My Mobile Office Essentials
When it comes to working remotely, it’s important to be efficient with your (often limited) space. After a couple of years working from coffee shops, co-working spaces, or even my couch, I have finally found the essentials I need to be productive and comfortable. Click on the titles to shop the items.
1. MacBook Air (& charger)
I don’t know about you, but I don’t want to lug around a massive Dell or (insert name of other laptops I don’t know the name of) computer. Not only are they heavy, they take up precious space. Although the MacBook Air doesn’t have an insert for CDS or DVDs, you can purchase an extension that will allow you to use those.
2. MOFT laptop stand
My MOFT (AKA Mobile Office For Travelers) is amazing. It easily attaches to the bottom of your laptop and is virtually invisible when not propped up. It also helps prevent the neck aches that can occur from looking down at a screen.
3. Wireless Apple Mouse
I used the credit from turning in my old iPhone through Apple’s buy back program to purchase this wireless mouse. It prevents my fingers from aching, especially while doing design work!
4. Mouse Pad
I love this mouse pad as it’s functional and stylish. One side is aluminum and the other side is a waterproof mat.
5. Mark & Graham Laptop Case
I received this monogrammed laptop sleeve as a Christmas gift this past year and I LOVE IT. It fits pretty much everything I need for a day of work.
6. External Hard Drive
Anyone else get notifications that your computer space is almost full? The WORST. I use the My Passport for Mac external hard drive and it has been amazing for freeing up storage on my device by storing files, pictures, etc I don’t need access to on a daily basis.
7. Moglea Notebook
Although most of my work is done digitally, I prefer to take notes in a journal for my initial client meetings. I’ve found that if the client can’t see what you’re doing on your screen they can feel like you’re looking at something else / are distracted. There’s also no substitution to a good brainstorm with pen and paper! I picked up this beautiful hand painted notebook from one my of favorite local shops Wanderful Boxes.
8. Blue Light Glasses
According to Amazon, these glasses “can relieve our eye fatigue especially when watching TV and looking at a computer”. Since they were only $16.99, I decided to give them a try. I’ll be honest, I forget to wear them most days but it’s a habit I want to create. I know people who swear by them!
Although I have found each of these items to be incredibly useful for me, everyone has to find what works for them. I’d love to hear YOUR favorite mobile office essentials — I’m always game to try new things!
Cheers,
Emily