Hustle // Adult Back To School

Growing up, what was your favorite back to school memory?

Sabena // My favorite back to school memory was school supply shopping. No joke. I loved going to McWhorter’s (does anyone remember that store?! #tbt) and looking at all the gel pens and pretty notebooks. Target was amazing too- I could literally spend hours there trying to color coordinate my stationary. I guess not much has changed since I still go crazy over all of the paper goods we carry. 

Here’s me before the first day of first grade I think? My mom was totally into the whole preppy look….Kind of wish I still had this outfit in my size because I probably would wear that for Halloween if I wanted to be Cher from Clueless!

Now that you are an adult and a co-founder of the amazing BOXFOX inc., how do you get yourself ready to take on the new work year?

Sabena // For me, it’s all about taking time away from the day-to-day pace of work and recharging and re-energizing that gets me ready to take on the new work year. There’s a reason you come up with your best ideas in the shower because that’s the one place you’re truly relaxed and away from it all. I try to give myself that time in the form of a vacation or even just a weekend away. It’s all about interrupted “brain off” time that actually leads to the best kind of big picture ideas. When you come back, you just can’t wait to get started, which is such an amazing feeling.

What is your next level essential that helps you keep hustling through out the work weeks?

Sabena // Hands down, my favorite next-level essential is Well Kept Wipes. I have some sitting on my desk right now and some in my purse, too. I find that with clean devices (and a clean space, of course), I can literally take on anything!