Exactly. I thought working from home would be liberating, but it often feels like a trap. The expectation to always be available has made it harder to define when my day starts and ends. Even flexible schedules sometimes just extend the hours we’re expected to be productive.
I try to enforce rules like no checking email after 6 PM, but guilt sets in immediately when I get a message. That guilt alone can destroy any sense of balance. It’s not just the work, it’s the anxiety that follows that really takes a toll.