Alicia Tenise

While I love being self-employed, working from home isn’t always easy.

Sometimes, I’m super productive at home and can knock out tasks on my to-do list with ease. Other times, I get easily distracted and am unable to complete all the tasks I need to. Working for myself for the past 2.5 years has also taken a toll on me mentally, and I often find myself craving more social interaction during the workday.

Whenever I’d work out of a coffee shop, I found that I was way more productive. However, that isn’t always an ideal setup. Sometimes I’d venture out to a coffee shop only to find that there were no seats available, or that all the outlets were taken up. I remember one day when I had to travel to four different coffee shops before I found one with enough seating and an available outlet! Parking downtown is also a nightmare, and I would have to move my car every couple of hours if I opted for street parking. I also rarely had any social interaction at coffee shops either, aside from ordering from a barista.

When the folks over art Industrious asked if I wanted to set up shop at their new Alexandria location, I knew I had to jump at the chance. Industrious offers shared office and coworking spaces for entrepreneurs and small businesses. I’ve tried out several coworking spaces during my blogging career, and Industrious is one of a kind: I love how upscale, yet approachable the space is, and how they bring their community together.
 
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