Why working from a Coworking space improves your productivity - and mental wellbeing

Sometimes just getting out of the home office can really help

Remote work has profoundly changed the way many people work. It is increasingly common for professionals, freelancers and employees of companies based in other cities – or even other countries – to work from home.

Asturias, with its high quality of life and beautiful natural surroundings, has become a very attractive place for this type of remote worker.

Working from home has many advantages: it avoids commuting, allows people to organise their time more freely and offers greater flexibility. However, for many people it also has some downsides when it becomes the only way of working.

For this reason, more and more professionals are adopting a hybrid model: working from home most of the time, but using a coworking space a few days per month or per week.

The challenges of always working from home

Although it may seem ideal at first, working exclusively from home can present several challenges.

One of the most common is the difficulty of clearly separating personal life from work. When the dining table or a room in the house becomes the office, it becomes easy for working hours to blend into personal time.

Another frequent problem is the lack of a professional environment. Important video calls, tasks that require deep concentration or simply the need for a quiet workspace can be difficult to manage at home, especially if other people are in the house.

Over time, many people also notice a certain sense of isolation. Working alone for long periods can affect both motivation and wellbeing.

A change of environment that improves focus

Working from a coworking space one or two days per week – or even just a few days per month – can make a significant difference.

A coworking space offers something that many homes cannot: an environment specifically designed for work. Comfortable desks, reliable internet, quiet spaces and an atmosphere where other people are also focused on their work.

This change of environment helps many people concentrate better and become more productive. It is similar to the difference between trying to study at home or studying in a library: the environment has a strong influence on the ability to stay focused.

Separating work and personal life

Another important benefit is creating a clearer separation between work and personal life.

Leaving the house to work a few days a week helps establish healthier boundaries. When the working day ends and you return home, it becomes much easier to mentally disconnect from work.

For many people, this small change significantly improves wellbeing and reduces the feeling that work is constantly invading personal life.

Connecting with other professionals

Although everyone works on their own projects, coworking spaces also offer opportunities to interact with other professionals.

This can be as simple as sharing a coffee or exchanging ideas with someone else who also works remotely. For people who spend long periods working alone, this social contact can be very positive.

In many cases, collaborations, new ideas or even professional opportunities emerge simply from sharing the same workspace.

A flexible solution

One of the main advantages of coworking is that you do not need to use it every day.

Many people find the perfect balance by working from home most of the time and using a coworking space when they need:

• a quiet environment to focus

• a professional place for video calls or meetings

• a change of environment to improve motivation

• a clearer separation between work and home

Even one or two days per month can make a noticeable difference.

A tax deductible cost or reimbursed by your employer as an legitimate business expense

For freelancers in Spain, using a coworking space is usually considered a business-related expense and can often be included as a deductible cost within their economic activity.

For employees working remotely, some companies also allow occasional coworking use to be included as a professional expense, particularly when it is used for meetings, focused work or working outside the home.

In any case, it is always advisable to consult a tax advisor or check with your employer to confirm the specific conditions.

The growth of remote work in Asturias

In recent years, more and more professionals have chosen to live in Asturias while working remotely for companies in Madrid, Barcelona or other countries.

This trend has created a new need: quiet professional spaces where people can work without needing to travel to larger cities.

Coworking spaces provide exactly that solution – a comfortable, professional and flexible place to work close to home.

Now open in the centre of Piloña

Coworking Piloña is now open in the centre of Infiesto, Piloña with the goal of offering a calm and professional workspace for remote workers, freelancers and local professionals.

The idea is simple: to create a place where it is easy to focus, work comfortably and enjoy a productive environment close to home.