A Bengaluru-based woman has sparked a conversation online after sharing her experience of stepping away from work from home to work out of a cafe instead. Taking to Instagram, the woman, identified as Divya Moses, posted a video capturing her shift in routine on a day when working from home felt unproductive.
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In the clip, she documents her decision to leave home and head to a cafe in HSR Layout, hoping a change of environment would help her regain focus. The video, accompanied by a candid caption, resonated with many social media users navigating similar struggles with remote work.
Captioning the clip, Divya wrote: "Some days, WFH just doesn’t work. I was distracted, couldn’t focus, and honestly just needed a change… so I took a Rapido to a cafe in HSR. The place was aesthetic and work-friendly, and I did get some work done (not perfect, but better than home). I might start doing this twice a week because it actually helped. Save this for the days WFH isn’t it, and tell me, are you team WFH or cafe?"
Cafe culture versus home comfort
The text overlaid on the video further highlighted her experience. It read: "WFH Isn't hitting the same so I worked from a cafe in HSR, Bengaluru".
{{/usCountry}}The text overlaid on the video further highlighted her experience. It read: "WFH Isn't hitting the same so I worked from a cafe in HSR, Bengaluru".
{{/usCountry}}Take a look here at the clip:
While working from home offers flexibility and convenience, many professionals have increasingly spoken about distractions, lack of structure and difficulty in maintaining focus. Cafes, on the other hand, are emerging as popular alternatives for those seeking a balance between comfort and productivity.
Internet reacts
The clip has amassed a wave of reactions, with users sharing their own experiences and preferences. One user wrote, "This is so relatable, some days home just isn’t the vibe for work." Another said, "Cafes really do make a difference, the change in environment helps a lot." A third commented, "I have been doing this for months and it honestly improves productivity."
Others echoed similar sentiments, with one user writing, "Team cafe all the way, especially on days when focus is zero at home." Another added, "WFH is great but only when you are in the right headspace." Yet another remarked, "Saving this for the next time I cannot concentrate at home."
HT.com has reached out to the user for her comments, and the copy will be updated once her response is received.
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