{"id":284338,"date":"2021-01-26T07:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-01-26T12:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/?p=284338"},"modified":"2025-02-12T21:37:38","modified_gmt":"2025-02-13T02:37:38","slug":"work-from-home-burnout","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/work-from-home-lifestyle\/work-from-home-burnout\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Tips to Prevent Work from Home Burnout"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong><em>Updated February 2025<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Working from home has its benefits and challenges, but one major hurdle remote workers can face is burnout. Whether you&#8217;re a long-time telecommuter or new to remote work, it&#8217;s essential to recognize the signs and take proactive steps to maintain a healthy balance. So, what can remote workers do? Adapting to this lifestyle requires intentional strategies to prevent work from home burnout. Whether you&#8217;re a freelancer, independent contractor, digital nomad, or manager, finding ways to set boundaries, recharge, and stay engaged is key. But before you can tackle burnout, you need to understand what causes it and how to spot the warning signs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-work-from-home-nbsp-burnout-statistics\"><strong>Work From Home&nbsp;Burnout Statistics<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>How commonplace is work from home burnout for remote workers? While remote work can eliminate workplace stressors, virtual professionals must strive to prioritize their well-being and establish a work-life balance. Without doing so, burnout quickly follows. According to an Eagle Hill Consulting survey, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eaglehillconsulting.com\/insights\/employee-burnout-on-the-rise\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">45% of workers said they were burned out<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What are some of the main causes that can lead to job burnout? According to the 2024 survey:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-95b73070-0b91-4b8c-9328-f793db75bcc3\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-78082ce6-1782-4380-9d8e-2b30de36d5e7\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>51% said it was due to workload<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-09288c6e-cd69-49dc-96d5-d01fc1c1d079\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>41% stated it was due to trying to manage both their professional and personal lives effectively<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-1e5f4274-8e8f-4819-8c16-30c897fe94bd\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>56% claimed it was due to communication and feedback issues in the workplace<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-b5951b1e-80c7-4678-aa4c-efd0392f778f\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>41% said because of time or deadline pressures<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-48799bd8-2a28-4445-a3e6-e160bc26578c\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>45% said it was due to staff shortages<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-work-from-home-nbsp-burnout-symptoms\"><strong>Work From Home&nbsp;Burnout Symptoms<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Because long-time job-related stress causes work from home burnout, usually the first people to notice that something may be wrong are colleagues, managers, or family. With full-time remote work becoming more normalized, the isolation can make burnout symptoms even harder to recognize. In addition, remote workers living on their own may have a tougher time spotting the early signs of burnout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, what are the telltale signs that you might be headed towards job burnout? Burnout can manifest itself via physical or emotional changes. Do the following quick assessment:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-4ad12dc4-c319-45dc-993b-44b15659ab91\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-ab3fa475-fc4d-4f3c-8990-9d9e24be735c\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Are you suffering from physical symptoms such as indigestion, heart palpitations, or headaches?<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-c699b6e9-a21c-4b7a-91ad-5ec750b5abf1\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>How is your job performance? Has your productivity been affected lately?<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-fb0b1a37-0ea4-47ec-9248-91ef5ca77e94\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Are you having difficulty focusing or experiencing frequent forgetfulness?<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-3d72d35f-986d-4490-95a2-6bc5036907dc\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Do you have cynical or negative feelings about your job?<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-7cc60e68-1faa-48bd-af6a-fb68acc90649\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Are you unmotivated, lazy, or suffering from chronic fatigue?<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-226e4164-4011-4340-b577-d5698c8bc5b8\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Are you more irritable or short-tempered?<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-786a7ae2-0be1-4cb0-8672-fd30e31f7045\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Has your sleep routine changed? Are you suffering from insomnia or sleeping more than usual?<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-0a51389c-4a08-45a4-b527-2cff6b99e8b7\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Are you experiencing anxiety or depression?