How remote working can affect mental health: Work-life balance and meeting fatigue

Abstract

When it comes to remote working, we often think about the many benefits this approach brings, such as being more flexible and productive, or improving our work-life balance. However, remote working without the right framework to profit from all these benefits can leave us feeling fatigued, isolated, or even depressed. I experienced the pros and cons of remote working both as an employee and a freelancer and searched for preventive strategies to improve wellbeing and preserve mental health.