According toFlex Jobs, remote workers often experience less stress and improved mental health, while saving travel time.

While cultivating adesignated office spacecan help solve this issue, some challenges still remain.

Even for those who do, many still feel pressured to work even if they are under the weather.

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So why it is better to take a sick day anyway?

Instead, shift your mindset and work on feeling better instead of your regular work.

If productivity is your concern, a sick day can be helpful.

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Self-care days benefit your brain health, and they also have positive benefits for companies and workplace culture.

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