Work Happier: The Coworking Advantage

How Coworking Spaces Boost Your Productivity, Mental Health, and Physical Well-being

Welcome back to the Lodgic Coworking blog! Today, we're diving into something that's close to our hearts: how coworking spaces can positively impact your productivity, mental health, and even your physical well-being.

Coworking spaces have grown significantly since their inception in 2005, offering professionals a compelling alternative to traditional offices or remote work from home. A recent review by Oakman (2024) explores the impacts coworking spaces have on workers' performance, mental health, and physical well-being, highlighting how these environments shape our work lives in meaningful ways.

Boosting Your Performance

Coworking spaces are thoughtfully designed to boost productivity. Open layouts, flexible workstations, and the community atmosphere foster connection and focus. Research indicates that working in shared spaces can enhance productivity by providing motivation and friendly accountability, encouraging professionals to stay engaged and driven.

Moreover, coworking spaces help reduce home distractions, like the ever-growing pile of laundry or noisy coffee shop chatter, allowing you to fully immerse yourself in work.

Mental Health Benefits

Working from home can often feel isolating, and this is where coworking spaces truly excel. The social interactions available in coworking environments provide valuable emotional support, combating loneliness without the rigidity sometimes felt in traditional workplaces. Oakman (2024) notes that coworking environments foster improved psychological health through casual social interactions and community-building opportunities.

The flexibility offered by coworking spaces allows you to adjust your environment according to your mental health needs, finding the perfect balance between social connection and quiet productivity.

Physical Health Matters Too

The physical benefits of coworking spaces are equally important. Ergonomic furniture, proper lighting, and thoughtfully designed spaces all contribute to better physical health outcomes. At Lodgic Coworking, we just bought new office chairs in hopes of reducing the physical strain that often accompanies long hours of sitting at a desk.

Bringing It All Together

At Lodgic Coworking, we understand the importance of creating an environment that nurtures productivity, mental wellness, and physical health. Our spaces are specifically designed to support your professional and personal well-being, helping you stay productive, connected, and comfortable throughout your workday.

Interested in seeing these benefits firsthand? Stop by Lodgic Coworking today to experience the difference yourself!

References:
Oakman, J., et al. (2024). The impact of coworking spaces on workers’ performance, mental and physical health: A scoping review. Work, 77(1), 61–77. https://doi.org/10.3233/WOR-220353