"According to a study by stress.org, more than 50% of workers are not as productive at work due to stress, and 39% claim workload is the main cause." —Joy Organics.

It's important to be away from your work every few hours, otherwise your brain will freeze up and feelings of burnout or anxiety will start to become stronger. Only eleven out of fifty states mandate some type of rest break for workers. If your employer allows a break, you should make sure it is uninterrupted. When an office is also a kitchen, or a bedroom, even a small walk in your garden or just around the neighborhood will help.

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Hustle culture has become common in workplaces over the previous years. This can be a huge contributor to stress and depression as the work keeps coming in. You have a finite number of hours at work, so don't take on a week's worth hoping to get it done in a day. Set boundaries and know when to focus on the work you already have.

A healthy separation of work and private life is one of the most important things for remote workers. Think about putting everything work-related onto a different browser or screen to simulate "going to the office."
"Workplace stress can affect anyone, but research has shown that women must contend with their hormones on top of everyday stresses. In fact, 57% of women reported feeling burnout because of work stress, compared to 48% of men." —Joy Organics.

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Having another perspective is useful for lowering your stress levels. Talking to your team or a manager alleviates the feeling of being lonely and means that you can solve problems faster. Feelings of isolation are much more common in remote work; however, there are ways you can alleviate those feelings.

Instead of struggling with a project alone, ask for a quick meet or an informal chat to have another set of eyes on it. Reach out to other team members and organize a brainstorming session. Be aware that communication does go both ways, and you should be available to help others just as they help you.

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Looking at your work as a huge single object is daunting. Those feelings of dread can feed into depression and anxiety, so splitting up workload into manageable chunks will make things easier. Try Stephen Covey's four quadrants of time management approach:

Urgent and important — unforeseen events and urgent matters
Not urgent but important — smaller tasks that won't affect your deadlines
Urgent but not important — meetings and phone calls
Not urgent and not important — checking socials

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Getting at least eight hours of sleep each night will allow your brain to rest and you will be better equipped to deal with whatever the workplace throws at you.

Before going to bed, you should do something relaxing and not stare at a phone screen or catch up on work. This helps to signal that it's time to sleep. To help unwind and sleep better, you could reach for sleep-assisting products to get you there a bit quicker. Also, see about the ways you can make your bedroom feel "sleepy" for you.

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