If working remotely feels lonely, are you doing it wrong?
Lot’s of people say that loneliness is the biggest challenge for remote workers and digital nomads says Future of Work Consultant Anna Maria Kochanska.
She has seen many articles in the press with headlines literally suggesting digital transformation and working remote makes you feel lonely adding to the feelings of disconnection and isolation many people have.
She believes it’s time to change your mindset.
When working remotely making you feel lonely - Its time to change your mindset
Anna believes it’s not working remotely that makes you feel lonely as work was never meant to be a primary source of your social needs. Neither your office nor coworking space was created with your social needs in mind. Sometimes you can be lucky and have excellent work colleagues who satisfy your social needs which is a bonus. This should never be your expectation.
The shift to remote work didn’t create disconnection and isolation, it only exposed a problem that already existed, people do not have a strong social network due to not being proactive and intentional in trying to make new valuable friends and connections.
So what's the solution?
Anna suggests you should create a work-life balance where your work and social needs are being met outside of work.The good news is there are many possibilities and you can choose a variety of activities that you enjoy so it will be a sustainable approach.
Here are some suggestions:
- Join different online and offline communities
- Digital Nomad conferences, festivals, coliving spaces and retreats
- Sports groups and gyms
- Dance activities
- Music activities
- Local start-ups and entrepreneurship groups
- Language exchanges
- Volunteering programs
To find communities like these the first places to look are Facebook, Meetup.com & linkedin
There are many more communities you can join and it’s time to take full responsibility for your social life. If you can’t find a community you would like to you can also start your own and this is How You Can Start Your Own CoWorking Day.
The main picture is from The Break Fellowship coliving program with a group of female European entrepreneurs.
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