According to Gallup, 53% of the U.S. full-time workforce operates within a hybrid work model that allows them to spend part of their week working remotely and in the office.
Coordinating a hybrid life requires organization for the remote and office environment. Traveling between the office, my home office, and on-site with a client is easy when you have the means to adapt to any setting.
Admittedly, my transition into hybrid life was rocky. I never had everything I needed or lost gear along the way (i.e., phone chargers, computer chargers, and endless cords to who-knows-what).
At networking events and around the water cooler, folks ask me, "How do you work hybrid and stay steady?" It's easy now, after losing items and making these staples on the go.
Here's what's in my bag:
Hiearcool USB-C Adapter - Plug into docking stations and set a great day in motion without a ridiculous number of cords.
EarFun AirPro 2 Noise Canceling Earbuds - Impressive noise canceling with a long-haul battery charge at a reasonable price. CNET and CNN consistently ranked these earbuds best in their class.
Team Gee Portable Triple Monitor for Laptop - A triple monitor setup on the go better ensures productivity, especially in offices that lack several docking stations and multiple monitor setups.
Jabra Elite 85h Noise Canceling Headphones - Because I am most often in an "open bull pin" concept office, I can go without headphones. Jabra Elite 85h are wireless headphones with a built-in battery that lasts up to 36 hours on a single charge for continuous use while accepting calls. These are a solid backup to my earbuds.
Rocketbook Smart Reusable Notebook - Instantly connects and stores my notes, UX doodles, information architectural sketches, and lists in the cloud with the free smart notebook app. I purchased a Rocketbook shortly after my Spring Cleaning 2022 unearthed 28 paper notebooks, a collection amassed over the past five years.
Pilot Frixion Ball Point Pens - Compatible with the Rocketbook and "regular" paper notebooks.
Lovevook Tote Bag with USB Charging - A waterproof bag that seamlessly transitions from coffee meetups to a client's office to a networking happy hour. Holds two laptops and helps me out when I am running low on a charge.
Note: This is not a sponsored ad, and I do not receive a commission for these recommendations. These are just amazing products that withstand turmoil in my bag from place to place.
