Moving into a new office and am excited to decorate. What do you keep in your office space to manage your symptoms and boost productivity?

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Very little. My decorative style could be best described as brutally minimalist. I have a white board for jotting notes, a few pictures of my kids, a lamp and that's about it.

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I’m considering a large whiteboard for one wall

A pomodoro timer, quiet fidget toys, and a brightly decorated planner.

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Pomodoro method started out using a kitchen timer, so you're just doing it old school. I was able to get my employer to pay for a fancier one for me as part of my accommodations arrangement.

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My desk calendar is one of my favorite things. Its a huge calendar and it really helps me keep track of due dates. I also love fun pens.

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I love a good desk calendar and colorful pens. I’m looking for a larger one since my new desk is much bigger, where did you find yours?

I hate to give a boring answer, but I decorate as little as possible. A few plants and a picture of my dogs, that's it. If I put too much visual clutter, it makes my symptoms worse.

I definitely intend to add some photos. That is something that was missing from my last set up

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