Even when I’m not feeling it: why showing up matters.
Each weekday (and some weekends), I grab my laptop, step out the door and head to ko&co workhub, the coworking space I recently opened in South Melbourne.
Some days, I’m energised. Other days, I’m tired or mentally scattered.
Most of my friends would say that I don’t have my ducks in a row… or that my brain’s a squirrel darting everywhere and nowhere!
But even then, just getting here shifts something.
I flick the lights on, put the music on low (promise), and settle in.
The space is calm and inviting. And the energy wraps around you, and builds.
And then someone walks in.
The coffee machine starts hissing.
A quiet chat by the snack station, a burst of laughter across the room.
That hum of people getting sh*t done starts to rise, and just like that, I’m in it too.
That hum of people getting sh*t done starts to rise, and just like that, I’m in it too.
It's not just a vibe. It's science.
We talk a lot about connection here at ko&co workhub. Not the networking kind, just the simple, human kind.
The kind that doesn’t ask much, but changes everything.
And it turns out, there’s neuroscience behind that shift we feel.
Our brains are wired to be social. Face-to-face interactions trigger neurotransmitters that foster trust and reduce stress.
So no, it’s not just in your head (okay, tehcnically it is, but in a good way).
Being around others, evenly quietly, side-by-side, can help you focus, feel better and get more done.
A workplace that works for you.
ko&co was never meant to be just a coworking space. It was built as a better way to work, especially for small business owners, creatives and people doing things on their own terms.
It’s structure without rigidity.
Community without awkwardness.
Work, without the pressure to hustle yourself into the ground.
And on the days when your motivation is low or your head’s a little foggy, that matters even more.
Maybe you don't need a new routine. Just a new environment
If you’ve been feeling flat, distracted, or craving a shift, perhaps it’s time to get out of the house, and into something that will help you move forward.
Our Day Escape coworking pass gives you a full day at ko&co workhub. Come work from our South Melbourne shared office, soak up the energy and feel the difference for yourself.
One good day of work, done well.
Kendra x
Founder and community manager
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ko&co workhub: South Melbourne’s coworking space for people who want rhythm, energy and connection.
