• Remote or hybrid tips
  • “Give yourself a start and end time, and make sure you get out of the house at least once a day!”
  • “Carve out time for yourself to take a break, maybe take a short walk. etc. If you were in the office, you would walk to or from work. And would walk to grab lunch. So getting outside and moving is important to work into your routine even if WFH.”
  • “Try to get engaged in an ERG at work or those who volunteer at work. Maybe also take on an additional project or go on-site for office activities.”
  • “If you're working hybrid or remotely, I would make it a point to meet people face-to-face if that's an option. You'll get to know your colleagues better. It's also helpful to have that foundation so when/if there's a sticky issue, there's already a working relationship.”
  • “I would recommend coming into the office voluntarily and coordinating days of the week with colleagues if possible. Working out before work allows for spontaneous meet ups with colleagues after work to build a sense of community.”
  • “I find it easiest to make myself a schedule so that I know what I am doing when. Working remotely may or may not give you more flexibility - it depends on your employer - so do not assume that because you work remotely you can go to the gym in the mid-afternoon. I find that I re-evaluate my schedule periodically to work out any issues I may be having with it.”
• Make the most of your work opportunities
  • “I visited as many clients as possible. I got to know as many people as possible. I participated in after work events with people on different teams.”
• Join groups or go to events (those that align with your interests or are completely new)
  • “Join a group that aligns with an existing interest or a new one: a running group, musicians that meet up to jam, a book club in person, etc. Also, places like the JCC have programs just for singles. Likewise I think Lincoln Center has programs for younger patrons too.”
  • “Outside of work a lot of people got together and also explored solo/ with family, friends etc. if someone is moving in completely solo and de novo, finding activities, events, places, special events etc that really speak to them and their interests is the best way to find people with similar interests. Force yourself to go solo or invite friends/ family to come visit and take them. It certainly takes time but a network best built is one that takes time and is genuine. That being said, you may surprise yourself. NYC has one of everything and everyone. If you pick a few events that are out of your common wheelhouse, it’s a great way to stretch yourself. If you hate it, it’s one afternoon, evening etc. if you find a surprise new interest, even better!”
• Morning or night routines
  • “Establishing a morning routine that makes you look forward to waking up really helps (exercise, meditation, reading, journaling, drinking your favorite beverage)”
  • “Pick whether you want routine outside of work either in the morning or evening. I’m a morning person so I try to really carve our morning time to work out. I know friends who use morning to read or to meditate. Having a schedule outside of work that’s sustainable really helps make work sustainable. If you’re working remotely, really still try to keep a routine to break up the day”
  • “Decide what your priorities are within your work and outside of work so you can appropriately schedule time”
  • “It's important to know yourself and how inclined you are to do life chores and center your habits around that (e.g. I'm unlikely to leave my apartment once I arrive home, so I go to the gym after work).”
• DukeNY opportunities and events with other networking groups
  • “Take advantage of all the great networking events this city has to offer and get involved with DukeNY early, it will unlock tons of professional opportunities.”