Do these 2 things to prevent burnout in remote work

Burnout is common — here’s how you can prevent it forever!

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Whether you’re a freelancer, member of a remote company, or working from home due to family reasons, you can feel overwhelmed at times due to work.

I offer 2 simple steps that anyone can do and practically never experience burnout!

Let’s start with some numbers:

3 out of every 4 remote workers agree to have experienced burnout in one form or the other

But, isn’t remote work supposed to be more fun? Your family around you, flexible working hours, snacks anytime, etc. So, why do remote workers often experience burnout?

Causes of Burnout

The most common causes of remote work burnout come from misusing the advantages of remote work:

• Longer working hours — your employer keeps giving you work beyond your defined office timings or if you’re a freelancer you spend those couple of hours extra, everyday.
• Unclear expectations — There is no “No laptop after 5” rule in remote work. You might not have a clear target of what is to be achieved within a workday.
• Lack of vacation — This is way too common. Remote work leads to personal and…