Why Returning to the Office Feels So Hard | Mike Wixson with Sim Chhabra
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Why Returning to the Office Feels So Hard | Mike Wixson with Sim Chhabra
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About this listen
The “back to the office” wave is here—and for millions who rebuilt their lives around working from home, that’s a massive change. In this episode, I sit down with psychotherapist Sim (Simranjit) Chhabra (Horizon Within) to unpack the real mental & practical challenges of Return-to-Office (RTO): lost commute hours, disrupted routines, pressure to “just adapt,” and why companies often miss the human math behind productivity.
We dig into:
• The change spectrum: where you sit (from “drag me by the nails” to “bring on the change”) and why it matters
• Turning non-negotiables (like commuting) into meaningful time—podcasts, audiobooks, mindful check-ins
• How leaders can design with humans in mind (asynchronous work, measure output not chairs)
• The pendulum effect of policy shifts and how to find your middle ground
• Practical steps to protect your time, energy, and sanity as RTO ramps up
If you’re anxious about going back—or leading a team through it—this conversation is your field guide.
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Drop a comment: What’s your biggest RTO challenge right now?
Guest: Sim — Horizon Within
This conversation is for education only and not medical advice.