When you’re under the constant pressure to deliver, it’s crucially important to be happy and loose when you’re in your creative zone. ยป
A generic park bench; brought to you by monkeymyshkin under (cc)
For me, the beanie works it wonders, but for those who are more down to Earth, here’s a few good and some unknown places to feel comfortable when you’re working.
These only work, of course, if you have the gift of a laptop, but if that doesn’t meet your needs, a good old pencil and notepad combination makes your new workplace a great place to come up with new ideas and creative new fixes.
Local coffee shop
A timeless favourite for any worker or even student. Head down to your local Starbucks, or your mom and pop coffee shop, with your laptop and work away. The pros; the great atmosphere, excellent drinks and the smell of coffee. The only downsides I can find, this is from personal experience, is the strange looks you get from normal coffee shop visitors and the extortionate prices of WiFi in Starbucks. Getting power should be okay, just make sure its okay with the coffee shop owner.
Train station
Airports are a little dodgy for just coming in and sitting down, but especially in England, train stations are open access to the public, and there’s usually no-one stopping you from sitting down by the platform. Although power access is a little problem, and a lack of a table can be a downfall, watching trains and people go past can have a relaxing effect on the brain.
Unfortunately, you’re not allowed onto the platforms without a ticket in my town, but if you can find somewhere comfortable to sit, then there’s no harm getting to work there.
Parks
This is especially good with bigger parks, but find a park bench somewhere and get to work. You hit two birds with one stone, getting fresh air and getting work done at the same time.
This kind of place is more recommended for deeper thinking and hard-thought projects, the quiet can be a bonus. And you’re not tied down by the ’shhh..’ rules of the library.
City squares
Weather depending, a good place to do work can be in a city or town centre square. Take care in such a public place, so keep your possessions close. Extra points if you’re into the metropolitan-busy atmosphere.
On your porch / Garden
Gardens are usually neglected as part of your house. With myself, bike-less and car-less, one of my main issues is losing time actually getting things done, by getting to your other place. If you need a quick fix, get your charger through the door, and sit on your porch or in your garden and work away.
Places to avoid include airports, shopping centres and libraries.
The situation with security at the moment, and the amount of stress faced with air travelers at the moment, airports can be a depressing place to work. More so, if other peoples emotions rub off on you.
Shopping centres can be crowded and places to anchor down can be scarce. This might be just a local thing. Also, security guards have a “shop here or move” attitude towards things. This is unless you find yourself a nice coffee shop to work in.
As for libraries, the rule of “shut up or get out” can be a little off-putting to work with. Especially if you enjoy listening to music while working, or you appreciate a freer, the place can be a hell-hole. Kind of reminds you of the strict teacher at school, doesn’t it?
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