The Super-Mini Office Survival Kit

The Super-Mini Office Survival Kit:

I've discussed the merits of having survival kits on visits with friends and family, and the merits of keeping a bit of a mini-kit in one's purse or man-bag.  For your reading pleasure, I now present The Super-Mini Office Survival Kit:

First of all, there should always be a small space in your office drawer/s for inappropriate foods.  You don't want a huge space for this, but at least reserve a corner for packets/k-cups/bags to make your favorite beverage.  My personal favorites for other inappropriate foods are as follows:  A few hard candies, chewing gum, and occasionally a packet of Lorna Doones.

Secondly, either keep an e-reader in your bag/car/desk, or a small paper ("real") book.  You never know when you're going to have to carpool somewhere for a meeting, and it's always good to have these for emergency-alone-time during lunch.

Finally, a blanket in a bag.  These can be found in super-small bags for emergency warmth and comfort.  Here's a good one---and bear in mind that when they fold up into "totes" you can actually keep some stuff in them (like a tiny book and some inappropriate food):  http://www.coleman.com/product/all-outdoorstrade-3-in-1-blanket/2000012444#.VD5v_hYZnB8