<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-4766d686-ae56-491a-b819-2ced20119c4d\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Has anyone else in your life made comments about any changes in your mood?<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<p>Recognize any of these changes in your everyday life? Consider the following tips to help mitigate the effects of impending burnout.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_efca071d-0e79-489d-963d-36fc80097055\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/02\/VirtualVocations_CoachingSession_MakingTimetoJobSearch-WorkingFull-TimeandAvoidingJobSearchBurnout_2298x978-1024x436.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/02\/VirtualVocations_CoachingSession_MakingTimetoJobSearch-WorkingFull-TimeandAvoidingJobSearchBurnout_2298x978-300x128.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/02\/VirtualVocations_CoachingSession_MakingTimetoJobSearch-WorkingFull-TimeandAvoidingJobSearchBurnout_2298x978-768x327.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/02\/VirtualVocations_CoachingSession_MakingTimetoJobSearch-WorkingFull-TimeandAvoidingJobSearchBurnout_2298x978-1536x654.webp 1536w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/02\/VirtualVocations_CoachingSession_MakingTimetoJobSearch-WorkingFull-TimeandAvoidingJobSearchBurnout_2298x978-2048x872.webp 2048w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/02\/VirtualVocations_CoachingSession_MakingTimetoJobSearch-WorkingFull-TimeandAvoidingJobSearchBurnout_2298x978-260x111.webp 260w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/02\/VirtualVocations_CoachingSession_MakingTimetoJobSearch-WorkingFull-TimeandAvoidingJobSearchBurnout_2298x978-383x163.webp 383w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"436\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/02\/VirtualVocations_CoachingSession_MakingTimetoJobSearch-WorkingFull-TimeandAvoidingJobSearchBurnout_2298x978-1024x436.png\" alt=\"making time to job search group career coaching\" class=\"wp-image-446120\" style=\"width:460px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/02\/VirtualVocations_CoachingSession_MakingTimetoJobSearch-WorkingFull-TimeandAvoidingJobSearchBurnout_2298x978-1024x436.png 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/02\/VirtualVocations_CoachingSession_MakingTimetoJobSearch-WorkingFull-TimeandAvoidingJobSearchBurnout_2298x978-300x128.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/02\/VirtualVocations_CoachingSession_MakingTimetoJobSearch-WorkingFull-TimeandAvoidingJobSearchBurnout_2298x978-768x327.png 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/02\/VirtualVocations_CoachingSession_MakingTimetoJobSearch-WorkingFull-TimeandAvoidingJobSearchBurnout_2298x978-1536x654.png 1536w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/02\/VirtualVocations_CoachingSession_MakingTimetoJobSearch-WorkingFull-TimeandAvoidingJobSearchBurnout_2298x978-2048x872.png 2048w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/02\/VirtualVocations_CoachingSession_MakingTimetoJobSearch-WorkingFull-TimeandAvoidingJobSearchBurnout_2298x978-260x111.png 260w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/02\/VirtualVocations_CoachingSession_MakingTimetoJobSearch-WorkingFull-TimeandAvoidingJobSearchBurnout_2298x978-383x163.png 383w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/remote-career-center\/overview\/making+time+to+job+search%3a+working+full-time+and+avoiding+job+search+burnout-78\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Follow our action plan to successfully find a remote job while also avoiding a case of job search burnout<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_2acd8a7c-aee4-42b6-b088-bcdfc99d078c\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-work-from-home-nbsp-burnout-relief-tips\"><strong>Work From Home&nbsp;Burnout Relief Tips<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you find yourself suffering from work from home burnout, you still have several methods to right the proverbial ship. By adhering to these principles, you can become more cognizant of your symptoms and strive to overcome them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-boundaries-are-a-remote-worker-s-best-friend\"><strong>1. Boundaries are a Remote Worker&#8217;s Best Friend<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Data has shown that employees who mainly work from home tend to work longer hours than in-office workers. A clear separation between business and personal hours is vital. Ensure that quality time with family or personal time is not interrupted by emails, phone calls, video meetings, or unfinished projects. Unless workers are proactive to establish strict boundaries between work and home time, telecommuting can easily blur the lines. The daily commute may be gone, but that doesn\u2019t mean remote workers automatically tend to hit the pause button on their work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo.webp 500w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-80x80.webp 80w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo.png\" alt=\"Actionable Steps\" class=\"wp-image-214915\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo.png 500w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Actionable Item:<\/strong> Set a start and end time for your workday. Consider adding your business hours availability on the signature line of your email.