The First Month Was Terrible
I thought remote work meant freedom. What I got was isolation, anxiety, and working 12 hours a day because I couldn't 'leave the office'. The always-on culture was brutal.
Systems That Saved Me
The turning point was creating hard boundaries. 9am-6pm only. A dedicated workspace. Morning walks. Weekly video calls with the team. Suddenly remote work became the gift I expected.
What Nobody Tells You
You need to be intentional about everything — communication, social interaction, exercise. The office provided these by default. Now you build them yourself.