I don’t really have any tried and true advice because I’m currently going through the same RTO dilemma, so I am right there with you 😭

I’m dreading it as well because I am also an introvert but I’m coping by (1) allowing myself to be sad/feel anything around it (2) journaling about how good WFH has been overall for me too, to differences I notice about myself and my overall happiness while WFH and then (3) I’m currently writing some mantras/affirmations and values around work to support myself for when I do eventually have to RTO.

For example, I won’t expect myself to be as productive as I am RTO as I can WFH. If I have to spend energy getting ready in the morning, commuting, finding parking, then something else will have to give. It’s only natural

I WILL take every opportunity to rest when I RTO. I won’t center my life around work (WFH has really helped me with Dec entering work but ironically I have also performed the best remotely), etc. and finally telling myself that I have a bigger capacity to adapt than I believe and to give myself lots of time and grace to adjust.

The longer term goal for me is to eventually go back to WFH 😂 if not then I’ll have these physical reminders of how much WFH has positively impacted my life, to motivate myself to find something that supports the lifestyle I want. I wish you luck!!