What’s in My Work Bag

The mystery of how I keep my work life together are about to be exposed. It’s no secret that keeping yourself organized leads to increased productivity, and productivity leads to keeping those #bossbabe heels a moving. Moving forward and crushing everyday. No, crushing everyday is not a dream. It’s a way of life and a motto I live by every single day.

Types of Work Bags

I have numerous work bags. I tend to get sick of the same thing over and over again really easy, so over the years I have accumulated a few work bags that I cycle through. All the bags range in size and different straps: long, short, etc. Everyone carries a special purpose. Some of them are better for traveling than others, and the super cute designer ones are for those personal or large business meeting trips. If I used the cute designer ones everyday they would get so worn out. The airport and travel tend to not be so kind to cute bags.

Go To Spots to Buy Cute Inexpensive Work Bags

• Nordstrom Rack
• Kate Spade (Sign up for her emails and they have surprise 75% off sales. I buy work bags then.)
• 6PM
• Zappos

The Specifics

LapTop

What’s a work bag without a laptop or in my case sometimes two. My personal laptop is a MacBook and I love her all too much. My work laptop isn’t so kind on the shoulder. When I travel out of town for work I bring both, because let’s face it our personal lives don’t stop just because we are traveling for work.

Wallet

You have to be able to pay. Let’s face it nothing is free these days. I tend to always use my Kate Spade striped wallet. This saves me from having to pack a purse when I am out of town.

Sunglasses

That big ole sun is not so good for your eyes, at least not directly. Sunglasses are a must to protect your eyes, but can also help you be incognito or keep to yourself. Sometimes you just need to throw those sunglasses on and toss in those airbuds and zone out the chaos around you.

Headphones

I always have a pair of headphones in my work bag. You never know when you will have a conference call or just need to zone out or hype it up with some music. I currently have those lovely corded headphones, but those AirPods are on their way to my house now, and I couldn’t be more excited.

Planner

I love writing in a planner. I know I may be old school, but it’s therapeutic to write down most everything. Yes, I keep electronic calendars and TODO lists as well, but that paper planner will alway keep it’s spot.

Cord Bag/Case

I keep all my cords and headphones in one little bag/case. What are all my cords?

• Laptop charger(s)
• Phone Charger
• iWatch Charger
• Headphones
• Laptop mouse

Pencil Case

I feel like I am back in middle school and high school carrying a pencil case, but it’s a must. How else do you carry those post it notes, pens, paper clips, etc.?

Notebook

I do take notes electronically a lot, but I do still keep a notebook with me. Every different thing in life has it’s own: work, blog and personal/motivation. I don’t carry all of them with me all the time, only the one I need at the time.

Book

You never know when you will have a few extra moments. If I am driving to and from work, I tend to not take a book, however if I am flying a book is a must. Your flight is the perfect time to catch up on some good reading.

Portable Charging Pack

There definitely is not always an outlet where you need it OR maybe you aren’t staying in one spot long enough to charge what you need charged. I carry a small/medium charging pack, and it has been a lifesaver. My phone is usually close to dead by the end of the day, so this comes in handy.

Water Bottle

Hydration is key to keeping up those #bossbabe vibes and crushing everything that comes your way. I used to be that person that didn’t drink much water, but the last couple of years I have started making myself drink more water and it has become, slowly but surely, something I crave.

Snack

I always have a little something with me. Sometimes I think I will get lunch, dinner, etc. prior to XYZ, but it doesn’t alway happen. Having a snack in your bag for snacking reasons and to tide you over until you do get that meal is the best. My go to’s are: almonds, crunchy chickpeas, parmesan crisps or roasted board bean crips.

All The Things

Last, but not least I carry a little cosmetic bag with, all the things. It has a little lotion, chapstick, lip gloss, kleenex, advil, ranitidine, extra contact and eye drops. You just never know.

#Bossbabe

That’s it ladies. That is all the things I carry in my work bag. Hopefully, letting you know what I keep in my workbag help you in becoming more organized and prepared. Help you be the #bossbabe I know all of you have inside of you. What are your must have work bag items?