Best desktop shelves & office shelves according to redditors

Amazon :) ClosetMaid 1581 Cubeicals Off-set Mini Organizer, Espresso https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004DEWKQQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_1pSBzbF7QTN41

here!

Thanks! It’s from Amazon :)

I've been looking at a lot because my table/desk/top space is really limited. Amazon and Target are my best friends.

Here's my current window shopping list.

Really eyeing this desktop organizer like mad because I can use it for other stuff other than makeup if I wanted to.

I also recommend checking out Target at the seasonal aisle near the entrance because I scored this for $6, it's two parts the top and the drawer. They were $3 each. They also have lots of bathroom containers for around $1-5 each. These grey containers are from Target.

https://imgur.com/a/R3RRtOI

VIVO Black Wood 24" Wide Desktop Stand Ergonomic Monitor Riser and Desk Tabletop Organizer (STAND-V000D) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0741GJFFH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_JupXBb5HF3ZD9

you could look up monitor stands on amazon. they usually have a few desktop shelves that stand on the desk 5 or 6 inches high that your cintiq could rest on and put the keyboard in the space under it. something like this. https://www.amazon.com/VIVO-Ergonomic-Tabletop-Organizer-STAND-V000D/dp/B0741GJFFH

This is what I bought until I was able to get a good deal on a display case. Here's what it looks like with 1/144 kits.

It looks like Target is sold out of them, but Amazon has them for just a little bit more than I paid a few years back. https://www.amazon.com/ClosetMaid-1581-Cubeicals-Organizer-Espresso/dp/B004DEWKQQ/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1479162821&sr=8-1&keywords=closetmaid+mini+organizer

We had guests over the weekend which means I lost my office for a few days. I put my desktop riser on the dresser and the cat tree became a side table. I ended up being a bit more productive but standing at a desk all day does wear you out.

Desktop Riser

Balance/Standing Board

Something like this, perhaps?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017CD6JYS/ref=s9_acsd_top_hd_bw_bXCbCF_c_x_2_w?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=merchandised-search-3&pf_rd_r=DN068FJWQZ3F6Q4XZEH2&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=74bc9007-8afd-51b1-9553-67658907c988&pf_rd_i=490622011

My boyfriend uses the built in desk for his computer and it works well, that side isn't an issue. The issue is this weird storage built in! The cupboard up top is currently used for linens and we have computer equipment down below. Not sure what to do with the tabletop. It just accumulates junk right now and I hate it. I've been thinking about getting something like this: https://www.amazon.com/Adjustable-Natural-Desktop-Organizer-Bookcase/dp/B017CD6JYS/ref=sr_1_5?s=office-products&ie=UTF8&qid=1486856362&sr=1-5&keywords=desktop+organizer

CORSAIR MM800 Polaris RGB Mouse Pad - 15 RGB LED Zones - USB Passthrough - High-Performance Mouse Pad Optimized for Gaming Sensors https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01LZ2SET7/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_jKfoDb0VFX2NW

You didn’t say anything about a mouse pad. This one is a great RGB option for $45 on Amazon,

Or how about a RGB headset stand, also from Corsair:

CORSAIR ST100 RGB Premium Headset Stand with 7.1 Surround Sound - 3.5mm and 2xUSB 3.0 https://www.amazon.com/dp/B074ZQJW9R/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_4MfoDb95EHGE0

Or give the gift of more desk space. Monitor risers come in all shapes and sizes:

VIVO Black Wood 24 inch Wide Desktop Stand | Ergonomic Monitor, Keyboard, Laptop, Small TV Riser and Desk Tabletop Organizer (STAND-V000D) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0741GJFFH/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_wTfoDbHTXW030

I'm a big advocate of planners and to do lists and goals. So I have a notebook dedicated to random thoughts/to do lists. I also have a Create 365 planner for my schedule for work, appointments, dates, birthdays, daily to do lists, goals for the week, goals for the month, etc. It helps keep my days from being incredibly overwhelming and let's me know the last time I did certain things. Not just work related, but in my personal life, too.

I recommend the app UFYH(Unfuck your Habitat) or the tumblr site. Those are more for like... Household organization/cleaning/etc. It's been inspiring and has a lot of good ideas for keeping yourself from looking at it and going "IT'S TOO MUCH!"

I like this in my kitchen and on my desk. I like everything having a certain place, y'know. Keeps things from getting too lost all the time. ;)

When it comes to your self esteem and self confidence, I recommend taking up a hobby! Learning something new can make you feel better about yourself, keep yourself entertained, and if you ever want to turn your brain off to what's going on, just go ahead and start looking in to something new. Develop a new skill.

Also, journaling. Even if you're just writing a sentence regarding something positive or small that made you happy with life or yourself, think about remembering it. Or the app Happier! I love that app.

And in regards to making you happy, here's a man proposing to his wife after a cochlear implant. I thought this was way too sweet to not share.

Edited to add :: /r/personalfinance /r/planner and /r/EatCheapAndHealthy are great reddits to hang out in for advice and tips

This is awesome, unfortunately the one I like isn't available in the US, so I ended up grabbing this less-cute version: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0741GJFFH/ref=od_aui_detailpages00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07854SMSH

Kind of cheap quality but it gets the job done.

Doesn’t fit the color, but a simple idea is a small shelf for storage under the monitors like this for example

Saving Bamboo Desk Organiser, AhfuLife Small Objects Storage Keyboard Commodity Shelf with 6 Compartments Anti dust shelf over keyboard for smartphone, ipad, notepads, and more https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078ZRVS31/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_dPY7AbR5HSX28

Do you mean no desk on the floor at all? That will be hard to achieve. Maybe look for something that has minimal legs - generally IKEA is the go to for affordable but decent quality. There's some wall mounted desks but they're usually laptop sized. You could take a look at the IKEA Svalnäs series where you could have a small wall mounted desk and shelves either above or next to it for the consoles. There's some pre-made combos but I think you can also put together your own.

If you get a proper desk, you could get a monitor stand like this one and put the two consoles underneath this shelf. Then you still have space for keyboard and monitors easily.

Edit: If you're up for DIY you could do a deeper desk, but I can't advise you on max depth/weight/etc etc. Here's an example guide.

Can you cover it, like buy or build a low profile monitor riser that doubles as a comfy cat bed?

https://www.amazon.com/Way-Basics-Stackable-Sustainable-paperboard/dp/B07G3G97W2/ref=asc_df_B07G3G97W2/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=309775069815&hvpos=1o2&hvnetw=g&hvrand=3910135658670940352&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9021492&hvtargid=pla-574933439273&psc=1

Invest in a stand up desk.

If you want to save money, just get the one that sits on top of a normal desk.

Make sure you have an anti impact mat to stand on as well.

Something like this:

https://www.amazon.com/Standing-Desk-Converter-Adjustable-Workstation/dp/B01N3CM6ZH

And don't have a chair in the area. A medicine ball, if anything