While you’ve certainly heard the timeless proverb, “It takes a village to raise a child”, what happens when that child grows up?

Proclamations about the value of autonomy and independence are frequently touted as ideals that adults are supposed to strive to live up to, however, community is one of mankind’s necessary keys to survival.

It’s commonly understood that living in a bustling metropolis with a large population can feel lonelier than living in a small town where everybody knows your name. That being said, it’s not uncommon for individuals to migrate from their hometowns to pursue career ambitions in a prosperous city.

Of all the hours in your week, work is where you spend the most time. Therefore, with entrepreneurship, remote working, and contract positions on the rise, workers are becoming increasingly alienated from their peers.

So how can Torontonians discover the sense of belonging that they not only crave, but also require in order to thrive?

In recent years, coworking spaces have been addressing this issue head on. Here are two of the top benefits of community, and how co-working spaces can help you find yours:

Social Support

At the end of the day, none of us would be where we are without having had selfless help from our friends and family. However, there are a number of reasons (read: insanely busy work schedules) why we may be separated from our typical support system. For entrepreneurs, late nights at the office can really take a toll on the social calendar, and for remote workers, working from home can feel isolating.

These are examples of when a coworking space can be immensely beneficial. These innovative hubs are filled with creative, strategic, and likeminded people who have more than likely been through whatever challenges you may be facing in both the professional and personal realm. By finding social support in your spaces’ peers, you can maintain your focus without getting too overwhelmed and allow yourself to continue reaching for all your ambitions.

Inspiration

If there’s something that all coworking spaces are guaranteed to be brimming with, it’s inspiration. While many individuals are walking around with ideas floating in their heads for their next big venture or creative project, those that you’ll find in coworking spaces are actually executing and delivering on their dreams.

It’s said that in order to improve, we must surround ourselves with people who do what we do – but better. Coworking communities are hubs for unique ideas, skillset, networks, and more. Simply being in an environment that encourages growth, imagination, and connection is a surefire way to uncover it within yourself.

Why Project Spaces is the Home for your Hustle

When Project Spaces was founded 2011, we had a vision that we wanted to provide startup founders, content creators, developers, influencers, marketers, designers, and digital nomads with a space to network, connect, and flourish.

Seven years later, we remain actively committed to this mission. Having a community to support and encourage you throughout your professional journey is invaluable. Seeing our members encourage and uplift one another, and ultimately succeed is our greatest joy.

Thinking of giving your hustle a home? Drop us a line today to book a tour of our space!