Top Benefits of Coworking Groups
Have you ever wondered what the deal is with this whole coworking thing and why it’s become so popular? Clearly, our Ladies Work Remote crew is a big fan (I mean, it’s our whole thing), and each of us has enjoyed the benefits in our own ways. So allow us to shed some light on the top benefits of coworking and how coworking sessions can be a boost to your career and your mood at the same time.
Why Cowork?
Feeding on Collective Motivation
When you’re working by yourself at home, it’s easy to get distracted – there’s a load of laundry that needs to be done, maybe you’ll just see what’s happening on Instagram, and when was the last time you watered that plant? There’s nothing to keep you on task. When you’re coworking, though, you’re surrounded by other people who are working, and that motivation is contagious. You can get great things done during a coworking session and it could breathe new life into your professional motivation overall.
Enjoying Relaxed Social Time
Sometimes working by yourself all day just gets…dull. Even if you wouldn’t go back to on-site work, most of us miss having a little social interaction during the day, at least from time to time. Consider a coworking to be like your own little water cooler. You get out of the house and enjoy a little over-the-laptop chitchatting.
Professional Networking
If you’ve heard it once, you’ve heard it a million times: networking is one of the best things you can do for your career. Coworking can be a fantastic way to organically meet other professionals in your city, whether they’re people in your industry or industries that complement yours. You never know what kinds of connections you’ll make.
With that being said, remember that no one’s coming to a coworking session to hear a sales pitch. Networking is a great side perk of coworking, but you don’t want to distract others from their work or put them in a pressured sales environment, so come to a coworking session planning to just be social and meet people rather than pushing your business or service.
Supporting and Learning the Local Business Landscape
Our Ladies Work Remote meetups have taken place in countless different settings and environments: coffee shops, coworking spaces, community spaces, you name it. We especially aim to support local businesses by hosting our meetups in locally owned coffee shops and other local organizations. This gives coworking sessions the added perk of being an opportunity to discover amazing new hotspots, find new places you can go work when you need to get out of the house, and support the local economy.
Thinking about trying coworking and experiencing the benefits for yourself? You’re always welcome at a Ladies Work Remote meetup! Find your local chapter or launch the first chapter in your area.