WORKDAY ESSENTIALS

Thank you to Bai® Bubbles for sponsoring today’s post! As always, all thoughts and opinions are my own.

Whether you work in an office or work from home, finding your “workday essentials” is key to having a productive day. For some, it’s as simple as throwing their laptop in a bag and heading out the door, but for those like me, I ensure I not only have my laptop—but I also have snacks, coffee, water, a sparkling beverage of some sort (more on my current favorite bold flavor below!), chapstick, hand lotion, my planner, etc.—for my workday.

I assume some think I’m crazy, but I know a few of you are just like me and can appreciate this post! 😉

Since I work from home I’m fortunate enough to have most of my workday essentials right at my fingertips. This obviously is a major plus, but also can be tricky if you’re not careful. For example—rather than having a few healthy snacks at my workstation for when I get hungry, I could head to the kitchen and aimlessly snack for 30 minutes and lose track of time and derail my productivity. Instead of the latter, I opt for options that hold me accountable and keep me moving forward throughout the day rather than backwards.

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I’ve included my top 5 workday essentials below and am curious to know what some of yours are. Please feel free to leave them in the comments below!

1. Planner

Having a hardbound planner is absolutely crucial for my productivity! I’ve always loved keeping a planner and found that when I don’t have one handy to jot down my thoughts or ideas in, I easily forget deadlines and important dates, which is no bueno.

2. Healthy Snacks

I like to snack in between meals and having healthy snacks around my workspace is so important. I usually snack on protein bars, nuts, or dried fruit throughout the day.

3. Water

I’ve found that when I have water readily in front of me, I’ll drink it all day long. I keep my tumbler on my workstation to ensure I’m drinking at least 100oz of water a day. Staying hydrated plays a major role in my overall health and skin and I love the way I feel when I reach my 100oz a day goal.

4. To-Do List

Similar to the planner, I have to keep a to-do list. Whether it’s 3 bullets long or 10 bullets long, it helps me prioritize my day and reach my goals.

5. Bai Bubbles

Remember that current favorite I mentioned above? Not only do I love that each can of Bai Bubbles only has 5 calories and no added sugar, but drinking sparkling water throughout the day helps fight off the urge to drink an unhealthy alternative. I love that it’s a perfect midday pick-me-up that allows me to have it all and I never have to feel guilty about it.

My favorite flavors are Jamaica Blood Orange and Bolivia Black Cherry! So so yummy.

Available at all Kroger stores and right now you can get $0.75 off two Bai Bubble cans!