Increase productivity by working at a cafe
Sometimes, all you need is a change of environment to get things done. No need to buy another planner right now or download another app. Just change where you think, create and work.
Whether you are building a business, writing a book, reading a book, creating your weekly to do list, studying for an exam, doing your homework, planning for your future, writing in your prayer journal or simply catching up on life, taking your work to a cafe or library can completely transform the way you show up for yourself. Being around other adults who are taking care of business allows you to focus more. You apart of a community of like minded individual on the same mission as you. You are smiling from within and saying hello to people. Your energy is charged and renewed due to the fresh new environment you are in. Handling your business doesn’t seem so boring and blah anymore. Now the things you are doing feel that much more important, serious and meaningful. That is a Fit Life Lit Life for you. Showing up and having fun the elevation process.
Cafe benefits:
The smell of fresh coffee for coffee lovers
The natural sounds of business (espresso machine, tap credit card, pouring tea, book pages turning)
Gentle music playing overhead
People meeting, typing, writing, reading is motivational
You feel part of a community - connection to people (meeting new people)
No more isolation
Work begins to fine much more manageable and enjoyable. Business ideas flow clearly.
Driving - sunshine and fresh air
Holding yourself accountable
Get dressed - looking nice, put together and smelling good requires effort (you are worth the effort and more!)
“I’ll work later” is no longer an excuses. You are already their so the work is being done.
The act of getting dress, packing your bag and driving to a cafe feels good. Showing up for yourself feels good.
Why productivity increases at a cafe:
You stop overthinking and start doing
Your ability to complete a task from start to finish is highly likely to happen
No distractions to slow you down
You mindset shifts into hustle/creativity mode
Ability to lock in and focus naturally because everyone around you is doing the same thing.
Sounds of other typing
Cafe check list - before you leave home considering bringing:
Fully charged laptop
Laptop charges
Battery pack for cellphone
Cell phone charger
Planner/notepad
Pens, pencils and highlighters
Headphones
Water bottle
Snacks - Yes, I bring my own snacks (I always buy tea)
Book
Mini tripod (If you are creating content)
Work to do list for the day
Full vlog available on here
If you have been struggling to stay focused, finish projects, study consistently, or simply find motivation, consider taking your work somewhere new. A cafe or library offers more than Wi-Fi and a table. It offers a fresh new start. It provides a fresh perspective, a clear and creative mind, fewer distractions, productive peace with more focus and an environment that e courages progress. You may meet someone new (romantic partner, business collab, a friend, or a job opportunity. You will discover that changes your surrounding has helped you get dress, wearing your cute casual clothes and prioritize your time for the better. Better habits that are healthy will lead you to results. When you see and feel results that will naturally boost your confidence. Here at Fit Life Lit Life handling your business build confidence and that is what we encourage everyone to do here. So grab your tote bag, purse or backpack, load it up and head to a new space of work. Give yourself permission to grow, handle business and watch the fruits of your labor. You are your best investment. You are worth it so exercise this beautiful thing on earth we have here called time and invest that into yourself. You are worth those hours at a cafe one day per week minimum.
If you enjoyed reading this blog comment down below “Enjoyed this blog.” If you would like to see a cafe vlog click here. If you have any cool cafes in your area you life drop the cafe name along with the state and city. Feel free to share any productivity benefits, other cool locations to work or just say hello.
