Today I am sharing with you the BEST of the BEST office setup that I have for my on the go office, as I love to travel while still being able to set up shop easily no matter where I find myself, and wherever that smell of fresh brewed coffee takes me over. Lol.
These few changes have helped me in oh so many ways and I know they will help you too!
I like to keep things simple but crazy effective for what I am doing, and this is the best setup I’ve come across so far.
Getting a stand for your laptop!
Oh yes honey. This will change your life in more ways than you could possibly know. It's that good! I have suffered from neck and shoulder pain for years as I clicky clacked away on my baby mac, and it's caused a lot of torment that I just "got used to" as I worked away.
It's taken its toll, and so when I came across The Roost Stand I just knew that I wanted a setup like that. Now, you don't have to have this exact stand, you can jerry-rig your own with a food cart on a table, and the needed accoutrements. Lol.
But really having your neck straight as you crank away will change the whole demeanor in your body and in your work. You WILL feel better and your work will show it.
The Roost Stand has a great image on their website that shows this:
From The Roost Stand Website.
And the pressure that is relieved from not working like a “gargoyle," as one of their testimonials puts it, it’s like a whole new way of life has opened up to you. Seriously.
Keyboard & Mouse/Pad
To go with your now standing laptop, to get the full effect you now need a keyboard and a mouse/pad that you can use.
I was able to upgrade to the new wireless Apple magic keyboard and magic trackpad and it's totally worth it. Sleek and slimness of the two work really well together, and you want to be able to pick up and go when you need.
It also doubles for when you want to hook your computer to your TV, you can now control the computer while still sitting quite a distance away. I need to test just how far the bluetooth range is, but it's been working really well for me as I work on my computer on the BIG screen. Lol.
You will enjoy it!
A Pilates Ball!
YES! If you’re anything like me, you like to make things fun and feel good as much as you can. And why not get in a little more fitness as you work.
Bounce your way out of a problem to some good music. Roll around when sitting still is no longer working for ya. And the best is the lay-back method for when you just need a break. Stretching out your abs, your back, your shoulders and getting some fresh blood to the brain can be just the thing to bring you back to life.
Especially now since sitting is the new smoking. Instead, we could bounce our way to some joy and release our lymphatic system to boot!
It’s definitely an office setup favorite.
Noise Cancellation Headphones
I had to save up for these gems, but man was it one of the best purchases for work and life enjoyment. I spend a lot of my time in noisy Brooklyn, NY, which I love, but when I am in the middle of crafting up something, keeping my concentration goes a long way in keeping frustration at bay.
I have the white & teal Bose headset. They are awesome on the plane and even better when the guddda guddda jackhammer starts when the building next door is under construction.
But really, having the ability to block out unwanted noise and reclaim your headspace - there’s nothing more sacred.
And if your a meditator, using it in combination with Brain.fm or Gaia and a flip of the switch transports you to a whole new peace of mind.
Do Not Disturb Setting
A life saver for sure. Because how else are you ever going to get anything done!
Beeping and dinging, twerps and alerts. It’s enough to drive anyone crazy when they're in the midst of writing something of value.
So be sure to switch the phone and the desktop notifications to do not disturb as you go in for a segment or a pomodoro of work. You will feel so much better about how much you get done, and it’s FREE!
