Two Years into Remote Work and Burned Out – How Did You Overcome It?

I've had a similar experience. To create a sense of commuting to work, I started taking a 30-minute walk in the morning before starting work, and it helped establish boundaries. After work, I completely shut down my computer and turned off work-related notifications on my phone. Burnout takes time to recover from, so don't be too hard on yourself.

I've been working from home for three years, and I hit my limit too. So I created a separate 'work space' inside my house where I only work there, and once I step out, I have a rule to completely rest. I also make an effort to go to the gym at least twice a week. I've realized that managing my physical health is really important.

Do you set specific work hours and stick to them? I try to strictly follow a 9-to-6 schedule. It was tough at first, but once it became a habit, it felt much better. I also only check emails during work hours, and unless something is urgent, I put it off until the next day.

I feel you... I also hit burnout in my second year of remote work, so I ended up switching to working at a café once a week. Changing the environment helped, and picking up a small hobby (like growing plants) brought some vitality back into my life. I'm doing a bit better now, but don't overdo it—on your days off, really take a break.

When burnout hits, you really don't feel like doing anything. I sought psychological counseling back then, and the expert's advice was a huge help. I also learned specific ways to set 'boundaries between work and life.' As for exercise, how about starting small—like trying just 5 minutes of stretching?