Desk Diaries with our Senior Publicist, Robert

We are so thrilled to launch our Desk Diaries series, which will showcase an inside look at the desks of all of our amazing sparks here at SparkPoint Studio. This week’s edition of Desk Diaries is dedicated to our Senior Publicist and Oprah follower, Robert Soares.

Planner / Weekly Notepad agenda / Notebook

It’s impossible for me to stay productive unless I plan out my entire week. I have a timeline going for each client and campaign so on Sunday nights, I map out everything I need to get done in the week and list it all in one large document with deadlines. Each day, I pull from the  week’s task list and plan it around my calls and meetings scheduled. I also say a prayer every Monday to Beyonce, asking her for guidance, strength and focus. 

Coffee

One time, I tried to give up coffee because on an episode of Scandal, Olivia Pope said, “I don’t drink coffee. I drink tea.” I figured, well if Olivia Pope — Washington D.C. fixer who goes around solving people’s problems and dealing with intense emotions constantly — doesn’t need coffee, then maybe I should lay off the junk too. I gave it up for about six hours one Monday and then I literally wanted to cry. You know how some people just aren’t fun without alcohol? I’m not friendly, fun or cheery without coffee. It was a losing battle. 

Hand Sanitizer & Highlighters

The germs out here are real. Also I suffer from horrific and dramatic sneezes. My sneezes are so intense that sometimes when I sneeze, I hear people in the office next to us say, “Bless You.” I have to protect others and myself by sanitizing these here hands. The best part about completing a task is highlighting that you’ve completed it. If I can’t highlight that I did it, what’s the point?

Marina and the Diamonds FROOT Vinyl

I mean, Marina Diamandis aka MARINA AND THE DIAMONDS is my ultimate pop queen. We just get each other. She’s like my guardian angel, watching me in the corner saying, “You can do it, boo.” She also reminds me to eat fruit daily. 

What is your favorite go-to office necessity? Tell us in the comments below!