Workplace essentials: we asked five creatives what helps their day go that little bit smoother

At TBI, we’re all for healthy and comfortable work environments. We believe that creatives of all roles, and all levels, create their best work when they are well-rested, nourished, and happy. Let’s face it, the workday isn’t always going to be easy, but there’s nothing like a good playlist or morning routine to help see you through the day. We asked five creatives we admire what things – whether that be music, podcasts, coffee, snacks or stationery – help make their workday just a bit nicer? “I work from home and do most of my designing at my desk or the dining room table, but around 5pm, when there’s only about an hour and a half left before I log off, I’ll often reward myself by finishing out the work day reclined on my bed. This feels like a somewhat shameful thing to admit because the unspoken first rule of working from home is ‘don’t work from bed!’ but I find in small doses it can be a nice treat that helps me to push through the end-of-day slump, and to feel a little deservedly spoiled.” — Elizabeth Goodspeed, independent designer and writer