
Working From Home Was Making My Life Smaller
Working from home was making my life smaller. So I started paying nearly $400 a month for a coworking space—even though I already have a home office.After about three months, is it worth it? Here’s what actually changed in my productivity, energy, and social connection—and what joining a coworking space didn’t fix.I expected to go four days a week and follow a regular office schedule. Instead, I found that focused afternoons, small conversations, and having somewhere else to go mattered more than spending a full workday there.In this video, I share:• Why home had stopped feeling like a place to relax• What I expected from coworking versus what actually helped• How small, everyday interactions changed how my days felt• Why being around people doesn’t automatically create friendship• How to try your own experiment without paying for a membershipYou might enjoy alone time. I do too. But does that time leave you rested and ready to participate—or flatter and more inclined to avoid people?If you work remotely or spend most of your days at home, try changing your environment for a day. Say hello to one person. Then notice what changes in your productivity, energy, and mood.What do you notice about yourself after a few days working from home? Tell me in the comments.ABOUT CASSANDRAI speak to organizations about workplace connection, relationship-building, and the practical people skills that help employees communicate better, build trust, collaborate more easily, and create stronger professional relationships.If your team or audience needs a more honest, practical conversation about connection and communication at work, learn more about my speaking programs here:https://www.cassthompson.com/speakerSpeaking inquiries:Cass@cassthompson.comFREE RESOURCEWant to reach out to someone but have no idea what to say?Get my FREE “But What Do I Say?!?” Connection Messages Guidebook with ready-to-use language for starting conversations, following up, and staying in touch:https://www.cassthompson.com/connectionSHOP MY FAVORITESSee the books, gear, office finds, and other things I actually use and recommend:https://www.amazon.com/shop/cassthompsonSome links may be affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them at no additional cost to you.#WorkingFromHome #Coworking #SocialConnection





