5 Things That Instantly Make You Look Productive at Café One (Even When You’re Not)

Say the truth, how many times has your boss passed beside you and you weren’t working, but you quickly switched to a work tab. We even see some of you do it inside Café One, but we see, we don’t judge.
Sometimes, the WiFi connection isn’t just connecting with the brain too. Who are we to not give you more tips that will keep you paying for our daily coworking to round up the work you didn’t finish yesterday because you were pretending to work. *wink wink.

Here are five little tricks that instantly make you look like the busiest person in the room, while watching movies:

The Double-Screen Flex

Nothing says “I’m on top of my work” like having both your laptop and your phone open. Even if the laptop is on Netflix and the phone is on Instagram, everyone will still assume that you’re juggling emails, Slack messages, and business calls.
For example, I’m playing games while writing this, but will you know? Exactly.

The Intense Typing Burst

You don’t have to be typing real words. Just hit your keyboard with purpose for 30 seconds straight. Bonus points if you take a thoughtful pause, rub your chin, then keep going. We assure you, the next CEO that should employ you may just be seating next to you at Café One. They’ll see how hardworking you are and poach you immediately. Their usual staff are lazy anyway.

Strategic Headphones

Wear your earbuds and look as unavailable and focused as you possibly can. Wear glasses and squeeze your face as if you’re dragging lanes with a danfo driver. Reality check? It doesn’t even matter if you’re listening to Shallipopi, an ISWIS podcast or a Nite of A Thousand laughs compilation, no one, not even the person beside you that’s hearing your earbuds’ echo will dare interrupt your deep work mode.

The Coffee Refill Walk

There’s something about standing up, stretching, and strolling to the Barista’s corner for another latte that makes you look like you’re in control of your schedule. Plus, you can use that as an opportunity to scout and “accidentally” bump into a potential client – many of them are actually waiting for you at Café One. In a way, the walk doubles as casual networking.

READ MORE: Networking in Café One: Why In-Person Meetings Still Matter

The Overloaded Desk Setup

Laptop open, notebook spread out, pen in hand, coffee cup nearby, 5 different types of pastry on your place and you have the ultimate productivity starter pack. The more cluttered your table looks, the more serious people assume you are about your work.

Let’s get this. At Café One, is a part of the coworking space culture that gets you noticed and builds your community. You need to look interested in your work enough to have someone ask “hey, what are you up to” and they might just be your next employer, or even better – co-founder.
Sometimes the performance of working is what kickstarts actual productivity. And in a community space like Café One, that energy is contagious.

So, the next time you’re having one of those days, try one of these tricks. You might just fool the room, and maybe even yourself into getting things done.

Book a space today at Café One and enjoy productivity like never before.