Spring is a time for change and renewed energy. When applied to an office setting, “change” can translate into anything positive, like improved productivity, enhanced health, and all-over better planning. These are the top ingredients that happy and efficient teams are made of.

We share our Top 5 gadgets to help bring a spring to your office-step this season.

1. Keep better track of your time with Ticktime

The Ticktime time management desk tool showcases three different times.

• The actual time,
• A countdown timer, and
• A start-to-count timer

This way you can track how long you are taking on projects, or set a count down on tasks that have a time limit. Make time for meditation and breaks more efficiently with this gadget.

2. Curb nail biting with Infini fidget desk toy

What’s that annoying habit you do when you are in deep thought or feeling stressed? Maybe you start to doodle like a crazy person, bite your nails, or grind your teeth? We all do something ‘weird’ but with Infini your habit won’t cause harm to yourself or annoy others. Use this addictive little desk toy to Spin & Click, Roll & Press and Swipe all your stress away. It is also a great tool for improving your focus.

3. Never take a sip of cold coffee ever again with Ember Mug?

Nobody likes a lukewarm drink. The Ember Mug? can help you keep your beverage at the exact temperature you want it. This mug means fewer trips to the kitchen to remake or reheat drinks, which is an incredible time saver. However, it is quite expensive, so we suggest washing it yourself and protecting it with your life.

4. Combat lower back pain and move more with Jumbo DeskStand

Sitting is the new smoking. Shocking but true. Research shows that by sitting less we can reduce back pain and decrease our chances of developing cancer, Diabetes Type 2 and heart problems. However, with a “desk job”, achieving this seems anything but practical.

The ergonomic Jumbo DeskStand is the answer to sitting less.

This biodegradable, adjustable, “sit-stand” tool can help you switch between sitting and standing with minimal effort. It is made in Cape Town, so it’s an awesome local product too.

5. Improve productivity through a neat workspace with an iDesk Organiser

Quick – take a look at what is going on on your desk right now! Is everything neat and where it should be? Or is it chaos?

Did you know you can improve your efficiency by 10-15% with a neat work environment?
The iDesk Organiser by Satechi allows you to store pens, a cup/glass, your phone, and notes, etc. in one convenient place in a lightweight, slim organiser. It also boasts three USB ports.

While some of these gadgets are made and sold overseas, an online search for similar local  products can help you find suitable replacements.

To a happy, healthy, and productive spring!

Chantel Venter

Chantél Venter is a creative writer, strategic thinker, and a serious gesticulator. She’s passionate about storytelling, small businesses and bringing color to the world ­– be it through her words or wardrobe.

She holds a four-year degree in Business and Mass Media Communication and Journalism. She’s been a copywriter and editor for the technology, insurance and architecture industries since 2007 and believes anybody can run a small business successfully. She therefore enjoys finding and sharing the best and most practical tips for this purpose.