I’ve always felt a bit like a nomadic worker. I’m not comfortable always toiling away at the same workstation; I need variety. Some days I’ll stroll into the local coffee shop of a New York City neighborhood I don’t often frequent or – when the weather is just right – I’ll find a plush spot in Union Square Park and work among nature. I’m sure many of you can agree that being anywhere for too long can be boring… so I encourage you to switch up your routine a bit.
When I do venture out to work, these are a few things that I do not leave the house without…
Urbanears Headphones – I absolutely love this brand of headphones. They’re light, colorful and produce great sound. Aside from being both colorful and feather-light, the headband and ear cushions of the Humlan headphones can be tossed in the wash! Never again will I complain about dirty or scuffed headsets. (Note: I accented my pair of green Humlan headphones using the removable ear cushions from the black version)
MacBook Air – This laptop is my lifeline. There isn’t much more I can say about this fantastic computer than has already been said.
Graf & Lantz Laptop Sleeve – I am beyond in love with this laptop case. It’s the perfect fit and doesn’t weigh down my computer. I love the neutral felt-and-leather combination, which adds a stylish flair to my work necessities.
Moleskine Notebook – I take this notebook with me everywhere. While I enjoy being tech-dependent, I will never stop using a pen and paper to gather my thoughts. I’m not sure why but I can collect my notes much more efficiently (and remember them!) when I use traditional writing methods. My high school teachers would be so proud…
Desk Accessories – I’m a bit obsessive when it comes to the organization of my notebook. I like to have color-coded call outs scattered within so I can easily locate a specific project or find an important side-note.
What items would you consider are your work essentials?