difficult for you to predict when your period is going to arrive. There’s nothing more embarrassing than finding blood stains on your pants and having to ask your colleagues for a sanitary napkin. Stay on the safer side and keep a pair of comfortable pants and a few sanitary napkins in your desk drawer.A spare phone charger and earphones A spare phone charger and earphones: There will be days when you rush out of your house only to realize you forgot to carry your phone’s charger or earphones. This can ruin your entire day and requesting your colleagues to lend theirs can inconvenience them. So invest in an extra set of a charger and earphones and keep them safely in your office drawer.Tissues Tissues: Don’t be that person who sneezes or coughs in their hands or without covering your mouth. Always keep tissue papers on your desk and invest in a tissue box if you have any allergies.Band-aids Band-aids: Shoe bites, minor cuts and abrasions can be extremely painful. So instead of relying on your office’s first-aid box, buy band-aids in bulk and keep them in your office drawer.Create a To-do List Every Day Create a fun to-do list every day and make your kid perform all the tasks to keep them busy and away from the screens while learning new things every day.Hand sanitiser Hand sanitiser: Other than washing your hands after lunch, it might not be possible for you to make frequent trips to the toilet to wash your hands. So keep a hand sanitiser on your desk at all times.Healthy snacks Healthy snacks: You will get intense hunger pangs while you’re working at your desk, so keep some dry and non-perishable snacks in your desk. Avoid storing fruits or cooked food items altogether to keep rats away and seal your food properly. Stick to low-calorie snacks like dry bhel, khakhras, home-made popcorn, channa and dry fruits.