Some remote workers are starting to reevaluate their home office environment.
Productivity is just one factor that could affect workplace mental health and happiness.
But introverts dont focus as well in that same environment.
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Giving employees the option to work freely in different spaces seems to be the best for mental health.
It highlights the idea that there are individual differences that matter.
Once you figure those out, take a stab at adjust accordingly in your workspace, Brown told Verywell.
For Chu, creating an office space at home is important to reinforce work-life balance.
I have a dedicated office space that I dont hang out in when Im not working.
Having a physical boundary helps me get in or out of work mode, she said.
There are so many factors that go into that, it is not easy at all, Brown said.
Which one do you choose?
What This Means For You
Workplace stress and anxiety can take a serious toll on mental health.
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