Remote Work Won't Fix Your Work Problems — It Might Make Them Worse
Unpacking the 7 myths that might be holding you back from thriving remotely
Remote work will put an end to all your work frustrations.
If you believe this, then think again. Your issues at work will not magically go away just because you have a remote job.
Actually, it’s the opposite. without the right mindset, remote work may just amplify your frustrations!
You might think working from home means no more awkward office politics, no more long commutes, no more feeling stuck. But frustrations still find their way into your day even when you're working in sweatpants.
The Lie We Want to Believe
I wish remote work was the silver bullet to solve all my work frustrations. That it was the key to eliminating burnout, increasing motivation, and reducing stress.
I know that’s not the case because plenty of people (including my past self) felt drained, disconnected, or stagnant while working remotely. We want to believe these feelings would never come up while working from home. But they do…
I remember staring at my screen one Thursday afternoon, wondering how I could feel so unproductive and isolated in a job I thought would be freeing.
Fortunately, that was not the end of my story.
Remote work can be a great way to work. If you approach remote work with the right perspective, systems, and expectations, then you can:
Work with purpose
Advance in your career
Achieve balance in your life.
Imagine a rhythm to your week that energizes you, work that aligns with your purpose, and the freedom to log off at peace—because you’re not just getting work done, you’re growing.
But on the other side of the coin, if you believe false myths about remote work and develop the wrong systems and approach you will find yourself overwhelmed, unsure where you’re going, and still not making the kind of progress that feels fulfilling.
Pulling Back The Curtain
The ‘remote work will solve all my problems’ myth is too common, but it’s not the only myth we believe about remote work.
There are endless myths about remote work that make it seem way better or worse than it is. These myths silently shape our expectations of remote work. So the better you understand the myths, the sooner you can start developing the right expectations and approach. That alone can transform the way you go about your remote work.
There are 7 remote work myths that I hear all the time. Some of them are spot on and others are far from the truth. In the upcoming newsletters, I will break down these myths and pull back the veil so you can see what you may have overlooked.
There is a lesson behind every myth, so by unpacking them, I will help take the blinders off, and instead of tripping over confusing myths, you will have a clear picture of remote work. The new clarity will help you work more intentionally and thrive in your work.
Here are the 7 remote work myths. Which ones do you think are true and which ones do you think are false?
7 Remote Work Myths
Myth #1: Remote work means total freedom — you set your hours and work less.
Myth #2: Remote work was just a pandemic trend — it’s already dying out.
Myth #3: If you're not in the office, you'll be invisible to your boss.
Myth #4: Work relationships and office politics don’t matter when you work remotely.
Myth #5: You need fancy credentials or remote experience to land a remote job.
Myth #6: People who work remotely are just less motivated.
Myth #7: Remote work will kill your career growth.
If you want to learn which of these are true and which are big fat lies, then subscribe so you don’t miss each week where I bust or confirm these myths.
But here's the thing: I’m not just busting myths. I’ll show you the hidden lesson behind each one and give you practical tools and systems to actually do something about them.
I’m looking forward to it and want to know if there are other remote work myths you have heard that I should bust or confirm!
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