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He suggests that working from home could negatively impact mental well-being due to factors like isolation, lack of social interaction, or disruptions to routine. However, this perspective ignores overwhelming evidence that commuting—especially lengthy, stressful, and crowded commutes—negatively impacts mental health.
In fact, many experts and surveys indicate that working from home often improves mental health by reducing exposure to stressors associated with public transportation, traffic, office toxicity, artificial lighting, and rigid schedules. The comments on the post diverged sharply, with many pointing out how absurd it is to consider spending hours commuting as beneficial for mental well-being.