Thanks to technology, many people are able to work anywhere, anytime. And thanks to COVID-19, the shift to remote work has accelerated dramatically. A 2020 report from McKinsey & Company asserts that hybrid work models are likely to persist even after the pandemic wanes, and an additional survey from Upwork projects that the number of people working remotely will increase 87% by 2025 from pre-pandemic levels. As working from home is normalized, unplugging is more important than ever.

Although some of us are lucky enough to work around the corner from our bedroom, those of us who still commute to work spend an average of 27.6 minutes doing so — and that’s just one way. 

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