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-strive-to-maintain-social-connection-s\"><strong>2. Strive to Maintain Social Connection<\/strong>s<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the most effective ways that work from home professionals can maintain their social connections is by actually leaving home. Meeting with friends for a quick lunch or coffee date, taking an in-person class, or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/work-from-home-lifestyle\/remote-networking-tips-holidays\/\">networking with other professionals<\/a> helps remote workers maintain their social networks when not working onsite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo.webp 500w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-80x80.webp 80w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo.png\" alt=\"Actionable Steps\" class=\"wp-image-214915\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo.png 500w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Actionable Item:<\/strong> Make a conscious effort to stay in touch with friends and loved ones. Join book clubs or try out some networking events. Consider joining groups or clubs that you&#8217;re interested in and give you a reason to get out on a regular basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:32px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-give-yourself-a-break\"><strong>3. Give Yourself A Break<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With a cozy home office and no commute, your first instinct may be to take advantage of the extra time by attempting to be super productive. This is also the fastest way to suffer from work from home burnout. Adding unnecessary pressure will undoubtedly backfire. \u201cHustle culture\u201d is popular online, and everyone wants to do <em>more<\/em> with all this new time on their hands thanks to the lack of a commute. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo.webp 500w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-80x80.webp 80w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo.png\" alt=\"Actionable Steps\" class=\"wp-image-214915\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo.png 500w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Actionable Item:<\/strong> Be gentle with yourself. Know your limits and work with what you can realistically manage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:33px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-make-self-care-a-priority\"><strong>4. Make Self-Care a Priority<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Self-care is a commonly heard buzz word this year, but what exactly does it mean? Well, it varies from person to person. For some people, self-care means shutting out all the negative noise and engaging in a positive activity that brings you happiness and peace. Some examples of self-care include:<\/p>\n\n\n<ul style=\"padding-left: 1.1em; text-align: left; --ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px;; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); --ub-list-item-fa-li-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-spacing: 0px; \" class=\"wp-block-ub-styled-list ub_styled_list\" id=\"ub_styled_list-c0819b4e-e7e7-4aee-93b0-1f94cfa59f62\"><div class=\"ub-block-list__layout\" style=\"text-align: left; column-count: 1; --ub-list-mobile-column-count: 2; \">\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-914e8daf-da4f-4d14-a00b-f3a031513ea1\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Reading a good book<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-1f69478d-9858-47a5-9d96-7a6f5ebdea97\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Taking a bubble bath<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-f03b4dbe-9fb7-4bcb-b83e-372d8e1e374e\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Playing with your beloved pet<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-7e0ff5f8-1eac-4b3e-a6a5-38726cccfc4d\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Watching a funny movie<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-45e59dca-fa3b-4d32-befe-d845d57bac06\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Taking a nap or siesta<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-27becc91-4d0b-4fa8-be06-e08332ffd16d\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Dancing to your favorite songs<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-e755448f-3d1f-4985-a4d1-1fcefb26793e\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Meditating, stretching, or exercising<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-bb21bf10-dfd1-4ca5-b282-630baf345642\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Cooking or baking a yummy treat<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-1dd7fcc0-8dbd-4264-a90c-eab0f966f81d\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Playing the latest video game<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n\n<li class=\"ub_styled_list_item\" style=\"--ub-list-item-icon-top: 3px; --ub-list-item-icon-size: 0.9em; --ub-list-item-background-image: url('data:image\/svg+xml;utf8,&lt;svg xmlns=&quot;http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg&quot; viewBox=&quot;0 0 512 512&quot;&gt;&lt;path fill=&quot;%23b34101&quot; d=&quot;M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z&quot;&gt;&lt;\/path&gt;&lt;\/svg&gt;'); \" id=\"ub-styled-list-item-eab2b885-cbc7-47e9-aec5-87e3e644ed4d\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_list_item_content\">\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_icon\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<svg width=\"0.9em\" height=\"0.9em\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewbox=\"0 0 512 512\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<path fill=\"#b34101\" d=\"M470.6 105.4c12.5 12.5 12.5 32.8 0 45.3l-256 256c-12.5 12.5-32.8 12.5-45.3 0l-128-128c-12.5-12.5-12.5-32.8 0-45.3s32.8-12.5 45.3 0L192 338.7 425.4 105.4c12.5-12.5 32.8-12.5 45.3 0z\"><\/path>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/svg>\n\t\t\t\t<\/span>\n\t\t\t\t<span class=\"ub_list_item_text\"><strong>Working on a hobby you\u2019ve been too busy to enjoy<\/strong><\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\n\t\t<\/li>\n<\/div><\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo.webp 500w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-80x80.webp 