6 Tips to Beat the Loneliness of Working from Home

No more colleagues to grab a coffee with, office mates to give you a helping hand when things aren’t going as planned, or managers running from one meeting to the next. Are you gradually sinking into loneliness because of working from home? With the 6 tips below, you can take matters into your own hands and exist again!

1. Schedule walking sessions with a colleague

Do you have colleagues who live near you? Ask them if they would like to go for a daily walk with you. Sure, it’s a little less spontaneous than a casual conversation at the coffee machine, but you’ll have the opportunity to exchange advice or escape from your work.

2. Organize a virtual coffee break

When you’re feeling lonely at home, it’s important to know that you’re still part of a whole, team. Including a digital coffee break, every day can help you stay connected with your colleagues. Plus, it’s a great time to unwind!

3. Turn on the radio during the day

This of course does not apply if you prefer to work in silence, but many people work with background noise. Focusing excessively on your work without any kind of distraction does not always benefit performance. A small interruption often provides new ideas. Now that conversations with colleagues are gone, a discussion that enters your workplace via the radio can help you think creatively.

4. Collaborate virtually

The loss of social interaction is a major burden of working from home. Suddenly, you have to organize your schedule and start your workdays yourself when you are used to following the rhythm of office hours. Solve this problem by working together virtually. Agree with your colleagues to leave your webcams on during the day to take advantage of the stimulating power of group dynamics.

5. Start a random conversation

We are living in special times that influence our way of being in our daily lives. Talk to someone you haven't seen for a long time via the channel of your choice and ask how he/she is doing. Before you know it, you will be involved in a pleasant conversation where you will reminisce and escape from your daily routine.