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Simple, Science-Backed Ways To Protect Your Mental Health At Home
Key takeaways
- But after a while, the less glamorous side starts to creep in.
- The slow realization sets in that you haven't had a real conversation since Tuesday.
- I've felt all of it, and I've had to be pretty intentional about not letting remote work quietly chip away at my mental health.
Why this matters: practical guidance grounded in recent research or expert insight.
Author: Zhané Slambee July 03, 2026mindbodygreen editor By Zhané Slambee Image by Ivan Gener / Stocksy July 03, 2026Working from home has a lot of perks: no commute, a flexible schedule, the ability to wear whatever you want. But after a while, the less glamorous side starts to creep in.
The quiet feels a little too quiet. The days blur together. The slow realization sets in that you haven't had a real conversation since Tuesday.
I've felt all of it, and I've had to be pretty intentional about not letting remote work quietly chip away at my mental health. Here are the habits that have made the biggest difference for me.
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