It's no secret that Gen Y is plugged in 24/7. We use the Internet for everything from shopping to job searching to apartment hunting. Even dating and making new friends is commonly initiated via cyberspace. While we can't imagine a life without our laptops, tablets and smartphones, it's also a given that our most meaningful moments don't happen online.

I'm lucky to have the ability to complete all my work-related correspondence with a laptop and iPhone. It allows me to avoid an hour-long commute in the morning and work in any location I choose. But the lack of human interaction drives me crazy most of the time and leads to feelings of isolation. I began working alongside a friend, who also works from home, several days a week, and the conversations between tasks and lunches out have brought me a major mood boost.

I've also taken more of a liking recently to doing things the old-fashioned way. I get off the computer when I'm not working and catch up with friends over dinner or at the gym, and I work on expanding my social circle when I'm out and about, not by visiting an online community. I also plan on avoiding Craigslist during my next apartment hunt. Instead, I'll walk around my neighborhood of choice and call the numbers posted on "For Rent" signs.