Working the night shift, I know all about sleeping during the day and running around all night. Some products that get me through!
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At work
What I use at work - Xray tech of 5 years
Working nights and staring at screens, especially in the dungeons of radiology has made me prone to eye strain. I wear blue light glasses at work and sometimes even at home to help. I’ve ordered this brand from Amazon; they’re affordable (a plus if y...
YOGO VISION: Blue light Blocking
Using a small backpack dedicated for all the stuff you carry to and from work helps keep things organized! Things in my backpack: Extra compression socks and biker shorts, deoderant, xray markers, badge reels, snacks, drink mixes, tampons, etc.!
Backpacks
Brooks are my shoe of choice at work, and so far the ghost line has been my favorite.
Ghost Shoes Collection | Ghost 17, Max 3, & More
Good size lunch box for one or two meals plus snacks! Mine came with a couple containers too! Also works outside of work if you need a small cooler for drinks on a day off 🤪
Fit & Fresh : Lunch Boxes & Bags
Compression socks aren’t just for old people! They can improve circulation, which can hopefully reduce some pain and prevent varicose veins (I’m not a doctor, I just wear them). Plus they come in so many fun patterns!
Knee High Compression Socks
Badge reels are a must for your employee badge, but can also hold your dosimeter, badges with phone numbers, chapstick holders, even FOBs for certain doors. If ya gotta have em, might as well make them fun!
Badge Reels
I personally really like my Carhartt scrubs. They have lots of pockets, and the pants I have are flares with a cinch on the bottom so they can be joggers as well!
Carhartt Scrubs
The OG scrubs that got me through xray school and I still buy today!
Cherokee Uniforms
At home
For day sleeping
Blackout curtains are a MUST for anyone who needs to sleep during the day, or those who just love a cozy nap.
Blackout Curtains
Loop earplugs are great, I have the switch version and use them for sleeping, concerts, reading at home, or just when I’m overstimulated by the world around me.
Loop Earplugs
I do own a sleep mask, and while I do just fine with blackout curtains, I know some people need the extra dark.
Sleep Masks
Live love my caffeine and my Nespresso
Vertuo Espresso and Coffee Machines | Nespresso USA
