Defeating the Work-From-Home Blues: Your Guide to Beating Loneliness
In a world where 80% of heads are buried in devices, even while strolling with company, the silent epidemic of loneliness hits hard. As a '96 millennial, it leaves me melancholic. What could be more vital on a phone than the person beside you?
Sure, we're glued to DMs, texts, and emails, but do these digital interactions match the joy of an hour spent in real-life company or the warmth of a stranger's compliment? Unlikely. Social media, often a false companion, contributes to the rising wave of loneliness – a staggering 3.3 million Brits felt chronically lonely from December 2021 to February 2022.
Having navigated this path since the pandemic's inception, I've cultivated a routine that combats isolation. Here are my tips to shatter the silence for fellow women working from home:
1. Change Your Scene:
Shift your workspace to a local café, library, or co-working hub. New surroundings can spark fresh energy.
2. Non-Work Hobbies:
Embrace a hobby unrelated to work.
3. Revamp Communication:
Exchange social media banter for more personal connections. Switch to WhatsApp and embrace voice notes for meaningful exchanges.
4. Family & Friends Time:
Make weekly meet-ups a ritual. Lunch with friends, evening tea with family – these connections are lifelines.
5. Networking Beyond the Screen:
Step out of your comfort zone and attend local networking events. I recently explored a county council event and a women-in-business gathering by TedX, meeting inspiring individuals who shared their career journeys.
Loneliness may be pervasive, but the power to combat it lies in these simple shifts.
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