Drinking Coffee While Working: Productive or Just a Lifestyle?

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The phenomenon of "coffee while working" is now a common sight, especially in big cities. Freelancers, remote workers, and students are turning cafes into second offices.

But does drinking coffee while working really increase productivity? Or is it just a trendy lifestyle trend?

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1.Cafes and Atmospheres That Support Focus (Sometimes)

Research shows that a certain level of background noise can help boost creativity and concentration. A balanced, moderately noisy cafe atmosphere can be ideal for creative work.

Moving from home to a cafe can help refresh the mind. This can help prevent boredom during a work-from-home routine.

2.Caffeine: Focus Booster or Anxiety Trigger?

Coffee is a work companion for many people because it contains caffeine. This substance has been shown to increase focus, alertness, and resistance to mental fatigue.

However, excessive consumption can have the opposite effect. Restlessness, heart palpitations, insomnia, and fatigue can occur after the effects wear off.

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3.Social Distractions and an "Aesthetic" Lifestyle

Many people go to cafes not to work, but for the atmosphere and aesthetic appeal. They're busy snapping photos of coffee or responding to notifications rather than focusing on their work.

RescueTime's 2020 research found that the average focus in a cafe is only 35 minutes per hour. The rest of the time is often distracted by social media or social interactions.

4.Cost, Time, and Energy Drain

Working from a cafe sounds great, but there's a price to pay. You have to buy drinks or food to avoid being considered "hanging out for free."

Travel time to the cafe can eat into productivity. Not to mention the risk of slow Wi-Fi or a lack of available power outlets.

This situation has the potential to drain energy and disrupt work intentions. What was initially intended to be productive can actually backfire.

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So, Productive or Just a Style?

It all depends on your intentions and how you manage your time at the cafe. You can be productive if you arrive with a clear work goal.

Set a time limit, for example, work two hours and then go home. Use focus mode, headphones, and turn off notifications to avoid distractions.

But drinking coffee can be just a style if the goal is simply to look cool. No to-do list, no laptop open, just busy updating your story.

Drinking coffee while working can be productive if accompanied by the right management and intention. Otherwise, it's just a camouflage for laziness disguised as an aesthetic lifestyle.

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