Habit of Isolation

The pandemic has led many of us into a habit of isolation. A habit that we desperately need to break.

As human beings, we are wired for connection. That's the opposite of what's been happening for me and so many other people.

Even when in office space together, we seem stuck and merely coexisting in the same space.

When in my company's office this week, it took me until late afternoon to say hi to the person sitting in the chair next to me.

Sure, I extended greetings to others around me. I did not connect to the person right next to me.

I was busy.

So were they.

I noticed that many others were not connecting the way I remember when, well, before.

What if I never said hi?

What if nobody said hi to each other?

What a lonely world this would be.

Each connection, big and small, results in feeling a little more meaning in what we do, a bit better health, and perhaps even enjoying a satisfying relationship.

To break the isolation habit, we can consider taking the initiative, giving others the benefit of the doubt (they really are interested in hearing from us), and giving off a positive and inviting vibe.

We can learn to simply reach out and say hi to the people around us and to pick up the phone and make a call.

We can also work to be available for others when they reach out.

When we stop isolating, we connect to something greater than ourselves. We connect to others.

That feels good.

Create your life.

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