With today’s technology, it is not only an option to have a great home office, but also a mobile office. If you take a peak into my mobile office toolbox, you probably won’t find anything unexpected, but you might notice how little I keep in there. I actually need very few things to execute my job as a writer and communication strategist effectively.
1. Laptop
A laptop is essential for almost everyone, even if you aren’t working for yourself. Unlike the older computers, my MacBook can do just about anything that I need. Also, it is super portable, allowing me to work from almost anywhere, including Julius Meinl, my favorite coffee house around the corner.
2. iPhone
I can’t take my laptop with me everywhere, but I can take my iPhone, and that is almost as good. Having constant access to email, information and clients is an amazing resource. This allows me to be so much more mobile. I can go out, explore and experience life without missing a beat.
3. Sketch book
Ideas come to me all of the time, and if I don’t write them down immediately, they are likely to disappear forever. For these occasions, I keep a small sketch book with me at all times. The content of my sketch book is extremely disjointed and really is all over the place, but without it, none of my ideas would ever come to fruition.
4. To-do list
I may be a creative, but I also love a good to-do list. Even more, I love crossing items off my list. By making a list each morning and prioritizing the day’s activities allows me to start each day organized and ready to knock things off my list one by one.
5. Hot tea
Last but not least, my toolbox if full of hot tea. Like so many others, I rely on my morning caffeine. I find that it helps ease me into the day and allows me to think a bit more clearly. I understand that most of this is probably psychological, but I don’t really mind because I love my morning tea!
Armed with my laptop, smartphone, sketch book, to-do list and hot tea, I am ready to take on any project, anywhere.
What do you need for your mobile office? Are there any tools that you rely on to streamline your workflow?
