Forbes (4/12) contributor Laurel Farrer wrote, “Remote workers often experience symptoms of anxiety and depression at a higher rate than people commuting into traditional office spaces,” research indicated. Even though “in the 2019 State of Remote Work report produced by Buffer…thousands of remote workers surveyed rave about the work-life balance, schedule flexibility, and work performance,” they also list the “downsides of location flexibility.” For example, “49% of remote workers note that their biggest struggle is wellness-related.” For example, the report found that “insomnia and sleep disturbance are common, along with increased fatigue, irritation, sadness and feelings of disconnection.”
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— “Are Home Offices Fueling A Mental Health Crisis?, “Laurel Farrer, Forbes, April 12, 2019