With the changing landscape of the work world and more businesses turning remote, more and more people are turning to coworking space memberships to get out of the house and work. Balancing your personal and work life is challenging when you work from home.
Here are five tips that will help you make the most of your coworking space.
1. Get to Know the Space
Shared office spaces work well because they provide a comfortable and even luxurious option for those not interested in working at home anymore or wanting to get out of the office. Instead of being stuck in a cubicle, you now can go outside or work in a community space. Every coworking space is unique and filled with its own amenities. It is important to get to know the space, explore and become familiar with the specific culture that the working space has. Talk to your coworkers, sit in different workspaces, and utilize the amenities. You not only want to make sure you are taking advantage of the amenities offered as well as ensuring all the amenities you need are offered such as a working kitchen if you prefer bringing your lunch, access to bottomless cups of hot coffee to keep you going, conference room access for private meetings, outdoor areas to work at or printing services. Coworking spaces make work easier. You can forget about buying printer ink, stopping to grab your coffee on the way to work, and basic administrative and operational tasks that you would otherwise have to think about working from home or in a traditional office. With all the amenities available, you can relax a little more and focus on being productive.
2. Socialize with your Coworkers
Socializing with your coworkers is important for helping you build your career, boosting communication opportunities and skills as well as helping you meet like-minded individuals. A coworking space is unique in the way that it allows you to expand your horizon and meet people in different fields. This allows for collaboration among clients and new opportunities among business peers.
3. Networking Opportunities
One of the benefits of a coworking space is the ability to attend different events hosted at your co-working space whether that’s an office mixer, holiday party, meet and greet, or workshop. These are great opportunities to meet other members and create a network of professional peers. This aspect of a co-working space makes it very attractive to those who work remotely and would otherwise not get an opportunity to mingle and meet people face to face while working from their computer at home.
4. Use the common areas
Taking healthy breaks from your desk and computer is important during the workday for your mental and physical health. Whether it’s just taking a stroll around the space, brewing a hot cup of coffee in the kitchen, or taking a minute to chat with other members in the common areas, this is a good way to become acquainted with other members at your co-working space. One of the greatest benefits of coworking is the opportunity to meet other professionals alike. Don’t be shy! Be friendly and strike up a conversation with other members. This will boost your morale and allow you to feel more comfortable in the space and begin new relationships.
5. Be Productive
With all the wonderful amenities a coworking space has to offer, it can be easy to find a distraction that keeps you from remaining productive. Instead of allowing these amenities to become distractions, use them to help your productivity by using the tools and resources available to you. Unlike traditional offices, coworking spaces offer a lot of flexibility with your schedule and how you choose to work. Taking advantage of this and finding what works for you is a great way to be the most productive and find the most success in your working space.
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Located on Chicago’s North Shore, entrepreneurs, working professionals, small business owners, startups and more now have access to one of the most luxurious and professional co-working spaces in Chicago. From a private penthouse office, shaded outdoor covered garden terraces, boardrooms with full technology, a professional studio-quality working kitchen, luxurious lounge spaces, a private phone booth, conference rooms, and more, A Space 2 Work provides access to all kinds of workspaces as well as several luxurious amenities including digital marketing by CESSON to help you get the most out of your coworking space. No matter what kind of environment you are looking for, we have something right for you.
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