What to do if you feel isolated or disconnected while working remotely?

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What to do if you feel isolated or disconnected while working remotely?

Posted by Yna on March 7, 2023 at 8:41 am

This is one of the real challenges when working from home, but here are the things or some strategies that you can use to stay connected with your colleagues:

1. Use collaboration tools and work on projects together in real time or use Google Meet. Two heads (or more) are better than one!
2. I know reaching out and asking for help is hard especially when you’re not that close or familiar with your colleagues yet, but trust me when I say it’s worth it as long as you reach out to the right ones who can support you and lend you an ear (I’m all ears too!).

Feel free to share your strategies too!

aznamur replied 3 weeks, 1 day ago 18 Members · 19 Replies
19 Replies

alex

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March 8, 2023 at 3:04 am

I agree thank you for this @Yna ❤
sylphieeee

Member
March 8, 2023 at 5:24 am

Whenever I feel like this I get up and go for a walk and get some fresh air, just to relax and recalibrate myself.
- Yna
  
  Member
  March 9, 2023 at 12:45 am
  
  I agree! Getting some fresh air to clear your mind first really helps you relax and also improves your decision-making skills!
shernan

Member
March 8, 2023 at 5:34 am
I know how tough it can be to work from home and feel disconnected from the world around you. It can be hard to stay motivated and focused when you feel like you’re on your own.

Here are some tips that might help:
- Stay connected with your colleagues
- Take breaks and get outside
- Get involved in online communities
- Set boundaries and stick to them
- Be kind to yourself
And if you want to learn more, check out this article I wrote entitled “Hey there! Feeling Disconnected While Working Remotely? Let’s Fix That!“

https://pinoybesties.com/discussion/hey-there-feeling-disconnected-while-working-remotely-lets-fix-that/

Hey there! Feeling Disconnected While Working Remotely? Let’s Fix That!
- Yna
  
  Member
  March 9, 2023 at 12:49 am
  
  I like the last one, “be kind to yourself”. We should take care and consider ourselves and our thoughts first by getting enough sleep and getting the breaks that we deserve.
jazzteene

Member
March 8, 2023 at 5:41 am

Thanks for sharing these tips, Yna! Collaboration tools and real-time project work can definitely help keep remote teams connected and engaged. And you’re absolutely right that it can be tough to ask for help, but sometimes it’s necessary, and reaching out to the right colleagues can make all the difference.
HannahJ

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March 8, 2023 at 10:29 am

I totally agree with you! Additionally, talking to colleagues would also be a big help. Talking to people who you can relate to or in a similar situation as you really helps. You can share with each other your feelings and sentiments.
lemueljohn

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March 10, 2023 at 2:23 am

take a break for 5mins, and get back focused. you can also ask for help 🙂
Ruztien

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May 17, 2023 at 10:37 am

Maintain a structured daily routine to provide a sense of normalcy and stability. Set specific work hours, take regular breaks, and create boundaries between work and personal life.
Jr.

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May 17, 2023 at 11:12 am

Thanks for this, I can use this
adrian

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May 17, 2023 at 11:17 am

I agree, Thank you for the info.
chababbii

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January 19, 2024 at 9:32 am

I agree! Thank you for this. It might help me if ever I will work remotely or work from home someday!
dennise123

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January 19, 2024 at 9:49 am

i agree thanks for this
ainz

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January 19, 2024 at 2:31 pm

i agree thanks for this
Mayerrrr

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January 19, 2024 at 4:52 pm

i agree thanks for this
Krisleen

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February 21, 2024 at 8:49 am

Thanks for sharing this info.
hanz

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February 21, 2024 at 8:58 am

i agree thanks for this
Shiee

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April 19, 2024 at 10:46 pm

thanks for sharing
aznamur

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April 25, 2024 at 12:43 pm

Thanks for sharing this.