There is something about working in a café that makes you more creative and productive. Even if you're in a public spot, you finish a project faster as compared to being in your bedroom or in the office. You have easy access to a cup of coffee, your not-so-secret potion to getting things done. You also don't mind the chatter of customers, the steam noise from the espresso machine, or the barista calling out orders. Coffee shops provide the *right* amount of noise you need to feel functional. There was a study published in 2012 that explained how ambient noise helps people finish their tasks.
Choosing a coffee shop as your remote workstation is getting popular with the rise of work-from-anywhere opportunities. Because of this, cafés are always full and it feels like you're in Hunger Games racing towards the table nearest to the electric socket. This habit can get expensive too as a decent latte runs from P195 to as much as P250 a cup. You'll get hungry so you have to budget for snacks that fall in the same price range.
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For all the matipid girlies out there, we found a way to give you the café experience without spending a lot. Check out the website IMissMyCafe to have the same ambient noise of a busy coffee shop—including a barista asking for your order and the noise an espresso machine makes. IMissMyCafe also offers a café-inspired playlist for the full experience.
We also suggest that you try their Pomodoro timer to help you focus on your task and remember to take breaks. Here's a quick and honest review for you: I finished two articles without getting distracted while IMissMyCafe.com was playing in the background along with Taylor Swift's Complete Collection playlist on Spotify. I haven't had my tall glass of iced coffee yet!
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