A desk without anything living on it can feel flat by the afternoon. A few small changes help.
Choose an easy plant that tolerates indoor light, such as a pothos or a snake plant. Place the desk so you can see out of a window if you can.
Swap a screen background for a photo you took on a walk. Keep a small stone or a pine cone from a trip as a reminder of time outside.
Every hour or so, look out of the window for a minute. It is a simple way to rest your eyes and reset.