Loneliness is a major struggle for remote workers so it is crucial you be proactive in maintaining connections with colleagues, friends and family. You can do this by making positive social interactions part of your routine. The following suggestions might help increase your social wellbeing when you work from home:
- Use video calls for meetings and catch ups rather than emails to boost human interaction.
- Organise and get involved in virtual social events such as book clubs, lunch and learns and coffee catch ups.
- Check in on your colleagues as they may be struggling too, and you can support each other
- Schedule personal social time with friends and family whether that be in person or online
- Distinguish between formal meetings and informal chats with colleagues for example you could have informal chats on the sofa in your house rather than by your desk.
