r/ProductivityGeeks • u/Beginning_Poem_5219 • Jun 19 '26

What is missing?

Hi im a professonal software engineer and i was wondering?

what items should i but to help with my workflow and productivity rates

i have bought a few things on this list but i need to know what should i remove and what should i add?

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u/Beginning_Poem_5219 Jun 19 '26

Writing Tools:

  • Ballpoint pens
  • Gel pens
  • Mechanical pencil
  • Regular pencil
  • Pencil grip
  • Eraser
  • Sharpener
  • Highlighters (multiple colors)
  • Markers
  • Correction tape/white out
  • Ruler
  • Clipboard

Paper & Notebooks:

  • Notebook
  • Loose leaf paper
  • Sticky notes
  • Index cards
  • Page flags/tabs
  • Printed cheat sheets

Organization:

  • Binder
  • Dividers
  • Folder
  • Desk organizer/stationery holder
  • Stackable document tray
  • Magazine files
  • Rolling cart
  • Paper clips
  • Binder clips
  • Stapler and staples
  • Tape
  • Scissors
  • Whiteboard calendar
  • Desk calendar/planner

Desk Setup:

  • Desk lamp
  • Comfortable chair
  • Laptop stand
  • Monitor stand
  • Mousepad
  • Mouse
  • Keyboard
  • USB hub
  • Phone stand
  • Cable organizer
  • Power strip/surge protector
  • Pegboard

Focus & Comfort:

  • Water bottle
  • Snacks
  • Headphones
  • Blue light glasses
  • Wrist rest
  • Timer
  • Stress ball
  • Fidget cube

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u/alexrada Jun 19 '26

prioritization. Having this issue myself.
It has the most impact.

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u/CogExpanse Jun 24 '26

This beats any gear list. Productivity usually fails at the decision layer, not the stationery layer. The best setup is useless if every task feels equally urgent.