Remote work promised freedom, but it’s left many of us feeling isolated. Here’s why returning to the office could be the key to better mental health and deeper connections.
With smartphones and social apps taking over, the way we connect with each other has totally changed. We’re always “on” and somehow still feeling alone. On top of that, with more of us working remotely or in hybrid setups, loneliness is hitting record highs. There’s no getting around it: real, face-to-face connection is essential for our well-being. Period. Maybe it’s time we take a page from the past and bring back more traditional ways of connecting to fight that feeling of isolation.
