One of the main advantages of working in a coworking space is the community that is formed.. When you join the group and feel part of it, you can develop great abilities you didn't even know you had, form synergies or businesses, and acquire numerous skills and knowledge that will positively impact your academic and professional life.
However, for many people it is not always easy to connect with the coworking space group. It must be understood that not everyone is the same; some are more shy and find it difficult to connect with the rest of coworkers at first. The reasons can be varied: because they consider themselves different from the rest, because they feel out of place, or simply because they find it difficult to socialize until they gain confidence.
Because of that From Botánico Coworking we bring you some tips so that you don't miss out on all the opportunities that giving yourself away to the rest of the coworkers can offer you..
Say goodbye to shyness
Setting aside shyness and embarrassment is the key factor in making yourself known. A very common mistake is that most people believe that no one has time for a conversation, but they are wrong.
It's true that it's not a matter of bothering someone you see is in a moment of concentration working, but there are many situations we can take advantage of to start a conversation and introduce ourselves. In fact, Your new colleagues will appreciate those moments of distraction, and they will want to know more about you to see if there is a possibility of collaborating..
Another very common mistake is to take things for granted and think that since you are the new person, people will come to you if they feel like talking. Have an attitude and confidence in yourself; whatever you say about yourself, say it with passion; let your interest in what you do be reflected. In this way, you will convey that confidence to other people, and they will not hesitate to come to you when they have a problem to solve.
And what happens if you don't feel like talking to others? Don't worry! Not every day do we wake up with a good mood; there are also bad days for everyone when all you feel like doing is being alone, or simply days when you have a lot of work and don't have time to even breathe. But that doesn't mean that anything happens at all, Every day does not have to be a social success. But you never have to ignore kindness and manners; on those days, simply greet them with cordiality and get to work on your tasks.
Take advantage of the breaks
There is no better time to socialize than during breaks., Because it is the perfect place to disconnect from the workday. Have initiative and dare to ask someone to have a coffee with you or to go for a quick lunch. In case you prefer to stay in a room or café within the coworking space during the break, a good one tip You should bring a small lunch with you on your birthday so you can offer it to your friends and introduce yourself..
Use these moments to talk about other topics other than the professional ones, that not everything revolves around work. It is important that you take the initiative to build connections beyond work relationships, as knowing more about you can help you feel much more integrated and connected with others. In fact, you may be able to build friendships with many of them if you give yourself the opportunity.
Recognizable
What does it mean to be recognizable?
According to the R.A.E. it is recognizable It means being someone who can be recognized or identified. And what do you have to do to become someone who can be recognized? To become someone who can be recognized, you have to have habits and ways of being that are recognized.
How to be recognizable?
First of all, gives consistency to your workspace. That is, Create a schedule and try to follow a routine every week so that the people around you know when they can find you and when they can't.. As here, the table you choose to sit at will also be important, because if you try to sit in roughly the same place, people will start to recognize you as “the person who always sits there”. And although this may seem like a joke at first, it can actually be a starting point for getting yourself known.
And second, Take care to find moments of connection with your fellow coworkers. It doesn't have to be anything extraordinary; it's just about making yourself recognizable among others by the details you have with them.
For example, if you see someone wearing a key ring from your football team, let them know that you are also a member of that team; without realizing it, that person will already know you as someone from their own team, and football will become something common to talk about when you start a longer conversation. Another moment of connection would be if, for example, you see someone wearing shoes you love; you could say “I love your shoes, where did you buy them?” to let them know that you have common tastes and exchange opinions about fashion.
Spend time in the common areas
Work is important, but being behind the desk all day isn't a good option. Taking a break once in a while is not only a way to improve your physical and mental health, but also a perfect excuse to take a walk around the common areas.
This advice is a way to show your face to others, and also to give others the opportunity to talk to you. If they see you often walking through the hallways, they will surely be curious to know you and what you work on.; therefore, it will be much easier to get clients and collaborations.
Don't isolate yourself in your own world
There are many people who, for example, wear helmets when working, but be careful, they can also become a way of isolating yourself from the community. They are a universal sign that you don't want to interact with others and that all you're looking for is to focus on your work. That's why We recommend that on those days when the pressure at work is not too high, you leave the helmets in your bag or backpack.. In this way you will show an open attitude towards the conversations around you.
On the other hand, don’t forget who comes to the Community after you. That is, be concerned with making yourself known, but if you see a young boy/girl who has just started out, consider approaching them so that it’s easier for them to feel part of the group. This will make it much easier for the newly arrived person to connect with others, and while you have another opportunity to meet the people who work in the same coworking space as you.
Participates in group activities
Generally speaking, In most coworking spaces it is common to create WhatsApp or Facebook groups, and the truth is that starting an online relationship is always easier. In fact, we have our own group J. In addition, if Follow the networks of your coworking space; you’ll find out everything that’s happening., And that way you’ll never miss any of the activities that are organized.
These activities will be diverse: breakfasts, meetings after work, workshops, courses, events, etc. If you are interested, you can take a look at one of our articles in the we give you ideas about what events can be organized in a coworking space.
All of them are perfect opportunities to connect with the Community and get yourself known. They are moments when it’s much easier to talk to someone, as more informal situations often arise where you get to socialize without even realizing it.
Now it really is happening, Now you have all the tips to become a true coworker. Do you have doubts about whether they will work? Put them into practice! And you’ll see how easy it is to get to know the people who work with you.
