Tue 30 may 2023
Is Remote Work Starting to Feel Too...Remote?
If you’re grappling with the isolation that can come with working from home, these steps can help you address it.
(1) Identify your needs.
What type of interaction and levels of engagement do you enjoy? Is it small talk, one-on-one meetings, or group conversations? Are you looking for a lunch buddy? Do you wish you had a bigger team to collaborate with? Reflecting on your answers will make it easier to determine if a solution could be a quick fix or something that requires a bigger change.
(3) Assess your options.
Ask yourself questions like: What resources already exist that I may not be utilizing? What parts of my routine can I adjust to better suit my social needs? Are there new opportunities for socializing that I could learn more about and try?
(3) Take a first step.
For example, if you love collaborating with others, could you ask your manager if you could mentor someone who needs to learn a skill that you have? If you miss small social interactions, could you ask a peer if they’d like to meet once a month for a virtual coffee? If you want to build new connections, could you find a local volunteer role that will allow you to meet some new people? One or two small tweaks to your routine could make a big difference.
This tip is adapted from “Is Your Remote Job Making You Lonely?,” by Octavia Goredema
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