Joie - Joy, Allegra, Furaha & Ayo - #unreasonableworkplaces #placesforlife #loneliness

The why and why now is probably visceral for all of us. LONElIness! Loneliness crushes the soul, but researchers are finding it does far more damage than that. It is linked to strokes, heart disease, dementia, inflammation and suicide; it breaks the heart literally as well as figuratively. Loneliness is as deadly as smoking 15 cigarettes a day and more lethal than consuming six alcoholic drinks a day, according to the surgeon general of the United States, Dr. Vivek Murthy. Loneliness is more dangerous for health than obesity, he says — and, alas, we have been growing more lonely. Humans are social creatures. Without human connection, we cannot thrive. It seems like a problem with no solution, but there is always a tried and true remedy - its community. The office that we left behind was a community, albeit generic and inflexible towards our individuality and interests. Whether fully remote or hybrid, humans desire the connections when not in the office.

Congrats on bringing attention to such an important issue, @shegun! Loneliness is definitely something we all need to address more, and community is key. Wishing you success with this project!

Joue is an integral piece in building the future of work. It elegantly seeks to combat loneliness, build community and spark genuine JOY. Wonderful.