https://fortune.com/2023/02/02/remote-work-why-do-i-miss-commuting-psychological-detach-recovery-liminal-space-management-study/
In our recently published conceptual study, we argue that commutes are a source of “liminal space”—a time free of both home and work roles that provides an opportunity to recover from work and mentally switch gears to home.
During the shift to remote work, many people lost this built-in support for these important daily processes. Without the ability to mentally shift gears, people experience role blurring, which can lead to stress. Without mentally disengaging from work, people can experience burnout.
Remote work actually bad, come back to the office.
At one point back in the day my car broke down and I didn't have the savings to fix/replace it. Had to replace my 20 minute drive with a 2 hour bus trip until I saved up enough (love my underfunded public transit). It sucked, but I will say I enjoyed being able to read on the bus.