I think once you get out of the habit of these things, and there is nothing forcing you to do them, they’re difficult to find the motivation for even if you know they might be good for you. I know for a fact I would be happier if I went into the office every day (but still had the flexibility to work remotely in situations where that was necessary). But despite this I can’t find the motivation to go. The carrot doesn’t work, I need the stick - but it no longer exists.

I think tackling loneliness is like most other things that are good for you (eating healthy, exercising, budgeting) - they’re hard to do even though you know they’re good and they’re relatively simple.