Why Your Best Work Doesn't Happen at Your Kitchen Table
Hannah Horvath said it best: "So, like, the magic happens outside your comfort zone."
Inspiration tends to strike when and where you least expect it. Whether it’s an ad spotted on your commute or a song playing in your building lobby, the smallest things can spark serious “aha” moments. While working from home definitely has its perks (i.e. more time with my dog) it can quickly morph into working exclusively from your comfort zone. And when every workday starts and ends in the same place, it’s normal for inspiration and accountability to fade. Adding Workbar into your weekly mix can help fuel creativity, boost productivity, and foster a sense of community — let’s get into it.
Easier isn't always better.
In fact, it usually isn’t. Of course working from home can be more convenient and saves you a commute, but WFH every day robs you of the spontaneous moments that inspire new ideas, not to mention the accountability of being in a space dedicated to getting things done. It’s easy to push a deadline from the comfort of your own kitchen table, but I’ve found that I’m far more likely to get something out the door when I’m in a collaborative environment, even when working independently.
More boundaries, less boredom.
Working from home can make your week feel like one long run-on sentence. The lines between work and personal start to blur faster than you can roll out of bed. That’s where a little bit of intentional disruption comes in. I like to think of it as adding punctuation to the day. A lunchtime walk can act as a period. A trip to a café can act as a comma — or, depending on how fancy the coffee is, a semicolon. Establishing boundaries around your time helps cultivate a positive and productive work-life blend. Adding a day or two (or five) of coworking into your weekly routine makes that effortless.
Connection and community are key.
Even for introverts, the isolation of remote work can become lonely and eventually lead to burnout, something that Workbar member and unBurnt founder Alison Campbell delves into on our Setting the Bar podcast. How many times have you been working from home, you check the time, and realize you haven’t interacted with another human being in hours outside of Slack? Working from a third space alongside other people and sharing in that collective energy is an intangible, worthwhile benefit of coworking.
Where the magic happens.
We get it, WFH is familiar and fast. But your comfort zone and creative zone aren’t usually found at the same address. Workbar offers the change of scenery your creative brain’s been craving, the accountability your project manager will appreciate, and a sense of community that’s invaluable. Workbar’s memberships are perfect for both individuals and teams with workspaces intentionally designed for productivity.
So, why not give your kitchen table a break and try working from Workbar this week? Book a tour to explore any of our 12 locations in the city and suburbs and get inspired IRL. Your comfort zone will be right where you left it, promise.