80w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo.png\" alt=\"Actionable Steps\" class=\"wp-image-214915\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo.png 500w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Actionable Item:<\/strong> Stop working all the time and treat yourself. Do something fun. You deserve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_3e3e7111-6641-4459-a1ec-f397f3994f44\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/06\/WorkatHomeWellness26StressReductionStrategies.webp 800w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/06\/WorkatHomeWellness26StressReductionStrategies-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/06\/WorkatHomeWellness26StressReductionStrategies-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/06\/WorkatHomeWellness26StressReductionStrategies.webp\" alt=\"Work At Home Wellness &amp; Stress Reduction Strategies\" class=\"wp-image-360290\" style=\"width:454px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/06\/WorkatHomeWellness26StressReductionStrategies.webp 800w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/06\/WorkatHomeWellness26StressReductionStrategies-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2021\/06\/WorkatHomeWellness26StressReductionStrategies-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/remote-career-center\/overview\/work+at+home+wellness+%26+stress+reduction+strategies-40\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">In this webinar, you&#8217;ll learn about the 4-phase holistic approach and tools to use for managing stress related to working remotely and managing personal stress<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_b800408c-f2fe-4ed0-9438-4b1c4e34a5a6\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-communicate-with-your-boss-and-colleagues\"><strong>5. Communicate With Your Boss and Colleagues<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Lack of communication is a huge factor in workplace stress. Although workers are more connected than ever, there&#8217;s nothing like a quick call or email. Staying in touch with colleagues can alleviate any isolation that can arise while working remotely. Furthermore, checking in with your boss can lessen any stress regarding work expectations, deadlines, or productivity. Don\u2019t wait until you feel cut off from the rest of the group to act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo.webp 500w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-80x80.webp 80w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo.png\" alt=\"Actionable Steps\" class=\"wp-image-214915\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo.png 500w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Actionable Item:<\/strong> Although the physical watercooler is gone as a remote worker, take some time to indulge in casual conversation with colleagues or send each other funny memes to ease your stress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-6-establish-a-daily-routine-with-breaks\"><strong>6. Establish a Daily Routine (with Breaks!)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Having a regular morning routine and firm wake-up time organizes your day and gets you into the right mindset. Set up a designated workspace. This way, when your workday is over, you can &#8220;leave&#8221; work and decompress somewhere else in your home. Try to maintain specific work hours and limit any work tasks that may bleed into your personal time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you can set your own schedule and work at your own pace, remember to set time aside for regular breaks. Just because you work remotely doesn&#8217;t mean you have to work continuously at your desk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo.webp 500w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-80x80.webp 80w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo.png\" alt=\"Actionable Steps\" class=\"wp-image-214915\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo.png 500w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Actionable Item:<\/strong> Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pomodorotechnique.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the \u201cPomodoro Technique\u201d<\/a> or other relaxation techniques to schedule pre-determined breaks in between your most productive work-sprints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:29px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-7-get-physical-to-improve-your-mood\"><strong>7. Get Physical to Improve Your Mood<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>A great way to relieve stress is by adding physical activity to your daily routine. Work from home professionals must include some form of exercise since it&#8217;s simply not healthy to be sedentary all day while staring at the same four walls. Getting some fresh air also helps mitigate cabin fever. Walking is a great low impact way to get your blood pumping while giving your mind a break. If the weather does not cooperate, at the very least, working out to an exercise video and doing resistance training with fitness bands will do. A few quick speed-walking laps around a track or a bike ride through a wooded area can also burn calories. Or even just a stroll around your neighborhood can help clear out any mental cobwebs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo.webp 500w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-80x80.webp 80w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo.png\" alt=\"Actionable Steps\" class=\"wp-image-214915\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo.png 500w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Actionable Item:<\/strong> Get up and go for a hike or take your dog out to a pet-friendly park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_3b33f57d-f384-4c5f-88ee-3c3b381946b5\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image is-style-default\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/01\/9RemoteCompaniesThatPrioritizeEmployeeWellnessatWorkSocialMedia-1024x536.webp 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/01\/9RemoteCompaniesThatPrioritizeEmployeeWellnessatWorkSocialMedia-300x157.