For hundreds of years man has been programmed to work in an environment that is setup to induce productivity. And for good reason. Man is a social animal. Indeed; And it comes as no surprise that working together makes a world of a difference as opposed to working alone. That’s where co-working comes into the picture. To begin with, let me explain what coworking is. Coworking is simply the practice of sharing an office space with like-minded people. This is especially helpful to small business owners, and to people who freelance. It is a fantastic way to build your network and expand your horizons.
Here is a list of some of the advantages of coworking.
Motivation & Drive: Working from the comfort of your home may sound fascinating and alluring, but it comes with its own set of disadvantages. There’s your favorite show on the television that you just can’t resist. And you tell yourself, another twenty minute break is not going to change anything. How about all those household chores that are literally snarling at you to get finished. Then your doorbell rings, it’s your friendly neighbor who wants to have a chat with you. Now how can you say no to that? Or the refrigerator, that is almost hypnotic, drawing you towards it for a quick mid-work snack. And oh, a quick cat nap won’t hurt all that bad! Yes, it’s true. Working from home seems like a good option, but it doesn’t come without the tempting add-ons. It is considered best practice to separate work from your home in order to achieve what you aim for. And what better way than to co-work.
Symbiosis: This is a big one. Take for instance, the egret and the wildebeest. What does this have to do with anything, you ask? Well, here goes. The egret has learned to setup shop on the backs of the wildebeest and other grazing animals. This is beneficial not just for the egret but also for the wildebeest. The egret picks parasites and ticks off of the animal, ridding it of harmful insects and is happy with a full belly as well. See where I’m going with this? Yes, that’s right. Working together in a coworking space may mean that you work with people from different walks of life, but there is always something you can learn from such professional environments. It is every human’s baser instinct to feed off of each other. Working together allows you to adopt precious working styles from your colleagues. It is almost like that security blanket everyone is looking for.
Economical and cost-effective: Most coworking spaces are preset with a wide range of your technological needs, putting you within sniffing distance from success. It is an absolute no brainer that every budding entrepreneur wants to pinch pennies and increase profit margins when setting up a new business. Coworking spaces come equipped with printers, scanners, desks and comfortable office chairs. They even have closed meeting booths which are Wi-Fi enabled, so you can conduct your meetings in a quiet setting. This saves you the hassle of setting up the office infrastructure which could be time consuming and expensive.
Circumvent Isolation: Working from home spells flip-flops and pajamas. Working in your comfort clothes, slouched in your couch, does not bring out the professional in you. It gives you a laid-back attitude and lets the lethargy set in. Dressing up and driving to your coworking space changes everything and sets the mood for a productive day. It also helps you meet new people and make new friends, a skill we lose as we get older.
Decorum: Working in a professional coworking space brings in discipline. It helps you concentrate on your work and ward off distractions. This helps you focus and get the job done.
So, wake up and smell the coffee, cause we’re bringing out the big guns with the introduction of coworking spaces in this day and age.
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