The Big Story Your happiness could be just a ‘third place’ away
Feb 7, 2025
Roxanne Francis, a psychotherapist, coach, and consultant, dives into the significance of 'third places'—those essential social spaces outside home and work. She discusses how these locations foster authentic interactions and community bonding. The conversation explores the evolving nature of these spaces in the age of social media, the challenges of remote work, and the importance of personal time. Roxanne also emphasizes the need for community connections for healing and happiness, especially in the post-pandemic world.
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Third Place as a Refuge
- A "third place" offers respite from defined roles and expectations of work and home.
- It lets individuals express themselves freely, unlike the pressures of social media.
Creating Boundaries
- Blurred lines between work and home can be problematic, especially with remote work.
- Roxanne Francis suggests rituals or creating a "third place" buffer, like a coffee shop visit, to establish boundaries.
Intentional "Me-Time"
- Create smaller "third place" activities like walking groups, nail appointments, or book clubs.
- Be intentional about carving out personal time to avoid getting lost in responsibilities.
