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Most of us work too hard—it’s just a fact. According to a recent study, the average full-time employee works 47 hours a week (yes, that’s 7 hours more than the standard 40). On top of that, four out of five of us eat our lunch at our desks without stepping away from our screens. And, to top it all off, we only put 54% of our paid vacation days to good use. Look, we get it—it can feel near impossible to prioritize self-care when you’re trying to get to inbox zero, reply to every Slack message, and hit those tight deadlines.
So, in the interest of multi-tasking and seeking ways we can take a moment for ourselves without leaving our desks (hey, baby steps, right?), we partnered with our friends at OLLY and asked our Create & Cultivate team to share the wellness products they swear by for staying healthy and focused at the office—and our colleagues did not disappoint. Spanning stress-reducing gummies to glow-inducing collagen peptides, these are the products that our co-workers here at C&C HQ keep stocked in their desk drawers at all times.
Keep scrolling to find out how you too can squeeze in a moment of self-care during your 9-5.
Maeve Casey, Account Manager
My Office Self-Care Staple Is: OLLY Daily Energy
It’s My 9-to-5 Go-to Because: I’m not a coffee drinker and sometimes I need a little pick-me-up to give me that extra boost of energy. I take this every morning for sustained energy throughout the day. Olly Daily Energy gummies do just that while tasting amazing.
OLLY Daily Energy
$13.99
Alyssa Sage, Marketing Manager
My Office Self-Care Staple Is: OLLY Goodbye Stress
It’s My 9-to-5 Go-to Because: Who isn’t stressed out these days? These gummies are my go-to during an especially busy work week, or when I’m traveling for an event. They’re extremely calming and help me crush through my heavy workload days.
OLLY Goodbye Stress
$13.99
Carly Johnson, Sr. Director, Brand Marketing
My Office Self-Care Staple Is: OLLY Collagen Gummy Rings
It’s My 9-to-5 Go-to Because: I am always open to testing different skincare regimens that could potentially help prevent aging and these Collagen Gummy Rings are my newest obsession. They do their part to eliminate fine lines and wrinkles but if I am being completely honest, they are absolutely delicious, too.
OLLY Collagen Gummy Rings
$19.99
Sacha Strebe, Editorial Director
My Office Self-Care Staple Is: OLLY Active Immunity Berry Brave
It’s My 9-to-5 Go-to Because: We are always on the go—when one show ends another one begins. This delicious gummy vitamin is my savior because it keeps my immunity in check so that when life gets tough, I get even tougher.
OLLY Active Immunity Berry Brave
$13.99
Nairi Najarian, Sr. Director, Digital Marketing
My Office Self-Care Staple Is: OLLY Sleep
It’s My 9-to-5 Go-to Because: Our team clocks a lot of miles when traveling coast-to-coast to all the amazing cities that graciously host our conferences and summits. We have the ATX Pop-Up in March and our Beauty Summit in New York this May, so packing my OLLY Sleep gummies inside my carry-on is my must before a flight. They definitely mellow and calm my mind down, so I can rest up and catch some much-needed zzzs before the next stop!
OLLY Sleep
$13.99
Cierra White, Talent & Sales Coordinator
My Office Self-Care Staple Is: OLLY Glowing Skin
It’s My 9-to-5 Go-to Because: Every day is the perfect day to put your best face forward. OLLY’s Glowing Skin helps me do just that with its perfect mixture of hyaluronic acid, collagen, and sea buckthorn. I not only feel good but my skin looks good! That’s why Glowing Skin is my go-to!
OLLY Glowing Skin
$13.99
Megan Beauchamp, Managing Editor
My Office Self-Care Staple Is: OLLY Goodbye Stress
It’s My 9-to-5 Go-to Because: When I’m on deadline, these stress-relieving gummies help bring down my cortisol levels without compromising my ability to focus, which is exactly the mindset I need to be in to get the job done. Plus, they taste just like berries (always a plus!).
OLLY Goodbye Stress
$13.99
Neha Kumar, Chief Operating Officer
My Office Self-Care Staple Is: OLLY Undeniable Beauty
It’s My 9-to-5 Go-to Because: A few months after having my baby, I experienced extreme hair loss. I started taking these supplements and I now swear by them. My hair is much fuller and radiant.
OLLY Undeniable Beauty
$13.99
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