There are significant advantages and disadvantages to opting out of the office, particularly when it comes to your mental health. For some people, working from home can put their mental health at risk, causing feelings of isolation and disconnection, Hooper noted. On top of the isolation, working from home can also make it difficult to set boundaries. You might also experience increased anxiety or stress, since “working remotely creates a unique pressure to appear busy,” said Jane Scudder, a certified personal development and career transition coach. To make matters trickier, people who work from home might feel a sense of guilt about their work arrangement, Scudder explained.

Source: Huffington Post May 17, 2018 16:41 UTC