Community
How coworking helps combat the winter blues
One way joining a coworking space can help lift your spirits is by giving you a sense of community. Being around other people and sharing space with them makes us feel that we are part of something bigger than just ourselves. When we feel we are part of a community, we feel better.
Read MoreGroundwork Members Share What They Are Grateful For
“I find that when you practice gratitude, you find more things to be grateful for which in turn brings in more things to be grateful for. Life is in the present moment. In the moment there is much to be thankful for, including the moment itself.”
Read MoreHow to Host Better Gatherings
You can’t just bring a bunch of people together in a room and expect that it will be a good time. If you want to host better gatherings, they must be intentional. As I reflect on my recent gathering experience, I can see three distinct things that set our gatherings apart.
Read MoreBookclubs foster meaningful community, conversation & critical thinking
Our bookclub here at Groundwork brings a variety of our community members together in a meaningful way to explore literature and ideas, outside of the usual work environment.
Read MoreDon’t need a desk? Try our social club
“I get to listen to and learn from a bunch of smart ambitious folks – people I would not have met otherwise.. Plus, Groundwork is “Communications Central” for what’s going on in the city. It’s inspiring to see in action a bunch of smart young people who are committed to making the world a better place (and maybe a buck or two).”
Read MoreHow to take your workout to the next level (and location) with Jason Cotsoridis
“I have found that when I can’t concentrate, getting up and doing some sort of physical exercise: walking the dog, doing a 20-minute HIIT workout, etc. helps me to refocus and leads to a more productive afternoon.
Read MoreThe art of creating, as told by the artists who create
“The process of making art is therapeutic for me… It’s a way to express all that pent up energy; into art. Whenever I create art, I usually have some turmoil going on inside… creating art is what I do to mute all that outside stuff.”
Read MoreVaughndre Henry: The marketing prodigy you didn’t know you needed (but you do!)
“The one thing that was missing when I was working from home was the dedicated space just to work and be productive. Even though I had an “office” at home, it was easy to get distracted. Being at Groundwork has given me a place that’s super aligned with my goals and helps me focus.”
Read MoreHow WFH can negatively affect your mental health
‘I’m new to coworking and I didn’t realize how much I missed working in community with others until I started doing it again. Even just the short hellos and how are you doing check-ins mean a lot to me and almost immediately improve my mood and make me feel so welcome.”
Read MoreCoworking vs Working from Home: Which is better for focus?
These days, most of us are largely unsupervised at work. Whether we’re independent contractors or working hybrid at home, we need tools to stay focused. So when it comes to optimizing our focus, where should we work? Here are the pros and cons of coworking vs. working from home.
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