How Coworking Will Make You Less Lonely – Part 2

By Katharine 5 years agoNo Comments
Happier Coworking at Alkaloid Networks

Since we are in Mental Health Awareness Month, we continue our focus on how coworking can help alleviate loneliness.

The typical coworking space come with plenty perks and amenities. Recent findings have found that many members are joining spaces first and foremost for the socialization aspect. This makes sense given the increasing rise of gig economy-related loneliness.

Happier Coworking Harvard Business ReviewIn one study released by the Harvard Business Review, coworking members provided the following statistics:

  • 87% reported that they joined a coworking space for social reasons
  • 54% said they socialize with other coworking members after work or on weekends
  • 79% said coworking spaces have expanded their social networks
  • 83% said they feel less lonely since joining the space
  • 89% said they feel happier since joining the space

Coworking Improves Mental Health

Additionally, months into the pandemic, the loneliness that’s always been below the surface is even more extreme. It is critical to address loneliness and support relationship-building, even when we’re physically distant. Especially when we are physically distant.

Although the stats don’t lie, here are just a few ways in which you benefit from considering a social, shared workspace:

  1. Networking Opportunities: One massive disadvantage to working alone, in isolation, is that you are missing out on making important business connections every single day. With no coworkers, bosses, or business partners, how are you going to grow your inner circle? Coworking spaces coordinate networking and social events and more. This makes it easy for you to find connections. Plus, simply catching up over coffee in the kitchen or break-room is a great way to start making some leads.
  2. Reduced Loneliness, More Happiness: Being lonely psychology comes with a slew of unhappy consequences. That’s why working with other people, making friends, and simply feeding off of the social energy within a coworking space will actually make you happier on a daily basis. Believe us!
  3. Improved Health: According to a recent article by Small Business Labs, if you are isolated AND  lonely, you are more likely to have an increased risk of health problems and early mortality.
  4. More Productive Workers: When people are sad, alone, and isolated, they lack a motivation or a competitive drive to keep pushing forward. We are impacted by the people around us. That’s why placing workers in coworking spaces will diminish the feeling of loneliness and help with overall mental health. Happier workers that are excited to show up every day and are more productive.

Your Cat is Not a Substitute for a Human

No matter how much you love your cat or dog, at the end of the day, they are not substitutes for tangible human interaction and discourse – countless psych studies have confirmed, time and time again, that we need this kind of socialization to be mentally and emotionally sound.

Therefore, whether you’re the solopreneur, or the owner of a remote start-up, you stand to benefit greatly both from a happiness standpoint, as well as a successful productive standpoint, when you move your workforce into the ever-changing landscape of a coworking space.

Here at Alkaloid Networks, we’re a friendly coworking space nestled on the Atlanta Beltline. We understand the shifting nature of work today and invite you to be part of our community. We possess friendly amenities for our diverse members and more importantly, an escape from mind-numbing loneliness.

References: Campaign to End Loneliness

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