The Coworking space in India is growing rapidly due to increased work flexibility that came with lockdown. It is a winner with start-ups and freelancers as it puts them in a collaborative and thriving environment bringing in a balance of co working and networking with a community at the same time.
While it sounds like an
exciting work environment, it requires some self discipline to keep you on
track. You might get detoured into attending the community event or distracted
by another co-worker who’s just talking too loudly. Obviously, this a small
price to pay compared to renting or buying your own personal office space.
And you can overcome these hindrances by using some productivity hacks that we
have learned over the years
1.
Headphones are your best friend
This
one not for the music lovers but for the ones who get distracted by even the
little sounds in their surrounding. The tip would be to put on your noise
cancellation headphones and not turn on music but use it to cancel out those
small distracting noises in your surrounding.
In
case if that’s also not working for you, you can always opt for a private cabin
at the same co working space.
2.
Plan hourly and set time for everything
Keeping
an hourly plan helps you track where you might be losing your time. So, when
you note down at end of each hour what you achieved in the previous hour it not
only keeps you motivated to achieve further but makes you accountable for your
work. You can also set aside time for the community events you might be
planning to attend so that you cover up on the lost time later.
For
people who are coworking with team, planning ahead is advisable so that you can
pre-book the Meeting rooms and Conference Space on time. Some
coworking spaces like Uncubate Coworking give free access to meeting
room but require pre-booking.
3.
Find your spot
You
don’t need to be as picky as Sheldon Cooper (Big Bang Theory reference) but
it’s necessary to find a spot that work for you. For example, if you are
someone who gets distracted looking at the birds and cars outside the window
then ditch the seat near the windows.
Another
tip would be to keep changing your seat once in a while as it gets monotonous
and hence changing your seat might give you the fresh start you need.
4.
Declutter and Detangle
A
cleaner workspace means a cleaner headspace. Keeping your shared workspace
clean and makes sure you don’t get distracted and can think clearly. You don’t
need to go Marie Kondo over organizing, just keep it simple and focus on one
thing at a time. Declutter the table and detangle your thoughts.
Also,
an organised space makes the work environment habitable for your co-workers
too.
5.
Don’t forget your equipment’s
You
reach your coworking office, set up your laptop and files and as soon as
you’re about to start you realize you forgot your charger at home or you forgot
an important file you needed that day. Blunder. Isn’t it?
Then
you either waste time asking around for charger or going all the way back to
collect those things. So, it is always advised to double check on your equipment’s
before you leave for your co-working space.
6.
Taking a break is not bad
It is
proven that taking break between your work makes you more productive. It’s no
point burning out your energy working for 6 hours straight and then be drained
out that you can’t get anything done later. Also, taking a break while at coworking
spaces means engaging in a meaningful conversation with a fellow co-worker
or learning something new about your co-worker’s business while you expand your
network. It refreshes you and gives you the fresh start you needed.
Hope this wisdom that we gained over years helps you refine your experience at a shared office space. Happy Coworking!
