I began my membership at Cohere for a practical and mundane reason. I needed the room.
It’s hard to run any sort of business from a living room couch in a small apartment, especially when that couch is just two steps away from a well-stocked refrigerator. Bringing my projects to Cohere so I could work alongside other motivated professionals– and a little further from the kitchen– did wonders for my productivity and confidence levels. Over time, I learned more about the individuals working around me and valuable and cherished professional and personal friendships developed. It’s how coworking works.
But how does coworking work, when you aren’t able to congregate with others in the same physical space?
Surprisingly well, it turns out.
While coworking virtually does not solve the space problem, it does provide other valuable tools to help remote workers better navigate the challenges of working from home. Participating in coworking online, much like in-person coworking, can improve productivity, boost motivation, and help to combat the social isolation that often comes along with remote working.
It’s nice to have a virtual community, especially in the midst of all the madness.— Cohere member and Graphic Designer Courtney Keller
Social isolation is one of the more difficult aspects of adjusting to working from home.
Isolation from others leads to depression and anxiety which may manifest as poor sleeping habits, irritability, and inhibited executive functioning in the brain. To combat social isolation, Cohere hosts a virtual Lunchroom every Thursday at 11:30 AM, and a virtual Happy Hour at 4:30 PM every other Tuesday.
Not only are these events an opportunity for a little fun and levity in the middle of the day, members occasionally show off their artistic skills as well, including piano and guitar recitals, dinosaur drawings, and at one of our Happy Hours, a great demonstration on how to make a drink called a Déjà vu. These events can be accessed by anyone with a sliding scale Virtual Membership.
I love the virtual lunch room!— Cohere member and Cost Accountant Gina Hooten
It can be a challenge to muster motivation.
Our virtual membership can help if you find your motivation flagging as well. Along with access to the virtual Lunchroom and Happy Hour, you are also allowed access to virtual group work sprints, which our members have found to be exceptionally motivating and energizing. Members meet up via Zoom, introduce themselves, and give a basic description of what they plan to do– then work for an hour.
There are often several impromptu virtual work sprints throughout the week as well as regular sprints held every Monday at 9 AM and Friday at 3 PM.
I can’t join the sprint today- but it was super helpful yesterday!!! I loved it. Thanks @angel!!— Cohere member and Antarctic Project Manager Sheryl Seagraves
Power up your Productivity
Individuals who find themselves in need of an extra boost in productivity will want to explore the idea of joining a cotivation group, a small group productivity workshop designed to help you meet a goal or goals of your choosing. Members that are participating in cotivation productivity sessions meet once a week to collaborate, discuss their goals, and the hone their plans to meet their desired goals. While many people take part in cotivation to meet a business-related goal, others utilize this tool to improve their physical or mental health, or to pursue new creative endeavors. Cotivation groups may also choose to meet a second time each week for an additional motivational work sprint.
Thanks for cotivation guys! I’ve definitely got more fire under me since.— Cohere member and writer Penny Leigh Sebring
During these challenging times, Cohere even offers its members drive up carworking, so you don’t have to worry about your WiFi going out. Park your car in one of the marked parking spots next to the building and take advantage of our blazing-fast wifi without having to physically interact with anyone else. The user name and password for our wifi will be provided when you sign up for a membership.
Whether you are looking for a remote work community because you are in need of a serious boost in productivity, or because you just need a little more human interaction, we’ve got you covered. Stop by our website and sign up today!
All of our virtual plans are on a sliding scale so choose the plan the fits best with your budget!
Access to all of our virtual events is available on a sliding scale. Sign up for a free virtual membership today! Members that upgrade to the $19 per month virtual membership also accrue 1 future day pass per month, and those that upgrade to the $49 per month virtual membership will accrue 3 future day pass per month. Future day passes will continue to accrue until conditions improve.
Virtual membership events include facilitated group productivity sessions with goal setting (morning and afternoon sessions) | Weekly online lunchroom and mini-concert for socialization | Happy Hours | Finish Up Fridays |