What to do when you’re missing that watercooler chat.
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| Entering the workforce post-COVID means that I’ve been working from home for my entire professional career. However, I know that not everyone has shared my experience! Whether you’re new to working remotely or are looking for ways to fuel your social battery away from the office, our team has some tidbits that may work for you.
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Let’s talk about it,
Sarah Choi
Newsletter Editor, Healthline
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Written by Sarah Choi
April 24, 2026 • 2.5 min read |
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| Tips for the WFH social butterflies
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| There are a lot of benefits to working from home — you can spend more time with your pets, squeeze in chores on your lunch break, and with no commute, you can start your morning routine a little later.
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| But one major drawback for some is that it can be lonely. It’s entirely possible to go the whole workday without ever talking with anyone, even if you live with other people who also work from home.
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| Our editors have a few pieces of advice for managing this social isolation:
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| “I like scheduling social ‘coffee chats’ with colleagues every now and then to talk about life, what we’re reading or watching, or something else.
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| “I also have a monthly meet-up scheduled with one of my best friends who lives about 1 hour away. It gives us something to look forward to instead of getting stuck in the ‘let’s hang out soon’ rut.” — Samantha Costa, editor
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| “What I learned early on is that connecting with people remotely takes intention. I make a point of checking in with people, responding to questions, or commenting on messages. It’s often through those interactions that I end up talking to people further and getting to know them.” — Amy Murnan, editor
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| “When possible, I schedule my appointments on my lunch break. Whether it’s getting my hair cut, seeing a doctor, or getting my teeth cleaned at the dentist, this time gives me the opportunity to connect with and learn from people who I might not otherwise hang out with on my own time.” — Alex Marceau, editor
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| “When it gets really hard, I’ll go to coffee shops, even if it’s just for 1 to 2 hours a day. Stepping outside, walking to a destination, and being around other people and chatter really helps me (even though I’m an introvert!).” — Parisa Syed, editor
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