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/01\/9RemoteCompaniesThatPrioritizeEmployeeWellnessatWorkSocialMedia-768x402.webp 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/01\/9RemoteCompaniesThatPrioritizeEmployeeWellnessatWorkSocialMedia.webp 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"536\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/01\/9RemoteCompaniesThatPrioritizeEmployeeWellnessatWorkSocialMedia-1024x536.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-431112\" style=\"width:463px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/01\/9RemoteCompaniesThatPrioritizeEmployeeWellnessatWorkSocialMedia-1024x536.png 1024w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/01\/9RemoteCompaniesThatPrioritizeEmployeeWellnessatWorkSocialMedia-300x157.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/01\/9RemoteCompaniesThatPrioritizeEmployeeWellnessatWorkSocialMedia-768x402.png 768w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2022\/01\/9RemoteCompaniesThatPrioritizeEmployeeWellnessatWorkSocialMedia.png 1200w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.virtualvocations.com\/blog\/remote-jobs\/remote-companies-prioritize-employee-wellness-at-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Check out employers that don\u2019t stand aside when it comes to employee-centric perks<\/a><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"ub_divider_be4d0bb0-5fc6-43ba-8e92-8d36c018e449\" data-divider-alignment=\"center\" class=\"ub_divider wp-block-ub-divider ub-divider ub-divider-orientation-horizontal\" style=\"width: 100%; height: 2px\">\n\t<div class=\"ub_divider_line \" \n\tstyle=\"border-top: 4px solid #ccc; margin-top: 2px; margin-bottom: 2px; \">\n\t<\/div>\n\t\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-8-eliminate-artificial-boosters-or-crutches\"><strong>8. Eliminate Artificial Boosters or Crutches<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, coffee is delicious. So is a soda or ice cream sugar-high. But if you are overdoing it with the lattes, teas, sugar, or energy drinks, remember that what goes up must eventually come down. That initial boost is great, but it can lead to a significant mid-day energy slump. Even worse, sugar can lead to weight gain or long-term health issues and too much caffeine can cause heart palpitations, insomnia, and anxiety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are already experiencing work from home burnout symptoms, don&#8217;t keep them hidden by using medication or alternate substances. Wine is delicious and the sedative properties can help with relaxation. Yet if you&#8217;re drinking to the point where it&#8217;s necessary to help you get through the day, consider seeking professional help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo.webp 500w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-80x80.webp 80w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo.png\" alt=\"Actionable Steps\" class=\"wp-image-214915\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo.png 500w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Actionable Item:<\/strong> Consider therapy or meditation to relieve stress and anxiety. Practicing gratitude, journaling, yoga, or tai chi are good ways to center yourself if you feel out of sorts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-9-disconnect-and-take-a-vacation\"><strong>9. Disconnect and Take a Vacation<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>We spend our days glued to our laptops, monitors, tablets, and smartphones. Humans are not meant to be permanently attached to technology. Unplug. Turn off your work devices on the weekends or after your workday and enjoy your time off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, just because you work from home doesn\u2019t mean you don\u2019t deserve a vacation or some time off. Travel may be difficult or impossible at the moment, but you can still schedule some time off and give yourself a break. Do the things you usually wouldn&#8217;t have time to do or simply do <em>nothing <\/em>and just relax.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft size-large is-resized\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo.webp 500w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-300x300.webp 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-80x80.webp 80w\" sizes=\"60vw\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo.png\" alt=\"Actionable Steps\" class=\"wp-image-214915\" width=\"75\" height=\"75\" srcset=\"https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo.png 500w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/staticblog.virtualvocations.com\/2020\/06\/Virtual-Vocations_Actionable-Steps-Logo-80x80.png 80w\" sizes=\"60vw\"><\/picture><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Actionable Item:<\/strong> Consider taking a staycation or mini-vacation. The simple act of planning a vacation can help elevate your mood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:31px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-10-ask-for-help-if-you-need-it\"><strong>10. Ask for Help If You Need It<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The fact of the matter is, stress affects everyone&#8217;s levels of productivity. Sure, there may be some superhuman anomalies out there in the working world. But remember, they are the exception rather than the rule. 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