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Re:38% of remote workers work from bed by ksec on Friday July 30, 2021 @05:29AM (#28006131)
Just reading this got me thinking. Something may be obvious but I have yet to see anyone written or pointing it out.

Does Remote Work prevent burn out?

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Re:38% of remote workers work from bed by dsr_ on Friday July 30, 2021 @05:49AM (#28006252)
No, it's a tool, not a panacea.

If you are feeling disconnected from the value of your work, being away from other people doesn't reconnect you.

If you are fire-fighting one emergency after another, not seeing other people in vivo doesn't get you downtime.

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Re:38% of remote workers work from bed by nayaketo on Friday July 30, 2021 @06:48AM (#28006584)
Not at all. It might actually cause you to burnout if you begin to feel your work has encroached on your personal life. I went through a rough phase a while back because of this.
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Re:38% of remote workers work from bed by Ocerge on Friday July 30, 2021 @10:20AM (#28008278)
Not sure why you got downvoted; remote work has been awful for me mental health wise since COVID. Not every dev wants to sit at home all day while they work. The separation and social interaction are important for me.
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Re:38% of remote workers work from bed by nix23 on Friday July 30, 2021 @05:43AM (#28006211)
That's a mental thing and it's as easy as it gets to prevent it:

1. Your work is not your life.

2. Since it's not your life, don't get too invested in it.

3. Plan your free time ahead and fill it with stuff that makes you happy.

4. Eat good, sleep good, and Sport sport sport (from everything a good amount and not too much)

5. Don't take drugs on regular "recreational" basis (yes alcohol is especially included here)

6. If your away from work, don't think about it.

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