3 steps to stop remote work burnout | The Way We Work, a TED series

Too much screen time, too many video calls and too few boundaries make working from home hard for all of us. Podcast host and writer Morra Aarons-Mele shares honest advice on what you can learn from the introverts in your life about protecting your energy and your limits.

The Way We Work is a TED original video series where leaders and thinkers offer practical wisdom and insight into how we can adapt and thrive amid changing workplace conventions.

[Johanneslol]

I have been working at home for the past 8 months straight. In the beginning it was very strange. Now I am just used to it. I wake up at 8, eat something and go to my own dedicated room where my office is now. For the first two hours I just work normal, then we have a coffee moment with everyone of the team. You can turn the webcam on or off, it’s totally up to you. After that we have a daily standup, where everyone talks if they need something and what they wil, do that day. At 12 we have a obligated hour break (30 min own time, 30 min payed) in this hour I chat and eat lunch with my wife and we go for a walk. :) and then it is the final stretch till 4:30 when I am free and I ride bike, or I use the fitness equipment in the room I made for that. This works perfectly for me and I cannot image going back to the office

[littleAZN]

I’m happy knowing I’m not unique in this struggle.

[okaminess]

For me, I feel EXCELLENT working online as an introvert. I'm actually not suffering from any of the problems this lady outlined. I work at a great company.

[saritaschwedes]

think about teachers who HAVE to be “on” almost all day. it’s very overwhelming. 🌸

[aalhashmi]

I don't understand why people focus on video conferences.
I work in one of the biggest companies in my country and since covid started no one is using video 99.99 % of the time.
We only use voice calls in Teams.

[fburton]

I'm sure home working is nicer when you have big / plentiful rooms and lovely views of woodland trees.

[eatplantsloveanimals]

I've been working remotely since Feb 2018, so it wasn't hard to make the transition when the pandemic hit. I had been completely happy until a few months ago, and I now realize that it's because we hired extraverts. I can't stand meetings now. They take over almost every conversation!

[yvetteh]

1. Create a ritual - a boundary between work and home
Key : be intentional
could be music / lighting / pep talk w/ a frd
2. Manage pace / place / space
- schedule downtime / recharge time After performance
- build in alone time everyday = away from others!

[GapWim]

“My camera broke/doesn’t work” is a perfect excuse which can turn a video conference call into an audio conference call 😉

[andrey_tech]

It's really strange that she's saying that "we're all struggling with remote work". But I just love remote work and a lot of my friends as well.

[CC-bmwb]

I love remote work and never want to go back to full time in the office.

[exiledeve]

This woman is well intentioned but she keeps conflating introversion with social anxiety.

[focusturtle]

As a student I love remote studying. I haven't slept well in years, now I can sleep and keep up with assessments. On top of that class is recorded so I can re-watch videos when something doesn't make sense.

[unakka]

Hi, thanks for the advice in the video. I am an introvert and I love remote work) maybe sometimes it`s great to have an office day, to see my friends and to chat and to have coffee time together... but not often)
and for me talking without a camera is very hard... I can`t see the person, their reactions, so need more energy for such a conversation.

[nandanhegde]

the rare emphasis on introverts in this video is really satisfying.

[bobmeyers]

I've stopped studying for tests, it's getting bad. I also stopped exercising because I literally have no time

[i_dont_want_a_handle]

Loving this remote work experience so much, I will never go back to office, even if I'm offered x2 salary lol

[MixSonaProductions]

Burnouts always happen

But REMOTE WORK IS THE BEST

[wellwisher]

Thanks yo so much for a wonderful peice, really needed to hear after ages.stay Blessed

[SKM-jhby]

remote work can be a great tool for introverts to control their schedule. if you are anxious about being in front of the camera, just turn it off.