Работа из кафе: продуктивно или самообман?

For me it depends on the kind of work. Deep, focused work goes better at home, where I can control the noise and the interruptions. A cafe works well for lighter tasks — answering messages, planning the week, or reviewing a draft — because the change of scenery helps me start, and the background noise is less of a problem when the task does not need full concentration.

Two things make cafe work actually productive for me: a clear plan before I sit down, so I know exactly which task I am doing, and headphones for the noisier moments. Without a plan, it is easy to spend the time people-watching instead of working. With one, an hour or two in a cafe can be a useful break from the home desk.