Friday Coffee Chats by The Happy 9 to 5
Welcome to Friday Coffee Chats by The Happy 9 to 5, your all-in-one resource for navigating the modern working world without losing yourself in the process. If you're struggling to reach your career goals without burning out, stay productive with a never-ending to-do list, set healthy boundaries at work, or gain back control over your life, this podcast is for you.
At The Happy 9 to 5, we share no-fluff, practical advice backed by science that will transform your work and life into a more fulfilling experience. Our mission is to provide you with the best toolbox for a healthier, happier work-life balance, and to empower you to build the life you deserve, one podcast episode at a time.
Join us every Friday for our coffee chat sessions, where we delve into topics such as finding your confidence, working productively without long hours, and maintaining a healthy balance between professional and personal success. Our advice is grounded in our own experiences as work and organizational psychologists, as young professionals, and as women who just like you are seeking to achieve their potential, and thrive both at work and in life.
Love,
Eleni & Tina
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Friday Coffee Chats by The Happy 9 to 5
51. Why is making friends as an adult so damn hard? How to break the loneliness trap
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Are we just bad at making friends once we grow up?
In this Friday Coffee Chat, we’re diving deep into a modern paradox: we’re more connected than ever, yet so many of us feel deeply alone. Over 53% of adults aged 18 to 44 say they feel frequently or always lonely. So… what gives?
We explore:
- Why adult friendships are harder than childhood ones
- How our busy, individualistic lifestyles sabotage real connection
- What trauma, trust issues, and fear of awkwardness have to do with it
- And the surprisingly simple (but brave) steps to build better bonds in adulthood
If you’ve ever moved cities, struggled to go beyond small talk, or wondered why no one told you how to make friends after college, this episode is for you.
✨ We also share personal stories, awkward friendship fails, and real tips for building genuine, lasting adult connections.
Making friends as grown-ups is tough. BUT you can do something about it.
If your work is taking over your life and you struggle to unplug in the evening or even the weekend, we'd love to help you create a work-life balance that works for you!
Love,
Tina & Eleni
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