It's time to talk about something that has been driving me nuts for a long time. I often wonder what leads people to make certain decisions when it comes to their career. Some people choose college, some technical colleges, the military, teaching… the list goes on and on. But there is one decision that always leaves me scratching my head....

Remote work has entered the chat! It has been creeping up in popularity in the last decade and now we are seeing it become one of the top requested benefits for new hires. While work from home can create a sense of empowerment, it can also introduce challenges that impact your mental health, productivity and career growth.

But I'm going to drop a truth bomb right here, right now, so brace yourself: For a lot of us, "self-care" is just well-branded, expensive, and socially acceptable procrastination. Ouch. I know. It stings a little, but hear me out.